Virgin River season 7: Release date, trailer and latest news

There is just one month to go before Virgin River returns for a seventh season on Netflix, as the residents face plenty of trials and tribulations.

"There's a lot more to go here with these characters," showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Tudum, so fan are certainly in for a treat!

But rest assured, Mel and Jack will be happy this season, as Smith confirmed there isn't a breakup on the horizon, telling Tudum: "I can’t imagine creating a scenario where you think Mel and Jack are going to break up. It forces you to dig a little bit deeper into, well, what other issues can they have in their relationship?

"Especially when you want to keep it through the romance lens. I think Alex and Martin play all of those [moments so well]. It’s just resting on emotional stakes as opposed to will they, won’t they."

Well, with that in mind, read on for everything you need to know about Virgin River season 7.

Will there be a Virgin River season 7?

Yes! Virgin River made history after its season 7 renewal news as it became Netflix's longest-running English-language drama series ever.

When will Virgin River season 7 be released?

Virgin River season 7 will debut on Thursday 12th March on Netflix.

All episodes will be released at once, giving fans all the Virgin River goodness they have been missing out on.

Who will return for Virgin River season 7?

Mark Ghanimé, who plays Cameron in Virgin River, won't be returning as a series regular in season 7.

Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith confirmed Ghanimé's departure in an interview with Deadline, saying: "Cameron will always be part of our world, and I would love to see his character come back again. He unfortunately won’t be a series regular in season 7, but I love Mark, and I love the character, so when opportunity presents itself, I’d love to have him back."

Netflix has confirmed three newcomers, all of whom will intertwine in the lives of the Virgin River residents.

Sara Canning joins as Victoria, a former police officer who comes to Virgin River to look into Doc's practice. Cody Kearsley has been cast as Clay, who grew up in foster care with his younger sister, who he hasn't seen since he was a teenager and has been looking for her ever since.

And finally, Austin Nichols joins the ensemble cast as someone from Mel's past, though further details are yet to be announced.

Netflix has confirmed that the below cast members will all be returning:

• Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda 'Mel' Monroe
• Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan
• Tim Matheson as Doc Mullins
• Annette O'Toole as Hope McCrea
• Colin Lawrence as Preacher
• Benjamin Hollingsworth as Dan Brady
• Zibby Allen as Brie
• Marco Grazzini as Mike
• Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie
• Kai Bradbury as Denny Cutler
• Kandyse McClure as Kaia Bryant

What could happen in Virgin River season 7?

Season 6 left some big questions unanswered, such as what's happening with Jack and Mel potentially adopting a baby? Are Mike and Brie engaged? And what happened in the nursery at Charmaine's house?

Asked about the Charmaine cliffhanger by Deadline, Smith responded: "I want to say the babies are safe for sure. As far as the circumstances surrounding what Jack sees, I think you’ll have to wait and see next season."

Asked whether Brie and Brady's star-crossed lovers arc will continue in season 7, Smith also said: "Yeah, we’ll continue to explore that relationship with Brie and Brady as well as Mike, and looking at the three of them as more of an immediate love triangle, as opposed to this past season, which is a little bit like a love rectangle."

As for what lies ahead of Mel and Jack, Smith told Netflix's Tudum that married life will not be boring for the couple.

"I think we’ve only just begun to see Mel and Jack function as a married couple, which is exciting," he said.

Season 7 will explore the couple's honeymoon phase for them as they build their lives on the farm, "which can come with its own obstacles".

Is there a trailer for Virgin River season 7?

There is! Netflix recently unveiled the trailer for season 7, offering a first look at married life for Mel and Jack as they move towards adopting a baby, but not everything is smooth sailing as they'd hoped it would be.

You can watch the full trailer below.

Virgin River returns on Thursday 12th March. Seasons 1-6 are available to watch on Netflix now. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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