Jack Sheridan is a charismatic owner of the eponymous Jack’s Bar and a central figure in the Virgin River community. Jack is a former US Marine, and much like Mel, he is also struggling with his past as he tries to build a peaceful life in the tranquil town.
Mel and Jack’s palpable chemistry is what makes the show thoroughly enjoyable.
In an interview with Virgin River’s author, Robyn Carr, Martin explained why Jack and Mel’s chemistry has been instrumental to the book’s success.
“The fans are lapping it up, and they love the characters,” Martin shared, referring to Virgin River’s devoted audience. “I think, at the heart, there’s a degree of just mutual respect between me and Alexandra.”
He explained how their off-screen dynamic mirrors that of their characters, Jack and Mel. “It also parallels what the characters have for one another, because that’s essentially what the friendship’s built on.”
Martin believes this authentic connection is key to the show’s success. “I think that’s why the love and the romance that is there is the whole drive of the show. It comes out of a genuine friendship. And I think, luckily, Alex and I have that with each other.”
Before Virgin River, Henderson played the character of Dr. Nathan Riggs, a cardiothoracic surgeon on Grey’s Anatomy. He also played a doctor in Off the Map, a medical drama set in a remote South American village. You may also recall him as the handsome Noah Clay in The Ring.
Mel and Jack’s palpable chemistry is what makes the show thoroughly enjoyable.
In an interview with Virgin River’s author, Robyn Carr, Martin explained why Jack and Mel’s chemistry has been instrumental to the book’s success.
“The fans are lapping it up, and they love the characters,” Martin shared, referring to Virgin River’s devoted audience. “I think, at the heart, there’s a degree of just mutual respect between me and Alexandra.”
He explained how their off-screen dynamic mirrors that of their characters, Jack and Mel. “It also parallels what the characters have for one another, because that’s essentially what the friendship’s built on.”
Martin believes this authentic connection is key to the show’s success. “I think that’s why the love and the romance that is there is the whole drive of the show. It comes out of a genuine friendship. And I think, luckily, Alex and I have that with each other.”
Before Virgin River, Henderson played the character of Dr. Nathan Riggs, a cardiothoracic surgeon on Grey’s Anatomy. He also played a doctor in Off the Map, a medical drama set in a remote South American village. You may also recall him as the handsome Noah Clay in The Ring.