With Virgin River Season 7 well into production, fans are already on high alert for clues about what’s next for Mel Monroe, and thanks to a playful video from Alexandra Breckenridge, we just got a juicy tease. In a short but telling Instagram Story, the 43-year-old actress dropped a hint that could signal a major shift for her character.

Scrubs? In Virgin River? Now That’s Something New

“Hey there, Happy Monday,” Alexandra greeted fans, flashing a sly smile. “You see something different about me today that you’ve noticed? Something scrub-like? I wonder why Alex could be wearing scrubs?”

She followed up with the cheeky line:

“She’s getting her nurse on. That was so cheesy, I’m so sorry… I’m a little loopy.”

Her laid-back delivery aside, Mel in scrubs is definitely not business as usual. Known for her comfortable, small-town wardrobe and down-to-earth clinic style, Mel rocking full-on medical gear suggests something big may be happening—possibly in the delivery room?

Could she be assisting with Marley’s upcoming birth? Or is this hinting at a deeper dive back into Mel’s medical roots? While Breckenridge kept things vague, fans now have one more mystery to obsess over while awaiting the new season.

What We Know About Virgin River Season 7 So Far

Following the dreamy, long-anticipated Mel and Jack wedding in Season 6, showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has promised a closer look at their honeymoon phase on the farm—with all the ups, downs, and charming chaos that comes with it.

“It forces you to dig a little bit deeper into, well, what other issues can they have in their relationship?” Smith told Tudum.
“Especially when you want to keep it through the romance lens.”

While breakups are off the table—Mel and Jack are rock solid—season seven will challenge them with new relationship dynamics and possibly some surprises on the family front.

New Faces in Town

Season 7 is also adding fresh layers to the Virgin River world with the introduction of two compelling new characters:

 Victoria (played by The Vampire Diaries’ Sara Canning) – A tough ex-cop who’s digging into Doc’s practice for reasons yet unknown.

 Clay (played by Riverdale‘s Cody Kearsley) – A rugged athlete with a mysterious past and an emotional mission: reconnecting with his long-lost sister.

Who’s Returning?

All your favorites are back—including:

• Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel

• Martin Henderson as Jack

• Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Colin Lawrence, and Benjamin Hollingsworth

• Plus fan-favorites: Zibby Allen, Sarah Dugdale, Marco Grazzini, Kai Bradbury, and Kandyse McClure

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When Can We Watch?

Netflix hasn’t confirmed a premiere date yet, but fans should prepare for a likely early 2026 release. With filming having kicked off in March 2025, the timeline mirrors previous seasons’ post-production schedules.