The cherished small-town series Virgin River is confirmed to return for Season 8, Netflix announced. With Season 7 ending production, the OTT giant has already approved another installment, assuring that Mel Monroe, Jack Sheridan, and the entire Virgin River family will delight fans once more.
Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson.(Instagram/@alexandrabreck)Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Tudum, “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.”
Season 8 will include 10 fresh episodes, enhancing the anticipation already generated for the approaching Season 7, which also has 10 episodes. Fans will soon have the chance to enjoy 20 new stories.
According to a Deadline report, the series could have been renewed early to counter fans’ frustration over long gaps between seasons.
Virgin River revolves around nurse practitioner Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) who moves to the titular small town in Northern California. Adjusting to life there after the big city, she falls in love with bartender Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson).
What to anticipate in Season 7 of Virgin River
Although Season 8 is still in its initial stages of development, Season 7 will bring some new storylines. Smith revealed that Mel and Jack, who tied the knot in the Season 6 finale, will start constructing their life together and preparing for a family.
Meanwhile, Doc and Hope will fight to protect the beloved clinic and the close-knit community from outside threats. Two more characters will be included in Season 7, adding to Virgin River’s growing universe.
Virgin River currently holds the record for being Netflix’s longest-running English-language original drama. Its calming atmosphere, poignant plot, and loyal fan base have helped the series sustain its growing appeal. Season 7 was shot in Vancouver with a short visit to Mexico.
