The Virgin River universe is expanding, and details surrounding the upcoming prequel indicate that one twist of fate in the original television show likely wasn't a coincidence after all. The Netflix romantic drama series, developed by Sue Tenney and based on Robyn Carr's book series of the same name, revolves around Mel Monroe, played by Alexandra Breckenridge, a midwife and nurse practitioner who moves to a small town to escape her past. The show premiered in late 2019 and was an immediate hit among critics and fans alike, resulting in multiple renewals and now a prequel series.

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