In season 6 of Virgin River, Mel and Jack’s relationship hit a significant milestone as they prepared for their wedding, orchestrated mostly by Hope. However, amidst the romantic journey, drama was never far behind.
The latest season featured fraud, threats from old enemies, and life-changing news for a beloved character. The season finale left fans with some surprising revelations, leaving many wondering about the return of the Netflix hit. Here’s everything we know so far.
For a detailed review of Virgin River season 6, click here.
When could Virgin River season 7 be released?
The good news is that Virgin River season 7 is officially in the works, making it Netflix’s longest-running drama series to date.
The cast confirmed this exciting news on social media well before the premiere of season 6:
While Netflix has not announced the exact release date for season 7, we can make an educated guess based on previous seasons and rumors.
Previous seasons have premiered towards the end of the year. According to Deadline, scripts are expected to be finalized in January 2025, with filming set to commence this spring, as confirmed by showrunner Patrick Sean Smith.
Filming for season 6 began in February 2024, slightly later than the expected start for season 7. Therefore, we predict that Virgin River season 7 will arrive either in late 2025 or early 2026. The latter seems more likely if production takes a similar timeline as the previous year.
How many episodes will there be in Virgin River season 7?
Deadline has confirmed that Virgin River season 7 will consist of ten episodes, mirroring the format of season 6.
What will the plot of Virgin River season 7 be?
Spoilers for Virgin River season 6 follow.
After overcoming several obstacles, Mel and Jack finally had their dream wedding. Now, they are set for another significant life change as they are expecting a baby.
Mel has experienced heartbreaking miscarriages and had to come to terms with her fertility struggles. At the beginning of the season, the couple was exploring adoption when a surprising opportunity arises for them to expand their family sooner than expected.
Marley, a patient at Mel’s birthing center, decides to give her baby to a local couple but changes her mind, offering the baby to Mel instead. This unexpected turn aligns with Mel’s desires for motherhood.
Alexandra Breckenridge shared her excitement about playing Mel as a new mother, anticipating the emotional journey ahead for her character.
In addition to Mel and Jack’s journey into parenthood, the season finale left several cliffhangers. Jack discovers a concerning situation involving Charmaine, potentially linked to a former gang leader’s threats. The fate of Doc’s clinic is also in question as Vernon faces consequences for his controversial surgery.
Muriel’s battle with breast cancer will continue, shedding light on the treatment phase. The season will also explore the aftermath of Mike’s proposal to Brie, Brady’s secrets, Lizzie and Denny’s impending parenthood, and the complexities in Kaia and Preacher’s relationship.
The new season will pick up immediately after the events of the season 6 finale, without a time jump.
Virgin River season 7 cast – who could return?
Expected cast members to reprise their roles in Virgin River season 7 include:
- Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel
- Martin Henderson as Jack
- Tim Matheson as Dr. Vernon
- Annette O’Toole as Hope
- Benjamin Hollingsworth as Brady
- Colin Lawrence as Preacher
- Marco Grazzini as Mike
- Zibby Allen as Brie
- Sarah Dugdale as Lizzie
- Kai Bradbury as Denny
- Teryl Rothery as Muriel
- John Allen Nelson as Everett
- Kandyse McClure as Kaia
- David Cubitt as Calvin
- Lauren Hammersley as Charmaine
- Nicola Cavendish as Connie
- Gwynyth Walsh as Jo Ellen
Mark Ghanime will not be returning as Cameron.
Is there a trailer for Virgin River season 7?
As filming for Virgin River season 7 has not commenced, a trailer is not yet available. We will update this article once the trailer is released.
Will there be a season 8 of Virgin River?
While Netflix has not confirmed the renewal of Virgin River for season 8, the show’s strong performance and cost-effectiveness make a continuation likely. Updates on season 8’s status may come closer to the launch of season 7, estimated for late 2025 or early 2026.
Patrick Sean Smith is also exploring the possibility of a prequel spin-off focusing on Mel’s parents, Sarah and Everett, along with younger versions of characters like Doc and Hope.
