Virgin River never fails to impress the audience with its dramatic moments and fascinating characters. The romantic drama is one of the longest-running Netflix shows that keeps the audience engaged with the story of the Virgin River townspeople.
The show revolves around Melinda Monroe, who moves to the town to work as a midwife and gets her life entangled with various people, particularly the local bar owner Jack. Calvin, played by David Cubitt, is one of the locals whose actions have an impact on Mel and Jack's love story.
Calvin in Virgin River is a gang leader who owns a cannabis farm. He frequently clashes with Jack, especially after recruiting his friend Dan Brady on his farm. In season 4, Calvin is presumed dead after an explosion on his boat. However, he survives the accident and reappears in season 5.
Calvin in Virgin River is introduced as an antagonist
The story of Calvin in Virgin River goes through various twists and turns. He is introduced as the owner of a massive cannabis farm and the head of a dangerous gang in the first season.
Apart from cannabis, Calvin is also involved in other shady dealings. He immediately clashes with Jack, who tries to protect the town from his illegal activities.
Calvin becomes the center of a major conflict when he forces Jack and Mel to stay on his farm so Mel can treat his gunshot wound. Calvin also manipulates Dan Brady, Jack’s former employee and friend, into joining his gang.
He lures Brady into his work by promising him money and power. Calvin causes further trouble when he tries to buy Lilly’s farm and plans to use it for drug trafficking. However, Jack interferes and cancels the deal.
Calvin becomes furious and begins targeting Jack. He warns him first and later poisons food at his bar to damage his reputation. He even orders the death of Spencer, an associate who agrees to testify against him.
Calvin is presumed dead in Virgin River season 4
Calvin’s character arc takes a different turn in Virgin River season 4 when he realizes that the police might bust his drug business soon. He tries to escape on a boat which explodes, making everyone think he is dead.
His associates Brady and Melissa Montgomery begin to think that he is dead after his body is nowhere to be seen. This enables Melissa to disrupt the criminal network and take over Calvin's operations.
However, Calvin makes a surprising return in season 5. He shows up unexpectedly during the town’s Labor Day festival, leaving locals like Charmaine Roberts shocked. Calvin reveals that his boat explosion was not an accident, but a planned attack by Melissa, who was after his life.
It turns out that Calvin survived the explosion, and turned as a witness against Melissa, which led the FBI to drop charges against him. As Melissa is arrested, it gives an opportunity to Calvin to return to the town and take back his business.
At the same time, Calvin’s return affects Charmaine. She confesses that he is the biological father of her unborn twins, a secret she kept because of his criminal record. Instead, Jack was believed to be the father.
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Charmaine admits she got involved with Calvin when she was sad and drunk during a tough phase of her life. In the Virgin River season 5 finale, Calvin visits the clinic during Charmaine’s delivery. However, Mel then steps in and forces him to leave as his presence causes stress to the mother-to-be.
Calvin might make a return in Virgin River season 6, which is slated to premiere on Netflix on December 19, 2024.
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