![]() Season 3 has a really nasty habit of emotionally manipulating its audience with this hook too, to the point that it becomes more laborious than it should. Unfortunately, all of these plot points are dragged out across 10 episodes of contrivances that are resolved as quickly as they’re brought up. She’s also got a nasty addiction too, which explodes into a messy bit of drama late on. One of the more important characters this year though is Brie, who’s romantically involved with Brady. The idea of having a baby inevitably gets brought up late on while most of the show sees her thrown between different residents, helping their episodic issues. Speaking of time, Mel finds herself shacked up with Jack this year but conflicted over what she really wants. If you’ll remember, he’s going blind so this really is a ticking time bomb. Her absence is sorely missed this year though, as Doc tries to find a replacement for when he retires. She’s also stuck there as bad weather rolls in. Doc finds himself struggling without Hope around, who’s off visiting her Aunt in Port Royal. So too is Char it seems, who’s engaged to newcomer Todd after three weeks. It’s Ricky’s graduation and he’s ready to move onto bigger and better things. In fact, the show brushes straight past this and jumps forward three weeks. Well, this season picks up right where we left off and it’s no secret that Jack survives his ordeal. ![]() Calvin was still on the loose while Paige head off on the run while Preacher looked over Christopher. Jack was shot in his bar, fatally wounded and bleeding out on the floor. The end of season 2 closed things out in dramatic fashion. By season’s end we’re no closer to discovering the fate of our characters, and if anything the cliffhanger is worse this time around. The plot lines are contrived and the main romance lacks the same energy that we’ve seen before. Virgin River has always been a show that’s lived and died by its characters but unfortunately that saving grace can’t save this year’s tepid effort. ![]() ![]() It never establishes itself as a solid installment until the second half, where drama arrives and characters have to make strong choices.This 10 episode soapy melodrama returns for a third round, with arguably its worst dose of drama yet – and boy is this season a mess. It mulls over the story of Mel’s yearning for children it dabbles in Charmaine’s control over the incoming twin babies, and it keeps the “who shot Jack?” at arm’s length. Ironically, audiences will be more frustrated at the finale of this season.Īnd that’s a problem while the second installment felt like a story in its own right, Virgin River season 3 feels like the supporting act for season 4. The writers decided instead to take their time and ramp up a stronger second half. The shooting of Jack should have platformed an outrageous beginning of season 3 but surprisingly, the town is its usual, incestuous self, with the community priding itself in keeping secrets as much as given secrets away. The slow (and expected) start to season 3 is indicative of how this series works, but like a soap, it basks in its peace as much as its war. At the end of season 2, we were left on tenterhooks as the audience screamed for a continuation immediately. This brings me to the belief that Virgin River is a soap rather than a serial approach. But you never know what to expect with Virgin River, as drama and peace are interlinked with each chapter - season 3 is no different. After the finale of season 2, the last thing we would have expected is such a warm opening to the third season. If you listen even closer, you can hear the trickles of water and smell the pine air. Do you hear that? That’s the cozy breeze of Virgin River, gentling soothing our souls with a peaceful community.
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