The epitome of comfort television, Netflix’s most unexpected hit Virgin River has mature and nuanced story arcs that have

appealed to worldwide audiences. Mel and Jack’s instant chemistry, Hope’s harebrained schemes, Doc’s will to help every

citizen of the scenic little town, and the individual plots of every Virgin River resident pleased most viewers, but not all.

The regulars at Reddit definitely can’t stop watching the show but have some strong and polarizing opinions about the characters and their stories. Some of them don’t like soft Mel, while some think that a teenage love story was totally unneeded in Virgin River. Keep reading to find out what didn’t sit well with some Redditors about the show.

Mel Was Unbearable

Even though Mel was a well-loved character on Virgin River, some Redditors found her extremely narcissistic and rude, and even thought she was a know-it-all. They thought she acted and her behavior with Doc initially wasn’t called for, even if Doc had his own faults.

Additionally, they said that Mel’s hot and cold attitude with Jack also wasn’t justified, because she clearly wanted him but acted like she didn’t. Some viewers also found it strange that Mel thought Charmaine would be okay with Mel and Jack having sex.

Jack Wronged Charmaine

Unpopular opinion has it that Jack was dishonest with Charmaine right from the start. He was still leading Charmaine on and in a relationship with her until Mel came along, and then he switched lanes. When Charmaine introduced herself as his girlfriend, Jack didn’t bother correcting her either, which made him seem insincere.

Fans felt his and Mel’s relationship wasn’t fair to Charmaine and Jack should’ve been honest with her.

Mel’s Savior Complex

Mel’s constant urge to help others wasn’t just plain kindness — some Redditors are convinced that she had a Savior complex, and it was irritating. She focused on helping people to avoid dealing with the traumas of losing her husband and baby, which wasn’t healthy.

A Savior Complex is self-destructive to the self and others, and something about Mel’s behavior made some fans feel like she was awful, but her avoidance of her own issues made her help people.

The Show Was Bad All-Round

Some viewers just hated the show, but couldn’t stop watching. They felt that it had laughable plot-lines and every character was unlikeable. Some feel that the show just fell into the category of bad television, but the addictive type.

Lots of scenes felt ridiculous, like Mel dancing by herself and the baby delivery in Doc’s office, and made audiences cringe. The script and plot buildup also got some flak on Reddit, but everyone agreed that the comfort factor of the show was high.

Mel’s Running

Gorgeous Mel was a lover of runs, and who wouldn’t be in scenic Virgin River? Some Redditors, however, quickly caught onto just how beautiful Mel looked while jogging in the woods. She would run in full makeup and never shed a drop of sweat in every episode, which was lame, and even wore a thigh-length coat once.

It would have been a lot more realistic if she had given a dewy look with a bit of sweat, since Alexandra Breckenridge is an actress who would look good in, well, anything.

Hope Is The Worst

A polarizing character on Virgin River, audacious Hope has been labeled the worst character in television history by Reddit. Her nosy and disturbing ways were not appreciated by some viewers, nor was her huffy-puffy stomping body language in the show.

Nothing really redeemed Hope, because she was rude to people, meddled in Mel and Jack’s affairs, and was also delusional enough to believe that the local bar owner would treat her like family. It’s a hefty crown, but Hope wears the worst character one well.