As Virgin River gears up for Season 7, not every character’s future looks bright — especially for Charmaine Roberts, played by Lauren Hammersley. The actress recently made headlines after jokingly asking writers to “please drown her,” a tongue-in-cheek comment that sparked a wave of speculation about what might happen to her character next.
Charmaine’s Complicated Legacy
Since Season 1, Charmaine has been one of Virgin River’s most polarizing figures. Once romantically involved with Jack (Martin Henderson), she’s spent multiple seasons caught between heartbreak, hope, and her own questionable choices. Her endless pregnancy storyline — which has lasted nearly five seasons — became both a running joke and a source of frustration for fans.
Lauren Hammersley has long embraced the humor around Charmaine’s melodrama. But her recent remark — “Could you please drown her?” — delivered during an interview about the show’s future, struck a chord with audiences who can’t decide whether she’s joking or subtly hinting at Charmaine’s possible exit.
A Character Fans Love to Debate
Charmaine has always existed in the gray area — not a villain, not a hero, but something in between. Her actions often stem from insecurity rather than cruelty, and Hammersley has played that nuance masterfully.
“I think Charmaine’s misunderstood,” Hammersley once said in an earlier interview. “She’s messy and emotional, but she’s also human. People forget that she’s been hurt too.”
Still, her Season 6 arc left her more isolated than ever. With her relationship drama cooling off and new characters entering Virgin River, many wonder if the writers are preparing to give her story a final, perhaps tragic, resolution.
Is Season 7 Charmaine’s Last Chapter?
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has remained tight-lipped about Charmaine’s future but acknowledged that her story “still has consequences.” That statement, combined with Hammersley’s tongue-in-cheek comments, has fueled speculation that something dramatic — maybe even fatal — could happen in Season 7.
Industry insiders note that Season 7 will introduce new residents and shift focus toward other relationships, which could naturally phase out long-running side plots like Charmaine’s pregnancy. Whether that means redemption or removal remains to be seen.
“Virgin River has always been about second chances,” Smith teased. “Even for the people fans love to hate.”
Fans React With Humor — and Sympathy
Social media lit up after Hammersley’s “drown her” quip went viral. Some viewers applauded her honesty, saying they, too, were ready for Charmaine’s storyline to end. Others defended the character, calling her one of the show’s most human and relatable figures.
“Charmaine may be dramatic, but she’s real,” one fan wrote on X. “We’ve all made messy choices in love.”
What’s Next for Lauren Hammersley
Regardless of Charmaine’s fate, Hammersley’s portrayal has left a mark on Virgin River. Her blend of vulnerability and humor helped make the series’ emotional world richer — even when fans were frustrated.
As Season 7 moves forward, whether Charmaine finds peace, redemption, or a dramatic goodbye, one thing is certain: Lauren Hammersley has given Virgin River one of its most unforgettable characters.
And if the writers really do decide to “drown her”?
Well, it would only prove that in Virgin River, no one’s future is ever safe — not even in the calmest waters.
