All 5 Virgin River seasons ranked from worst to best

1. Season 1

Sometimes you just can’t beat the first season. When you first start watching a new series and it becomes one of your favorites, the first season can hold such a special place in your heart. It’s why first seasons, first movies in a franchise, a first single, etc. can often be at the top of rankings for shows, movies, and music. You can’t deny love at first sight.

Whether you read the Virgin River book series or merely started watching the series because it struck your fancy, the first season was the perfect opening either way. Mel arrives in Virgin River and quickly changes the lives of everyone she meets. From the moment she lands in this small town, it’s clear she found her home and her people.

Beyond the romance and drama that we know and love about Virgin River, there are some darker aspects to these episodes as Mel explores her grief for her husband and child. But what’s always touched the fans is the series’ commitment to being relatable and honest, even when some of the other side stories can take a more sensational spin. The first season set the stage for a cherished series that means so much to so many people.

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