TV drama Virgin River has been a huge hit for Netflix. Based on the novels by Robyn Carr, we get to follow the life of Mel Monroe, a nurse practitioner who moves to the small town of Virgin River for a fresh start.
Millions of us have been glued to the on-going ‘will they won't they' between Mel and Jack. And of course, there are all of the other juicy subplots that this fantastic drama has handed up to us over two seasons.
The good news for Virgin River fans is that Season 3 is on the way. However, it will not hit our screens until late in 2021 (insert appropriate crying emoji here!).
So to fill the void we have come up with five really great tv dramas for you to get stuck into. Family drama, love and romance, complicated relationships – they've got them all. So grab a vino and get comfy on that sofa as we bring you our top choices.
1.
Sweet Magnolias
Three friends from South Carolina, known as the Sweet Magnolias since childhood, embark on a new project amid turmoil in their professional and personal lives. A nice show based solidly in the friendship and family drama category.
2.
Chesapeake Shores
Follow the O'Briens of Chesapeake Shores as they navigate the trials and tribulations of life, relationships and fractured family dynamics. Jesse Metcalfe and Meghan Ory star in this perfectly sweet Hallmark tv show that now has five seasons streaming on Netflix. Along the lines of Heartland, Good Witch and Gilmore Girls.
3.
Jane The Virgin
Jane's life is on track. She is studying to be a teacher, engaged and has decided to remain a virgin until marriage. But when she gets gets pregnant after accidentally being artificially inseminated her meticulously planned life gets very complicated and more like the telenovelas she loves. Very watchable and very funny.
4.
Good Witch
If you're a fan of Hallmark movies then Good Witch is definitely for you. Follow Cassie Nightingale and her family as they enchant the residents of Middleton and its visitors in this perfectly sweet, very family friendly tv show.
5.
Offspring
A fun family drama, Offspring is centred on obstetrician Nina Proudman and her family and friends, as they navigate the chaos of modern life. With great storylines, cast, plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and seven seasons available on Netflix, this is a great show to binge on.
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