As Virgin River readies for its highly anticipated seventh season, fans are more restless than ever — and much of the buzz centers on one long-running mystery: what exactly happened to Charmaine?

The Netflix drama, led by Alexandra Breckenridge as nurse practitioner Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as bar owner Jack Sheridan, wrapped Season 6 with a fairy-tale moment — Mel and Jack’s long-awaited wedding.

But amid the heartfelt vows and celebration, one character’s absence left a noticeable gap. Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley), who has been part of the show’s most enduring cliffhangers, vanished from the story without resolution.

Now, with production on Season 7 wrapped, theories and frustrations are spilling across Reddit and fan forums. Many are hopeful the new season, set to debut in early 2026, will finally provide closure.

One fan’s detailed post summed up both the excitement and the lingering questions:

“Season 7 officially began filming March 12 and finished June 26. It’ll be ten episodes, starting just two hours after the Season 6 finale. The focus will be tighter, with fewer filler scenes. Mel and Jack will settle into married life, work on their new home, and continue their journey to start a family. But what about Charmaine? Her storyline has to be resolved.”

Theories range from dramatic to devastating. Some viewers suspect the writers may deliver a dark twist for Charmaine, while others hope for redemption and peace after years of tension between her, Jack, and Mel.

Meanwhile, other subplots continue to spark speculation. Will Brady recover the money Lark stole? Could Jack and Mel explore adoption? And will Brie finally choose between Mike and Brady once and for all?

Not every fan is thrilled, however, about the timeline. Because Season 7 begins mere hours after Season 6 ended, some worry the slow pacing will drag out answers even further. One viewer voiced the frustration directly:

“Hopefully we don’t have to endure another season of Everett. Last season was bad enough.”

Despite the doubts, anticipation is high. After years of dangling questions, fans agree on one thing: Season 7 needs to deliver — and Charmaine’s fate could be the key to whether Virgin River continues to charm or risks losing its loyal audience.