Netflix's beloved romance drama Virgin River is gearing up for its seventh season after a long wait. The streaming giant recently dropped some exclusive details about the show. Read on!

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Last Updated: 06.45 PM, Aug 15, 2025
Hold onto your hearts, Martin Henderson fans! The crew has finally wrapped up the filming for Virgin River Season 7, but for its release, you all have to be a little more patient. Seems like you won't be heading back to your favorite small town until early to mid-2026, which is a bit later than expected. Although Netflix recently dropped some details about Season 7, fans have to wait a little longer for all the drama and swoon-worthy moments.
The much-awaited seventh season began filming in March and wrapped up in June 2025. Although Netflix did not reveal the exact release date yet, it recently hinted at a 2026 release. Virgin River Season 7 will be having a total of 10 episodes. The streaming giant also spilled the beans that Virgin River has been renewed for Season 8, and announced a spin-off drama too!
Debuted in 2019, Virgin River became one of the longest-running Netflix original shows. Season 7 will see the return of Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson as the lead characters, Mel and Jack. Tim Matheson, Annette O'Toole, Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Zibby Allen, Sarah Dugdale, Marco Grazzini, Kai Bradbury, and Kandyse McClure are also returning to the show.
New arrivals are Sara Canning joins as Victoria, a former police officer turned medical board investigator. Her character will be investigating Doc's practice and reconnecting with someone from her past. Cody Kearsley will be seen as Clay, a rodeo worker who is searching for his long-lost sister. Austin Nichols and Matthew Harrison's roles have not been disclosed yet by the streaming platform.
The upcoming season is up for more drama and comedy. Mel and Jack are going to embark on their biggest adventure of parenthood. Fans will get to see a new and different side of the two mushy lovers, navigating joy and the challenges of raising their little ones, all while dealing with their small-town dramas.
But the twist is that Mel and Jack are not the only ones in the spotlight this time! You will be catching up with some other characters like Brie, Brady, and Doc, who will all face their own share of twists and turns.
Hold onto your hats because things are about to get more interesting in Season 7. A bunch of new characters will be showcasing their shared part of dramas and intense storylines. Speaking of new stories, the tricky love triangle between Brie, Mike, and Brady will likely get some closure this time.
Apart from their usual family drama, Mel and Jack are also likely to welcome new members into their family through adoption. Virgin River Season 7 is going to be a wild, emotional, and heartwarming ride, so get ready to grab your tissues and settle in for another amazing season next year.
Q. Is there a Virgin River season 7 release date?
A. Virgin River will return for Season 7 on Netflix in early-to-mid 2026.
Q. Will there be a season 7 and 8 of Virgin River?
A. Netflix dropping Season 7 in 2026. Social media posts have been circulating about Virgin River getting renewed for Season 8.
Q. How may episodes Virgin River Season 7 will have?
A. Netflix reveals Virgin River Season 7 will be having 10 epiosdes.