VIRGIN RIVER fans may have to say goodbye to one of the series’ most
beloved characters next season as Doc Mullins’ bad news appeared to set up a tragic twist.
Vernon ‘Doc’ Mullins (played by Tim Matheson) and his separated wife, Mayor Hope McCrea (Annette O’Toole)
finally reconciled in the latest instalment of Virgin River. Sadly, the second season came to an abrupt end on Netflix just as Doc was about to share some potentially earth-shattering news.
Netflix romance Virgin River could see the death of a major character when it returns for its third season.
The streaming service has now given the greenlight for a third outing, which will tie up all the devastating cliffhangers from the end of season two.
This included the mayor’s husband ‘Doc’ coming back into her life after years of separation thanks to his affair from 20 years ago.
Unfortunately, their reconciliation looks like it could be sabotaged by tragedy as Hope’s husband was implied to have received some distressing medical news.
Following Doc’s second proposal and with their wedding reception plans gaining steam, he paid a visit to Eureka, ostensibly to see an old patient.
However, when he returned, he seemed visibly shaken after speaking with a doctor and seemed to be preparing to give Hope some bad news.
