Few things frustrate TV audiences more than inconsistencies in storytelling, and Virgin River is no exception. Fans of the show have been voicing their irritation over Charmaine’s seemingly eternal pregnancy, which has spanned multiple seasons without any real progress. Now, with Season 6 making matters worse, the issue has officially reached meme-worthy status.

The Longest Pregnancy in TV History?When Charmaine first announced her pregnancy, it was a major turning point for Jack’s character, forcing him to reevaluate his future. However, as seasons progressed, fans realized that while other characters’ lives moved forward, Charmaine remained inexplicably pregnant. Even within the show’s timeline—where each season roughly covers a few months—her pregnancy should have concluded long ago.

“This is beyond ridiculous,” one frustrated viewer wrote on social media. “At this rate, the babies will be born when Jack’s grandchildren graduate college.”

Why Fans Are So AnnoyedWhile Virgin River is known for its slow-burn storytelling, this particular inconsistency has tested fans’ patience. Many argue that it makes the show’s timeline feel unreliable, breaking immersion. “I get that it’s a drama, but even soap operas handle pregnancies better than this,” another fan noted.

Can Virgin River Fix This?Some fans speculate that Season 6 will finally bring Charmaine’s pregnancy to an end, but others remain skeptical. If the writers continue to drag out her storyline, it risks overshadowing other key plots that deserve attention.

For now, Virgin River fans remain equal parts entertained and frustrated, hoping the show’s creators will resolve one of its most bizarre missteps. Will Charmaine finally give birth? Or will she remain TV’s longest-running pregnant character?