On social media platforms, fans are buzzing with theories about a potentially earth-shattering
revelation regarding Mel’s father. In the trailer, Mel stumbles upon the startling possibility
that her father might be a resident of the quaint town she calls home. This raises the intriguing
notion that she may have unknowingly crossed paths with him in the past. Some fans are even speculating that Doc, portrayed by Tim Matheson, could be the one.
In the trailer, Mel exclaims, “We did it. We found my father,” leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting confirmation. One Twitter user boldly put forth the idea, saying, “Can Doc just be Mel’s Dad?” Another chimed in, “I think Jack and Mel are going to adopt Chloe. Also…is Doc Mel’s biological father?! #VirginRiver.”
A third fan weighed in, “Guessing Doc is Mel’s father…” while a fourth concurred, “Who else is prophesizing that Doc is Mel’s father in #VirginRiver?” A fifth fan even humorously quipped, “‘Is Doc Mel’s father’ is the new ‘Who shot JR’… #VirginRiver.”
2.Meanwhile, Season Five’s Emotional Rollercoaster
Beyond the tantalizing theories, fans have been passionately discussing the emotional rollercoaster the characters went through in Season Five. The heartbreak of Mel and Jack (Martin Henderson) losing their baby was particularly devastating, and opinions about Jack’s reaction were varied.
One Reddit user expressed their concerns, saying, “I don’t like how Jack immediately wanted to start trying again after Mel just went through what she went through and, in my opinion, guilt-tripped her into possibly wanting to try again even after she said she was sure her body was telling her not to.”
However, another fan defended Jack’s character, emphasizing the importance of communication, “I think Jack was the most supportive, loving, and kind partner for Mel during their loss. Communication is so important, and I think they handled it beautifully. I just love how they suffered through this together. It was a testament to their love story. I am still hurt and disappointed but am hopeful for them.”
