As a Hart of Dixie fan, I was a little worried based on some of the reviews. Turns out it was unfounded. The only similarities are that it happens to be based in a small town, the protagonist moves there to start over and the doctor is played by the same actor. It's a completely different story line, its dramatic and its darker. I'm happy I gave it a chance. You should too!
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siesha10 December 2019
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alanakirsten8 December 2019I didn't know there were books and I've never watched Heart of Dixie so I can't compare this to either like other viewers. But I just binge watched the entire first season on the strength of the chemistry between the two lead actors and I definitely want a season 2 since 1 ended on such a cliffhanger. Please keep making this show. It might be predictable and formulaic in the same ways so many things are these days, but it's no less addicting for that.
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ellelldee17 December 2019During a recent illness, I was laid up for several weeks, and this was a pleasant, undemanding way of passing the time. It made zero demands on me. Annette O'Toole is always a pleasure to watch, even if her character is annoying. This is an actress who has never gotten the credit she deserves. The men are handsome in non-threatening ways. The heroine is pretty and smart, but not too pretty, and not too smart. It's like a Harlequin romance for TV.
Two things bug me: That's not Humboldt County. Trinity Alps, maybe, or somewhere in the Sierras. It rarely snows in Humboldt, and there are no snow capped mountains. Humboldt, especially the pot growing areas, is cool, foggy, and green. I lived there, and that ain't it.
The other things is endemic to almost all TV and movies: the perfect hair and make up at all times. A woman spends the night in basically a hobo camp and the next morning her hair is smooth, glossy, and blow-dried, her eyeliner and mascara intact. lip gloss undisturbed. It's a pet peeve. -
mahler-1984011 December 2019Not normally my kind of show.I always give them a shot though and this one pulled me in. Hope they make a second season.Me a 70 year old male who usually goes for the Fargo's and Breaking Bads of this world. A pleasant surprise.I do have a soft side.I did enjoy the Gilmore Girls.Had to keep that one quiet....
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mccoybrandi27 November 2020I love Virgin River but I am so annoyed with Charmaine in Season 2.
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cheerio-7706527 November 2020I'm glad it's back, but why does Charmaine have to be this annoying? This is too much. Sometimes I even gotta take a break because she can be so annoying.
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Kind of a mix between Dr Quinn Medicine Woman and Grey's Anatomy (with much less sex.) Mel, Jack, Preacher and even ornery Doc are good characters. But Hope McCrea is like the Jar Jar Binks of this show. She is, without a doubt, one of the worst, most annoying characters I've ever seen on any show EVER. I'd give it a higher rating if she left.
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imirenascolaro10 December 2019I really like this series and sincerely hope they don't take too long to release season 2. It's well acted and produced. It's light and romantic without being cheesy. I'm glad Netflix finally produced something heart warming like this. Looking forward to season 2!
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kmr-2230812 July 2021Every time someone says are you okay. Loved Seasons 1 and 2, but 3 was so bad. Imaginary drama, bad acting, they even gave up on the scenery, just nothing really there. I hope they stop the bleeding and end it here.
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imdbdramaqueen6 December 2019The characters, the romance, the story. Perfect. Netflix nailed this one, and I can't wait to see what happens next in this quirky little town. The book character adaptations are on point and the storylines are immersive. Thrilled to finally find a balance of drama and romance on the platform. Move over hallmark, you've got company.
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krisztinaobrien22 December 2019It is for those whom like long winded series's about small UsA town communities, the storyline is very predictable so there is nothing unexpected in the end. They crammed most soap cliches in Season 1 so its hard to see how this story can develop into something memorable. The main characters are great actors, though i think the slow burning attraction should have been better developed over a few seasons, the rush killed the chemistry. Some of the supporting characters not just bad actors but downright annoying, so much so that we reached for the fast forward button.
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egeferentino96 December 2019This show reminds me of Heart of Dixie. Of course with a few changes. Just started watching it so far I like what I'm watching! Give this show a chance a cute little gem!
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april-welch-120-99238219 February 2021The most annoying character on this show is Charmaine. Seriously, the desperation is overwhelming!
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khutton-4731115 July 2021It's been 3 seasons but it appears that only 3 months have past.
Charmaine is having twins, bought her baby items, booked her hospital room, met someone and got married but she still have NO clear baby bump.
The only doctor and nurse in Virgin River but they are literally NEVER at work.
Hope not being around this season was actually the only good point.
Preacher stuck picking up pieces and looking after a child of someone he never dated. Yeah very realistic.
And now the best for last.
Mel, goes to LA for a couple of days to be at her sisters side but then remembers she has some frozen embryos and, on a whim, decides to get them implanted. She's now pregnant and not sure who the father could be. Firstly, they will ALWAYS make sure you aren't pregnant before any procedure like that. Secondary, you can't just pop into your doctors office and get implanted. Literally could take weeks before that can happen. The most absurdly far fetched storyline I have ever seen. Did no one writing this script think to do some research?! -
captured-moments-by-kait8 December 2019Not only is this show full of heartfelt emotions, it's clean for the entire family to watch. I love the characters, their stories and what each of them brings to the table. The acting is phenomenal, Mark did such a wonderful job portraying his emotions on his face, that was one of my favorite things. I binged this show in less than 24 hours and I'm already wanting to know about the next season. Fantastic all around.
And yes, it has similarities to hart of Dixie but you have to get over it, this show is worth your time. -
kimberlyarank8 December 2019I've read most of the books from Robyn Carr and thrilled to watch the series. The characters are wonderful and I hope they come out with more seasons.
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mccullinlacy11 July 2021Time for the Virgin River Drinking Game:
Take a drink every time:
Mel whines in her nasal way A character cries Jack says I'm sorry Someone says I love you Doc hangs his mouth open Lizzy rolls her eyes Preacher shows no emotion
You should be good and drunk now and that's going to make this season bearable. I loved the first two seasons so much but season 3 was just bad. Mel just whines and lays around and we're also supposed to believe after Jack fought so hard to be with her that he's just going to decide in a split second to break up because she wants a baby? Season 1 Jack would have said ok let's start trying right now. The characters on this show are too old to behave in such a juvenile way like they have no life experience. I feel like I'm watching a soap opera in a nice location. Ugh. Season 4 better step it up! -
crystle07137 December 2019Didnt even know there were books. Never watched Hart of Dixie. And I love the show. Was hesitant at first because I had high hopes for V Wars, which is horrible, but was pleasantly, and happily, surprised with this show.
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backnblack-0612320 December 2019Its watchable but not without skipping parts of it, am reminded of how horrible O'Toole is as an actress and honestly she never could act, get tired of the constant bickering from the doctor and his wife O'toole wish some pot grower would cap her character.
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giaco199729 November 2020Every episode recap for you here if you don't care to watch.
The words said between Jack and Mel's constant flirting and loin-panting. Jack: I want you, only you. Mel. I think I'm falling in love with you.... Mel: I can't. I'm not ready (I really want you too though say my puppy eyes and lip biting) wait, no. I can't.....
Hope is absolutely annoying in Season 2 (Ok, she was throat-punch annoying in Season 1, and now she is extra ick and I take her screentime moments to scroll TikToks.
Charmaine - please go away, squat out the spawn and be gone already. There is a book called "He's Just Not Into You" please read it.
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smgullette29 July 2021While I enjoyed the first season, mostly enjoyed the second. Season 3 could not have been more depressing. I struggle now to think of anything positive. Too heavy on the dark nothing light in the season has made me walk away. Too bad.
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mammipeeg11 July 2021100% better without Hope! Everyone else had their story without Hope butting in!
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phren1306920 December 2019Cute and pretty. Seen this before. Formulaic to a fault. Let's find a fresh premise please!
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AvidWatcher10119 July 2021Is there a contest going on to see which character can be the most annoying? If there is, Mel wins, hands down. She was the brave plucky nurse, moving to the small town, opening her heart, making a difference.. now she creates problems, creates unnecessary drama in her relationship, constantly feels sorry for herself - for the same issues she spent season one overcoming - and showing us that yes, you can get up again and make a life and be happy - but no.. now we cry and wallow and OMG I am at ep 9 and I think I'll have to skip to the end of the finale because I can't take anymore. The lead character who could be admired is now just annoying.
This came to the screen with a built in fanbase because Carr's books are best sellers. If the script writers stuck with that, and moved the story along to focus on different people and issues in progressive seasons, it may have worked better. Instead, with a continued focus on Mel and Jack, we get an endless supply of contrived drama. In the books, we connect with characters, we root for them, we get those happy payoffs.. it's all gone from the series. Sorry to see it go this way. -
fickfive8 December 2019Just finished the 3 episode love the location this series is filmed. The actors are amazing. Hope is a hoot.