10 Series To Watch After Virgin River
If you’ve just finished Virgin River Season 6 and are craving more heartfelt drama and compelling romance, there’s no need to worry. Many TV series out there offer similar warmth and intrigue. Here are just 10 you can choose from.
Sweet Magnolias
The series follows Maddie, Dana Sue, and Helen, three childhood best friends, as they support each other through life’s challenges. Maddie navigates a divorce and new romance, Dana runs her restaurant while balancing family drama, and Helen faces decisions about love and career. Together, they experience setbacks and triumphs that test their friendship.
Hart of Dixie
In Hart of Dixie, Dr. Zoe Hart is forced to trade her fast-paced life in New York City for the small, eccentric town of Bluebell, Alabama. While trying to adjust, she is tangled in small-town rivalries and budding romances. Coincidentally, Bluebell’s charm provides the perfect backdrop for Zoe’s personal and professional journey.
Chesapeake Shores
Meet Abby O’Brien, a divorced mother of two who returns to Chesapeake Shores, the small town her father built, to help save her sister’s failing inn. As she reconnects with her family, she must face her estranged father, lingering feelings for her high school sweetheart, and the challenges of balancing career and motherhood.
Everwood
Everwood tells the story of Dr. Andy Brown, who, after his wife’s passing, moves his children to the mountain town of Everwood, Colorado, to rebuild their lives. He attempts to repair his strained relationship with his son, Ephram, while adjusting to his life. Emotional and introspective, Everwood highlights themes of healing and love.
Outlander
This show zooms in on Claire Randall, a WWII nurse. One day, she is mysteriously transported back in time to 1743 Scotland. There, Claire is forced to marry one Jamie Fraser to survive. However, what begins as a marriage of convenience blossoms into a love story that spans time and continents.
Call the Midwife
Fans of medical dramas find Call the Midwife irresistible. The show is set in post-WWII East End London and follows the story of several nurse-midwives and nuns working at Nonnatus House. Each episode portrays their triumphs and hardships, often focusing on the challenges of healthcare access and personal struggles.
Gilmore Girls
A fiercely independent single mother, Lorelai Gilmore, is the main character in Gilmore Girls. She’s primarily concerned with raising her academically gifted daughter, Rory, in a town called Stars Hollow. Rory navigates high school, college, and first loves, while Lorelai runs an inn and rekindles ties with her wealthy but estranged parents.
This Is Us
This Is Us is the multi-faceted tale of the Pearson family. It illustrates the lives of Jack and Rebecca and their children—Kevin, Kate, and Randall. The story starts with the parent’s love story, looks into decades of family triumphs and tragedies, and describes how the past shapes their present and future.
Anne with an E
In Anne with an E, Anne Shirley, an imaginative orphan, is mistakenly sent to live with the Cuthberts, an elderly brother and sister. Despite a rocky start, Anne wins them over with her spirited personality and vivid imagination. Her adventures in Green Gables are filled with warm friendships and heartfelt moments.
Poldark
Set in 18th-century Cornwall, this historical drama follows Ross Poldark, a soldier who returns home after the battle to find his life in shambles. His father has passed, his estate is in ruins, and his girlfriend is engaged. Determined to rebuild his life, Ross revives his family’s mining business and finally finds true love.
