Cue the rain, cue the heartbreak—and cue one of the most swoon-worthy kisses in Virgin River history.

In a scene that feels like it’s been ripped straight out of a Nicholas Sparks novel (with a Virgin River twist, of course), fans are about to witness Mel and Jack at their most vulnerable—and most romantic. With just three weeks until the long-awaited fifth season of Virgin River hits Netflix, TVLine is offering an exclusive first look at what’s already being dubbed the moment of the season.

“What Else Could Go Wrong?”

The scene opens not with bliss, but with burden. Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) is emotionally raw, taking quiet stock of the relentless waves of heartache and obstacles she and Jack (Martin Henderson) have faced. “We’re good people, right?” she asks, her voice a mix of exhaustion and disbelief. “Why does life keep knocking us down and kicking us before we can even get up?”

It’s a line that cuts deep for fans who’ve watched Mel and Jack battle through trauma, loss, and more than their fair share of small-town drama. And just when you think things can’t get any worse, Mel tempts fate with the most dangerous words in TV history: “What else could possibly go wrong?”

Rain, Tears, and a Kiss for the Ages

As if the skies themselves are in on the heartbreak, a torrential downpour suddenly descends, drenching the couple in seconds. But where most would curse the clouds, Jack does what Jack does best—turns adversity into intimacy.

He looks at Mel, soaked and shaken, and delivers a line that’s equal parts reassurance and romance:
“I know you feel lost right now, but I promise we’re going to find our way out of the woods together.”

Then comes the kiss—the kind of kiss that will light up fancams and Twitter threads for weeks. It’s passionate, defiant, and drenched in both rain and emotion. In that moment, Virgin River reminds viewers why Mel and Jack remain the beating heart of the series.

A Season of Change

Season 5 is shaking things up with a new structure, one that’s sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. For the first time ever, Virgin River will split its season into two parts.

• Part 1 drops Thursday, Sept. 7, and

• Part 2—featuring the show’s very first holiday episodes—arrives Thursday, Nov. 30.

This two-part rollout promises an extended emotional ride, with the first half focusing on the fallout from the Season 4 cliffhangers and the second diving headfirst into festive joy, seasonal drama, and all the feels fans have come to crave.

Why This Moment Matters

The rain-soaked kiss isn’t just a dramatic flourish—it’s a declaration. Despite the heartbreak, despite the questions, despite the odds, Mel and Jack are still fighting for their love. And Virgin River, in true form, delivers that message with poetic flair.

It’s a moment fans will rewatch, dissect, and carry with them well beyond Season 5. Because in Virgin River, love isn’t just a storyline—it’s a survival strategy.