Virgin River future confirmed by Netflix as it breaks new record for streaming service

Viewers last returned to Virgin River in December 2024, with the series ending on an almighty cliffhanger about Charmaine and her twins.

"On behalf of myself and the whole Virgin River family, we’re eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters," showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Tudum.

Season 8 will consist of 10 episodes, but there is a while to go before that reaches screens, with season 7 still yet to be released!

Season 6 saw the trials and tribulations of the Virgin River residents continue, as Mel and Jack decided to tie the knot while the love triangle between Brie, Mike and Brady went on and on.

The seventh season will explore the honeymoon phase for Mel and Jack as they build their lives on the farm, which comes with its own obstacles, as teased by Smith.

"Season 7 will find Mel and Jack taking their first steps into marriage as they start to plan for and build a life and family together.

"Meanwhile, Doc and Hope will work together to protect the clinic and the integrity of the town from outsiders," Smith added on season 7, which will feature two new cast members.

Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) joins the cast as Victoria, a former police officer who was shot in the line of duty and now works for the state medical board and is hired to look into Doc's practice.

Cody Kearsley (Riverdale) rounds off the cast additions as Clay, who has been looking for his younger sister, who he hasn't seen since he was a teenager after being taken into foster care.

"There’s a lot more to go here with these characters," Smith teased.

Virgin River seasons 1-6 are available to stream 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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