The beloved romantic drama Virgin River is set to return for its highly anticipated seventh season on Netflix, delighting fans worldwide with more heartwarming stories, emotional cliffhangers, and the cozy charm of its small-town setting. As one of Netflix’s longest-running original scripted series, Virgin River has captured hearts since its debut in 2019, and Season 7 promises to continue its legacy of love, drama, and community. With production already underway, here’s everything we know about the upcoming season, from its expected release to new cast members and plot details.
A Record-Breaking Series
Virgin River, based on Robyn Carr’s bestselling novel series, follows nurse practitioner Melinda “Mel” Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) as she navigates life in the remote Northern California town of Virgin River. The show has become a global phenomenon, consistently ranking in Netflix’s Top 10 English-language series across dozens of countries. With Season 7, Virgin River solidifies its place as Netflix’s longest-running English-language drama, tying with Grace and Frankie and Orange Is the New Black for a seven-season run.
The series’ success lies in its blend of heartfelt storytelling, complex characters, and picturesque scenery. Fans are drawn to the tight-knit community, romantic entanglements, and the emotional depth of characters like Mel, Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), Doc Mullins (Tim Matheson), and Hope McCrea (Annette O’Toole). Season 6, which premiered on December 19, 2024, left viewers on the edge of their seats with its wedding-centric storyline and shocking cliffhangers, setting the stage for an exciting continuation.
When Will Season 7 Premiere?
While Netflix has not yet announced an official release date for Virgin River Season 7, production began on March 12, 2025, in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is scheduled to wrap on June 26, 2025. Based on the production timeline of Season 6, which filmed from February to May 2024 and premiered in December 2024, fans can expect Season 7 to arrive in late 2025 or early 2026. Industry insiders speculate a potential debut as early as December 2025, aligning with the show’s recent trend of holiday-season releases, though January or February 2026 is also plausible given post-production timelines.
The season will consist of 10 episodes, continuing the format of Seasons 1-3 and 6. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has hinted at a seamless narrative transition, with Season 7 picking up just hours after the dramatic Season 6 finale, ensuring fans won’t have to wait long to resolve lingering questions.
What to Expect in Season 7
Warning: Spoilers for Season 6 ahead!
Season 6 culminated in the long-awaited wedding of Mel and Jack, a milestone that brought the town together in celebration. However, true to Virgin River fashion, the finale introduced new challenges. One of the biggest cliffhangers involved Marley Thurston, a pregnant patient who proposed that Mel and Jack adopt her unborn baby after the original adoptive couple backed out. This development promises to explore Mel’s journey toward motherhood, a deeply personal arc given her past struggles with miscarriage.
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has teased that Season 7 will delve into Mel and Jack’s “honeymoon phase” as they adjust to married life and build their dream home on Lilly’s farm. “There’s a lot more to go here with these characters,” Smith told Netflix’s Tudum. “We’ve only just begun to see Mel and Jack function as a married couple, which is exciting.” The season will also address other unresolved storylines, such as Muriel’s cancer treatment, Charmaine’s precarious situation, and the fallout from Brie and Bra
