If you’ve just finished Season 5 of Virgin River, you might feel the same frustration: “I love you” is tossed around like it’s casual small talk. And honestly, it drives some fans crazy.
Lightning-Fast Relationships
Season 7 seems to have taken speed dating to a whole new level:
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Lizzie and Ricky: They say “I love you” within a few weeks, only for Lizzie to flirt with someone she thinks is a celebrity — then move on almost immediately. The emotional stakes feel almost nonexistent.
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Brady and Bri: Even with Brady’s shady past, Bri’s rapid rebound makes it feel like she never truly loved him. She even starts checking out Mike while still technically in a relationship.
It’s as if the show has no mourning period, no realistic emotional arc — just rapid-fire romance.
Other Head-Scratchers
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Preacher and the Firefighter: Saying “I love you” after two weeks? Even for diehard fans, this feels rushed and hollow.
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Lizzie and the Grandson: Less than a month, and they’re talking about serious commitments.
It’s not just Lizzie. Mel wants a baby with Jack after just a few months, Joey marries her high school sweetheart after a month, and Lizzie has a baby with Doc’s grandson within weeks. The pace of relationships in Season 5 is almost cartoonishly fast.
Why Fans Notice
The problem isn’t just speed — it’s the lack of substance behind these declarations. “I love you” should carry weight, tension, and stakes, but in Season 5:
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Emotional depth is sacrificed for plot convenience.
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Relationships feel more like ticking checkboxes than genuine connections.
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It makes fans wonder if the characters actually feel what they say, or if it’s just dialogue to move the story along.
Final Thoughts
Yes, Virgin River is a show full of drama, romance, and small-town charm. But Season 5 seems to have taken “fast and furious love” to a whole new level — and for some viewers, it’s hard to suspend disbelief.
Sometimes, you just want the characters to pause, breathe, and actually feel the words they’re saying. Instead, love seems to be on a strict production schedule. 🌲💔
