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Even with a brand new season of Virgin River episodes approaching, the thirst for more small-town drama draws on! In fact, if you've gone so far as to dream about stepping right into the charming world of Virgin River alongside all your favorite characters, you're not alone. While season 6 may be limited to the number of episodes, there are plenty of other shows that capture that same feel-good magic. Here, you'll find a curated list of shows that offer the same charm and warmth you love about Virgin River.
To help hold you over until the sixth season of Virgin River drops on December 19, here are a handful of similar TV shows to check out. Some seem like they're straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie with love stories that rival Mel and Jack's (played by the talented duo, Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson). Others take place in small towns with eccentric folks you won't soon forget.
Be careful, though—these shows will make you feel like you should move there ASAP and become best friends with all the characters!
More media to add to your must-watch list:
Everwood
Everwood follows the move of Dr. Andrew Brown to a small town following the death of his wife. The show's four seasons follow the escapades of Brown and his two kids as they navigate their new life in Colorado.
From Scratch
Amy (Zoe Saldaña) takes a leap of faith when she uproots her life to move to Italy for an art program. (Sounds similar to a certain someone!) There, she is able to fully express her artistic side while also balancing a new romance with an Italian chef.
Ginny & Georgia
Here's another drama centering on a woman, Georgia, looking for a fresh start in a tiny town. However, trouble brews when her prior baggage threatens to infiltrate the new life she and her daughter, Ginny, have started.
Firefly Lane
An epic friendship, whirlwind romances, and big career moves. This show has all of these things and so much more! Katherine Heigl returns to the small screen alongside Sarah Chalke in this feel-good show about two inseparable friends who navigate life's ups and downs together. There's just one season out now, but it's confirmed to come back for another!
Sweet Magnolias
If you haven't already seen it, Sweet Magnolias is a must-watch after you finish Virgin River. Taking place in South Carolina, it follows three best friends as they navigate difficult endings and hopeful beginnings in their small town of Serenity. You can binge the first two seasons as the series begins filming the third!
Hart of Dixie
Dr. Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson) moves from New York City to Bluebell, Alabama. Once she gets there, she discovers that the doctor she was supposed to work with has died and left her half his practice. If you're a fan of the big-city-meets-small-town narrative that Virgin River delivers, then this one's for you. Each season is available online so you can binge the whole thing.
When Calls the Heart
Loved the community aspect of Virgin River, but are looking for something to whisk you away to another time? Hallmark's When Calls the Heart is just what you need. It takes place in the early 1900s and follows Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a teacher from a wealthy family who's been given her first job in a small coal mining town in Canada.
This Is Us
If Virgin River tugged on your heartstrings, This Is Us will do that and more. Follow different generations of the Pearsons as they navigate life, love, and loss. It jumps around through flashbacks and present day, leaving you hooked as you learn more and more about each member of the family. Another plus: The actress who plays Mel in Virgin River also appears in This Is Us as recurring character, Sophie.
Chesapeake Shores
Abby O'Brien (Meghan Ory) breaks free of her small town, and heads to the Big Apple. That is, until she takes a a trip home to Chesapeake Shores and sees her high school sweetheart. She eventually moves back and gets involved with the inn that her family owns. Romance and a cute B&B? Magical!
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls is another show where the setting is as important as the characters. Join Rory and Lorelai Gilmore in their quaint and quirky town of Stars Hollow. Just like Mel in Virgin River, they find support, love, and comfort from their community. But you've been warned: They talk fast!
Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
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