Netflix’s Virgin River has always been a hotbed of small-town romance and drama, but nothing has fans clutching their pearls quite like the never-ending, pulse-pounding love triangle between Brie Sheridan, her brooding ex Dan Brady, and the charming cop Mike Valenzuela.

As Season 7 looms, the emotional rollercoaster shows no signs of slowing down. Brie (played by the radiant Zibby Allen) is still reeling from Season 6’s jaw-dropping finale: a steamy reunion hookup with Brady (Benjamin Hollingsworth), a tearful confession to boyfriend Mike (Marco Grazzini), and then – in the ultimate twist – Mike dropping to one knee with a marriage proposal despite knowing about the betrayal!

It’s the kind of messy, heart-wrenching drama that keeps viewers glued to their screens, screaming at the TV: “Just pick one already!”

The triangle reignited with fireworks in Season 6. After breaking up with Brady over his shady past and lies, Brie found stability with Mike, the dependable detective who’s everything Brady isn’t – steady, honest, and head-over-heels in love. But old flames die hard. Brie and Brady slipped back into their passionate patterns, culminating in a sizzling pool table encounter that left fans breathless.

Brie confessed the affair to Mike, expecting the worst. Instead, the proposal came – right at Mel and Jack’s wedding, no less! Mike admitted he knew about the infidelity but wanted to marry her anyway. Cue the waterworks and endless speculation.

Show insiders and cast teases confirm Season 7 will dive deep into the fallout. Benjamin Hollingsworth, who plays the troubled but magnetic Brady, told outlets it’s a “season-long journey” full of “ups and downs,” with moments that’ll make fans “happy” and others “frustrated.” He hinted the proposal “complicates things” but won’t necessarily derail Brie and Brady’s connection.

Zibby Allen described it as a “battle of head versus heart.” Brie is torn between the safe, trustworthy love with Mike and the deep, undeniable passion she shares with Brady – a man who’s been unreliable but genuinely loves her in his complicated way.

Fans are split down the middle. Reddit threads explode with “Team Brady” die-hards insisting their chemistry is unmatched – “It’s always been Brie and Brady!” one user ranted. Others root for Mike, calling him the “real hero” who forgave and fought for her. “Brady’s toxic – Mike deserves better!” is a common cry.

Some predict a brutal breakup for Mike and Brie early in Season 7, with Brie ultimately gravitating back to Brady. Trailers show tense moments: Brady offering friendship (with that smoldering look), Brie looking conflicted, and Mike facing new challenges that could pull him away.

The emotional trục trặc – those full-on Vietnamese-style dramatic twists – keep piling up. Brie’s journey involves trusting her “inner compass” after past heartbreaks. Brady’s dealing with betrayal from Lark (who stole his money and fled), forcing him to grow up. Mike’s proposal screams devotion, but can he live with being second choice?

Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has teased the triangle’s strength lies in its authenticity – no easy answers, just raw feelings. “There’s always going to be the Brady factor,” he said, keeping the door wide open for more turmoil.

Meanwhile, the rest of Virgin River simmers: Mel and Jack’s adoption dreams, Doc’s clinic crisis, Charmaine’s disappearance. But nothing hooks fans like this romantic mess.

Will Brie say yes to Mike and build a stable future? Or will the pull of Brady – the man who knows her darkest sides – win out in a tear-soaked reunion?

One thing’s certain: Season 7 (hitting Netflix soon) will deliver more emotional gut-punches, steamy confrontations, and impossible choices. The love triangle isn’t ending anytime soon – it’s just getting more intense.

Virgin River fans, sound off: Team Brady for the passion? Team Mike for the loyalty? Or is Brie better off alone? The heartbreak is far from over… and we can’t look away!