Virgin River fans were left divided by the heartbreaking storyline involving Jack and Mel in the new season.
The characters, played by actors Martin Henderson and Alexandra Breckenridge, faced a devastating turn of events and some fans were not happy with how Jack handled the situation.
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The on-screen couple, who got engaged at the end of season four, started the new season in pure bliss with a wedding planned and a baby on the way. But things took a heartbreaking turn when Mel suffered a miscarriage.
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Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in Virgin River
One person wrote on Reddit: “I don’t like how Jack immediately wanted to try again after Mel just went through what she went through and in my opinion guilt tripped her into maybe wanting to try again even after she said that she was sure that her body was telling her no.”
Another echoed this, adding on social media: “Jack needs to step away from Mel, give her space and look at the bigger picture.” A third agreed, commenting: “This is irritating that Jack is trying to push Mel. Give her a break for a while. Let her recover by all means and maybe talk about it in six months. #VirginRiver #VirginRiver5.”
© NetflixAlexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson in Virgin River
A fourth, meanwhile, added: “I don’t know if Jack is such a jerk. He never takes Mel’s thoughts and opinions into consideration. He keeps pushing and pushing her. #VirginRiver #VirginRiver5.”
However, others were more sympathetic to the character. One fan explained: “I think Jack has been Mel’s biggest support, love and loving partner during their loss. Communication is so important and I think they’ve handled it beautifully. I just love how they’ve suffered through this together. It’s was proof that their love story. I’m still hurt and disappointed, but I have hope for them.”
© NetflixAlexandra Breckenridge in Virgin River
Another agreed with the sentiment, writing: “Jack and Mel have been through so many trials and tribulations. It’s so beautiful how they’re always there for each other through it all #VirginRiver.” A third said: “I’m really upset about what happened to Mel, I just wish they had given her what she wanted so badly.”
A virgin river has a huge fan base, so it’s no surprise that many have shared their thoughts on the new season.
© NetflixMel and Jack faced many ups and downs in the series
Elsewhere in the new series, Lizzie and Denny take their romance to the next level, Hope desperately tries to get back as mayor, Brie takes her sexual assault to court and Preacher is heartbroken again when Paige returns with Christopher only to leave Virgin Rijeka once again.
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