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Season 2 – Virgin River

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Seeking a fresh start, a nurse practitioner moves from Los Angeles to a remote Northern California town and is surprised by what -- and who -- she finds.
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Virgin River — Season 2

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Gentle as a babbling brook -- and just as exciting, for better or worse -- Virgin River's sophomore season offers up more of the comfort viewing that fans have come to crave.

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Tom Long Detroit News 08/23/2021
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Every episode ends with a cliffhanger which is promptly resolved next episode. Nothing is remotely believable or challenging, everything is antiseptic. Go to Full Review
Lucy Mangan Guardian 08/23/2021
3/5
These are not rushing rapids. It's Dawson's Creek for broken grownups. Follow the winding Virgin River to the sea of comfort that awaits. Go to Full Review
Kayleigh Donaldson Pajiba 08/23/2021
There's magic in this simplicity, in the tropes and archetypes that are so endlessly familiar to audiences far and wide. What some may sneer at as derivative, others will appreciate for the guarantees such narratives provide. Go to Full Review
Sreeparna Sengupta The Times of India 08/23/2021
3/5
The show serves up a mix of romance, intrigue and drama, all coming together for an engaging watch. If a Mills and Boons style slow-burn romance is what your heart is after, definitely give this one a watch! It the perfect comfort watch this season. Go to Full Review
Berea Orange TV Fanatic 08/23/2021
4.5/5
Sometimes you just want to return home. Go to Full Review
Diane Pershing Malibu Times 12/19/2020
Yes, it's pure escapism and more power to it. Go to Full Review
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tm11999 M @tm11999 Jul 27 s02 is a continuation of the small town where errybody helps and tries to make their best life. there's enough going on to keep you watching. the men are men and the girls are pretty. you can watch this while taking a break from the world. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 01/02/2025 Virgin River Season Two builds effectively on the foundation of the first season, deepening character relationships and expanding the small-town world in meaningful ways. The season successfully balances romance, drama, and suspense, with Mel and Jack’s evolving relationship at the emotional center. New characters, including Preacher stepping into a more significant role, add depth and variety to the ensemble, creating fresh dynamics and conflicts. Storylines are more tightly structured than in the first season, with tension and unexpected twists keeping viewers engaged. The series continues to blend heartfelt moments with small-town intrigue, and while it occasionally leans on familiar tropes, season two overall enhances the series’ charm, making it a compelling continuation that encourages viewers to invest further in Virgin River and its residents. The season also provides meaningful backstory for returning characters, delving deeper into their pasts and motivations See more Jim W @blackjimbo 04/24/2023 I gave season 1 three stars because it was SO Hallmark. This second season I upped to 3 1/2 stars because they actually added a character element that took it a half-step above Hallmark. I won't write a spoiler, but all of the main characters, it turns out, have come to town for the same reason. Figure that out and it adds interest to your watching. See more Rusty J @Rusted 01/02/2023 Minimal improvement on a series full of sap and not so well developed characters. Looking for the story still... See more michael p @RT60312669 08/28/2022 Okay, I'm a guy. I watched S1 with my girlfriend and I tried, I really did. But the obviousness of the plot points killed the show's vitality. Charmaine's pregnancy...like no one could see that coming? But the writers stretch out the reveal for two episodes. And the "letter conundrum"? Drop it in the mail. The illegal pot growers? A couple calls to the BLM and ATF. And the relationships? In my experience, successful ones connect two people of relatively equal desire who both recognize the fragility of a good thing. Yet, the men in VR exhibit a sort of clubbed, everlasting love cut with the patience of Job, while the women seem narcissistic and self-absorbed. Doc cheated on Hope, once, 20 years ago and she has since resisted his every apology. But an unattached Doc would draw older women out of the woodwork. A few years of Hope's cold shoulder and Doc would turn to a warmer one. If Hope wanted to keep him, she'd have to address her issues, accept his apology, and meet him halfway. And Jack is the most eligible bachelor in town (despite his relationship with Charmaine). A thoughtful, good-looking ex-Marine who owns and operates the town ‘hot spot'? He'd have his pick of the local women. As a young man, I tended bar in a place like this and trust me, women for miles around would hound him. And even if reluctant, certainly, he'd understand the truth of his circumstances: high-demand. But, here, he's a doormat. The self-serving, drama queen Mel treats him like dirt, leaving for L.A. without a word, then refuses to return his calls. Here, the writers/Director refuse to include scenes of Jack going to the cabin and finding it empty; of a worried and heartsick Jack calling Mel, again and again, to no avail. Instead, we get Mel at her dead husband's grave, and Jack crawling back to her to renew his unquenched love. Meh. A lot of guys (like me) would pass on Mel, a woman far too self-obsessed to see her partner with any clarity. But in this show, it's all Mel, all the time. See more darlene r @RT08783959 07/30/2022 Excellent, well done by all! Love it! See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Nov 27, 2020 New Beginnings Jack asks Mel for help after Charmaine experiences a complication in her pregnancy; Hope demands that Doc keep their relationship a secret. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 27, 2020 Taken by Surprise Despite Mel's efforts, Charmaine's stay at Hope's house gets off to a rocky start; a situation involving Paige's past escalates unexpectedly. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 27, 2020 The Morning After Mel seeks to help Charmaine get hydrated while thinking about what transpired with Jack; Calvin offers Brady a job. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 27, 2020 Rumor Has It The townspeople attend an annual picnic, steeped in friendly competition, romantic squabbles and gossip about Mel and Jack. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 27, 2020 Can't Let Go Jack is haunted by war memories during a reunion with his Marine buddies; Mel clashes with her sister-in-law. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 27, 2020 Out of the Past Mel struggles with how to honor Mark ahead of the first-year anniversary of his death; a stressed-out Jack makes bad decisions; Hope apologizes with pie. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 27, 2020 Breaking Point After police find a body in the woods, Preacher worries about the implications; Charmaine and Jack discuss a birth plan with Mel. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 27, 2020 Blindspots Jack helps his friend, Mike, zero in on Calvin; Mel and Doc investigate an outbreak that could be related to food poisoning; Hope learns a secret. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 27, 2020 Hazards Ahead Mel searches for Jack who has stumbled upon disturbing news; Jamie entices Preacher with a job offer; Hope questions Doc's loyalty. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 27, 2020 Blown Away Mel tracks down Brady to find out what happened to Spencer; Doc asks Hope an important question; Preacher makes a life-changing decision. Details
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Season Info

Director
Martin Wood
Executive Producer
Sue Tenney, Roma Roth, Chris Perry
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 27, 2020