After four seasons of great excitement, Virgin River

fans are waiting for more. The Netflix series gave fans of the popular Virgin River book series a great taste that mixes romance and drama with a dash of small-town charm. All of this, packed with the love story of Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson), which kept viewers hooked.

In fact, following the release of season two, Virgin River was the most-watched streaming series for its entire first week. The glorious setting and charming characters transport all viewers into the fictional world of Virgin River. And, while the fifth season isn’t enough, how about unraveling some behind-the-scenes mysteries?

Why did the Virgin River author choose Netflix?

The Virgin River series is based on the best-selling book series by Robyn Carr. In fact, the book series in total has sold more than 13 million copies, according to the author’s website. The book’s impact even led to an academic paper on the sensation.

The immense hype for the Virgin River book series generated a lot of interest, but they all failed. Although Netflix is changing direction to make room for more Hallmark-style content, Carr knew the streaming giant had the tone she wanted for the story, according to Entertainment Weekly. Carr said: “Netflix is a little bolder. It’s a perfect fit.”

The city doesn’t really exist. But the river is!

Unfortunately, Virgin River is a fictional town with 600 residents, and as the author said in an interview with EW, “people always write and say, ‘Where is it? I want to go there,’ and I have to remind them that it only exists in our hearts and minds.” But the river that gives the series its name exists. The real Virgin River is a tributary of the Colarado River, which passes through Utah, Nevada and Arizona, which may have inspired best-selling author Carr’s creation.

According to her biography on her website, Carr is from Minnesota, but has also lived in other states that may have inspired this honor, notably California, Utah, Arizona and Nevada.

The series is filmed in Vancouver, Canada, not Northern California

Thanks to the high prices of Los Angeles, many  TV series like Supernatural were filmed in Vancouver, Canada or Hollywood North. And many still continue.

Although Virgin River is set in Northern California, the series’ setting, like Supernatural’s, takes place in Vancouver. According to Good Housekeeping, the series is also filmed in British Columbia’s Snug Cove, Bowen Island, Burnaby and Port Coquitlam.

These production sets can also be found on the show’s official Instagram, with clips of the cast on set or even the crew preparing for their next scene.

Jack’s bar is called Watershed Grill and is in Brackendale

Jack’s iconic bar is the center of the Virgin River community for more than just its great food. But also as the place for town gossip and crucial plot twists. The interior of Jack’s Bar itself is a studio. But the exterior is The Watershed Grill in Brackendale, British Columbia, according to Tourism Vancouver.

However, some scenes were filmed at The Watershed Grill. Fans can catch a glimpse of the stunning views that appear in Virgin River by dining at the restaurant and admiring the beautiful Squamish River.

Mel’s cabin is actually the park keeper’s house.

Mel’s cabin is actually a park keeper’s house on the North Shore of Vancouver, Canada, specifically in Murdo Frazer Park, according to the Atlas of Wonders. Due to high demand for use as a set, this cabin has been continually restored for television.

It was first built in 1951, but after being acquired by the state in 1969, it caught the attention of Hollywood in the late 1980s or early 1990s, according to Vancouver Is Awesome. In fact, Mel’s cabin has appeared in many hit shows like The Flash, Psych, Supernatural and Once Upon A Time.

Why didn’t Mel and Jack sleep together until season two?

The Virgin River books allow fans to escape into romance with the story’s intimate moments and steamy scenes. Showrunner Sue Tenney chose to create more tension and longing between Mel and Jack.

The couple’s first kiss didn’t happen until episode 8 of season 1 and they didn’t sleep together until season 2. However, bestselling author Carr liked Tenney’s creative decision, according to Just Jared Jr., to develop the story much better on screen for fans.

The narrator of the Virgin River audio book is in the series

If fans prefer to listen to the Virgin River audiobooks, they might be surprised to discover a major crossover. Award-winning audio book narrator Thérèse Plummer is not only the voice of some of the audio books in the Virgin River series, but she also acts in the series.

In fact, Plummer has narrated more than 300 audio books, earned five 2018 Audie Awards nominations, and had a guest starring role on The Good Wife. Carr even put Plummer on Facebook for Virgin River fans to ask her some questions. In the series, she brought the character Caroline to life.

Why did executive producer Roma Roth want the series?

In an interview with Carr available on YouTube, the show’s executive producer, Roma Roth, explained why she wanted to choose and develop Virgin River.

Roth viewed the series as a community and was looking for a specific project that was different from other current television shows. In her opinion, most television series were a lot of dark thrillers, which is why she gravitated to a show like Virgin River.

Roth knew the series made people feel good, and there are plenty of heartwarming Virgin River quotes to prove it.

Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson became great friends

Virgin River fans love Jack and Mel’s romance and it’s hard not to wonder if the actors have a friendship when the cameras aren’t rolling. According to The List, the actors get along well, which is something fans will love to hear.

Breckenridge told the publication “I’m really good friends with Zibby Allen (who plays Jack’s sister) and Martin [Henderson]. These are my two closest friends. They are my friends; they are my people… I hang out a lot especially with Zibby and Marty.”

Martin Henderson said season 5 is the best

Virgin River fans are excited to see what dramatic storylines and cute relationship moments will be part of Season 5. According to Glamour, Henderson explained that he is a big fan of these new episodes: “Season five is great, by the way. It’s the best season so far.”

The first four seasons have had so much drama that viewers are definitely curious about the next season, and with so many books to look forward to, there will be no shortage of inspiring moments and difficult plots to stay tuned for.

Martin Henderson fell filming a scene in season 4

It seems that the cast of Virgin River enjoys being together to film the series, and according to an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Henderson did a somersault and injured himself when the cast was filming season 4.

Annette O’Toole, who plays Hope, explained that Henderson fell backwards into a bale of hay and Henderson said, “I didn’t rehearse that. This will be the last stunt I do myself. Tom Cruise sets the bar so high and then I come in and it lands on my head.“