Virgin River is back! The hotly-anticipated fifth season of the popular

romance drama finally arrived on Netflix on Thursday and we couldn’t

be happier to return to the small Californian town.

While the new series sees the return of some familiar faces, including leads Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson as Mel and Jack, viewers are also introduced to some new cast members. But who are they and where have you seen them before? Keep reading to find out…

Virgin River season five’s new cast members
Libby Osler as Ava

Libby Olser plays Ava, the daughter of the late Lilly Anderson, who returns to the Californian town and strikes up a friendship with Mel.

Before making her Virgin River debut, Libby played Harper in Chesapeake Shores and Quinn in the Canadian TV show, The D Cut. She may also be recognized for playing Paige in At Your Feet.

Kandyse McClure as Kaia

Kandyse McClure is a South African-Canadian actress who plays a firefighter named Kaia.

The 43-year-old is known for her roles in the Battlestar Galactica reboot, as well as Hemlock Grove.

Kandyse rose to prominence as Kat Cabot in the Fox family drama series, Higher Ground, as well as for her portrayal of Sue Snell in the 2002 adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie.

She has also appeared in episodes of The Good Doctor, Supernatural and had a recurring role in the Charmed reboot.