Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Virgin River season 6!

After almost quitting Virgin River, one fan theory fixed my biggest complaint, offering me a new enjoyment of the series. Based on the Virgin River book series by Robyn Carr, the Netflix romantic drama follows a nurse named Mel who creates a home in the idyllic town of Virgin River, California. The show has run for six seasons, with a seventh on the way. I was introduced to Virgin River when season 4 came out. As much as I want to like it, I have a love-hate relationship with the Netflix show.

Virgin River’s characters and their relationships with one another are enjoyable to watch; however, the inconsistent timeline bothers me so much that I’ve nearly quit watching the show about a dozen times. One or two inconsistent elements can be forgiven with a suspension of disbelief. However, I need some degree of realism in a drama TV show that faces gritty, real-life tragedies instead of idealizing the world. Luckily, one interesting fan theory fixes my complaint, stopping me from quitting Virgin River altogether.