Virgin River season 5 part 2 – When are holiday episodes released on Netflix?
The final two episodes of Virgin River season 5 will land on Netflix this week.
Finally, the second part of Virgin River season 5 is coming to our screens after part 1 was released back in September 2023.
It's the first time that the hit romantic drama has staggered its release, but it's only drummed up further excitement among fans who are keen to see how the holiday episodes will unfold.
The holiday episodes are set to be "a little bit lighter", according to producer Patrick Sean Smith. Speaking to Glamour about what we can expect from the new episodes, he said: "We wanted to play a little more comedy after the weight of this season.
"It felt like, if we're going to give a holiday gift to the audience, let's make it a fun one."
Season 5 so far has certainly been a rollercoaster ride, which featured "surprising new relationships, a shocking break-up, a difficult court trial, a heartbreaking goodbye, and a wildfire that threatens the town, bringing some people of Virgin River together while tearing others apart".
Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson return as Melinda and Jack respectively, with the pair adjusting to a new dynamic and future together after the news of Melinda's pregnancy.
But when can we expect the holiday episodes of Virgin River season 5 to be released? Read on for everything you need to know about the release date for the final episodes and what we know about them so far.
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Virgin River season 5 part 2 release date
The final two episodes of Virgin River are being released very soon and just in time to get us into the Christmas mood. They will land on the streamer on Thursday 30th November 2023.
The first 10 episodes of season 5 were released on Thursday 7th September 2023.
That means there will be a total of 12 episodes this season, but for the first time throughout its five season run, the show is being split for some festive cheer.
What will the holiday episodes of Virgin River be about?
According to Netflix, the final holiday episodes will follow Mel and Jack as they embark on a "very merry scavenger hunt" as Virgin River gets ready for the annual Christmas Tree decorating contest.
The holiday specials aren't all that surprising, especially as the original book series by Robyn Carr also features multiple Christmas special novels.
Some of Carr's holiday-themed books in the Virgin River book series include Bring Me Home for Christmas, Under the Christmas Tree, A Virgin River Christmas and My Kind of Christmas.
They feature fan favourite stories of romance, long lost love, second chances and much more, all with the backdrop of the celebration of the holiday period.
The Netflix drama obviously centres on nurse practitioner Mel (Breckenridge), who moves to the remote California town of Virgin River from Los Angeles and finds that life there isn’t as plain-sailing as she thought. Now, with Mel and Jack engaged and basking in their pregnancy news, what could be on the cards for them?
Well, as per the synopsis for season 5: "Issues of motherhood push Mel to make a big decision about her future at the clinic while her pregnancy unexpectedly sparks an emotional connection to her past. To further prove himself to Mel, Jack squares off with some long-overdue confrontations - with his own demons and, of course, Charmaine.
"And as Doc and Hope’s respective impairments throw their identities into question, the doctor and the mayor must find solace in their community, in their young new family, and in each other."
While the main bulk of season 5 episodes dealt with plenty of drama, we predict some of the fallout may be felt in those final two episodes. After all, they will form the finale to the season.
In an interview with Glamour last July, Henderson teased the upcoming season is 'the best yet', saying: "The baby stuff gets really interesting [in season 5].
"A lot of stuff gets wrapped up and then there's a whole bunch of new beginnings, new storylines. I can't give too much away. I know someone might move away. Someone might leave."
Will that drama filter into the Christmas period for the beloved characters? Quite possibly.
We do know that Virgin River has had an early season 6 renewal ahead of season 5 landing, so there's plenty more of the drama to come.
But that also means that the Netflix drama could very well follow its previous form and include a finale of cliffhangers, burning questions and maybe a twist or two – they may just have a suitably festive backdrop to match.
Is there a trailer for Virgin River season 5 part 2?
Not yet! As Virgin River season 5 is set to air in a matter of days, we're sure it won't be too long before we get a sneak peek at the festivities to come in the November episodes.
For now, you can watch the trailer for Virgin River season 5 part 1 below.
Virgin River season 5 part 2 comes to Netflix on Thursday 30th November, with previous seasons available to stream on Netflix. Check out our lists of the best series on Netflix and the best movies on Netflix – or see what else is on with our TV Guide. Visit our Drama hub for all the latest news.
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Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
