Exclusive Interview
Will ‘Virgin River’ Season 6 Be the Sexiest Yet? Alexandra Breckenridge & More Weigh In
Virgin River is a cozy, small-town drama, but there’s been a significant amount of heat around town. Season 6 is less than a week away, and Swooon got the scoop on what to expect in the romance department.
Could the sixth season be the hottest season yet? There is Mel and Jack’s wedding, after all! Alexandra Breckenridge opened up about the steaminess level of the upcoming season.
“In Season 5, we really pulled back on some of that, I don’t know what you want to call it… intimacy? In Season 6, we felt like the fans were sort of missing that aspect of the show, so we wanted to bring a little bit more of that in for the fans,” she revealed.
Earlier this year, Benjamin Hollingsworth hinted at a spicier Season 6. “I think I can say that we’ve definitely turned up the heat in Season 6,” he said. “I think all characters can fall under this umbrella. After watching Season 6, you might need a cold shower. I can say that without giving too much away.” He also noted that the next installment will return to its roots of being a “relationship-driven show.”
In TV Insider’s recent digital cover story, Hollingsworth acknowledged Brady and Brie’s “explosive feelings” for each other. With that amount of tension, feelings are bound to boil over, right?
A new love story will also be entering the fold in Season 6: the one between young Everett (Callum Kerr) and Sarah (Jessica Rothe). Virgin River will be flashing back to the 1970s when their romance began.
“We all have that person that was our first love that we never stopped thinking about, that you just are drawn back to time and time again,” Rothe said. “I think everyone can relate to that feeling of when you find your person, and sometimes fate is generous with that. I love that Sarah’s practical, but she’s also an optimist. She knew she and Everett were going to find each other again, and she has faith in the world in those ways.”
Virgin River, Season 6, Thursday, December 19, Netflix
