Get ready for a groundbreaking revelation in Virgin River Season 6! While the small town rarely sees new faces, the latest season takes an unprecedented leap into the past, introducing a compelling new storyline that finally gives Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) the answers she’s been desperately seeking about her origins.

The show delves deep into the history of Mel’s parents, Everett (John Allen Nelson in the present day) and Sarah, with Callum Kerr and Jessica Rothe cast as their younger selves. As Mel prepares for her highly anticipated wedding to Jack (Martin Henderson), much of her focus shifts to getting to know her biological father, Everett, bombarding him with questions about his past relationship with her mother.

Through a series of flashbacks, viewers are transported to a time when Sarah and Everett first fell in love. Their story unfolds with charming details, including hitchhiking adventures, cozy camping trips, and heartfelt songs around a campfire. If Callum Kerr, playing young Everett, looks familiar, it’s for good reason! The actor, who boasts a massive following on TikTok and Instagram, is known for his country singing and Scottish roots—two qualities that lend themselves perfectly to his portrayal of Everett.

While Virgin River isn’t Kerr’s first acting role (he’s notably appeared in Monarch and will be in the upcoming season of Wheel of Time), this Netflix hit is undeniably his biggest platform to date. And this might just be the beginning of his journey as Everett, as a spinoff series focusing on Mel’s parents has reportedly been in the works for some time! For fans eager for more of Kerr, his active social media presence offers a good fix until his next appearance on screen.

With Virgin River Season 6 now streaming on Netflix, prepare to uncover the pivotal past that shaped Mel, offering new insights into her character just as she embarks on her married life with Jack.