Virgin River

Name: Virgin River
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-12-06
Cast: Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Lauren Hammersley

2019 | 7 seasons | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), it held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved Normal People or True Blood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 7 seasons and 74 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 7 seasons.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After seeing an ad for a midwife, a recently divorced big-city nurse moves to the redwood forests of California, where she meets an intriguing man.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; spent 34 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 920K people sought it out in the past year