![]() ![]() ![]() What results is a Lifetime-esque show that feels easy to watch with minimal complaints. In fact, problems are solved as quickly as they arise, and while some of those problems are genuinely surprising, characters always find a solution. There's a new love interest for Mel in restaurant owner Jack (Martin Henderson), new friends to be made through her work at the local doctor's office, and plenty of space to heal. The stakes of "Virgin River" never feel so dire that it would break the spell of what is generally a pleasant show, albeit somewhat unrealistic. 1 MIRA Virgin River 10 at Amazon Credit: Amazon Just like the show, the first book starts off with Mel taking a remote nursing job in the town of Virgin River. ![]() Mel quickly becomes entangled in the daily melodramas that unfold in the hamlet of Virgin River as she heals her broken heart. Created by Sue Tenney and adapted from the 22-book "Virgin River" series written by Robyn Carr, the Netflix series focuses on Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), a Los Angeles-based nurse who suddenly uproots her life and move to a new town following the death of her unborn child and later, the sudden death of her husband. At first blush, it's hard to believe "Virgin River" could stir up an unpopular opinion. ![]()
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