If you’ve been turning to Virgin River for comfort, community, and classic romance, get ready: Season 7 just wrapped filming, and it promises more drama, depth,
and emotional fireworks than ever before. Set once again in its iconic Northern California backdrop (filmed in British Columbia), the seventh season is officially locked and loaded —
and fans are buzzing with anticipation.
Season 7 Officially Wrapped
In early 2025, production quietly began on Virgin River Season 7. Filming spanned five months, capturing scenes on familiar sets—the town clinic, Mel’s cozy cabin, Jack’s bar—and out in the wild woods and lakeside shores that define the show’s comforting aesthetic. Now wrapped, cast members have shared heartfelt posts online, calling the wrap the end of a deeply emotional chapter. Teasers suggest highs, lows, and perhaps a few cliffhangers that will keep fans waiting with bated breath.
A Recap: Where Season 6 Left Off
Before exploring Season 7, let’s revisit the emotional pressure points Season 6 left dangling:
- Mel’s parentage revealed: Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) found new answers about her biological father, stirring both relief and long-repressed anger.
- Jack’s emotional spiral: Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) grappled with Charmaine’s explosive secrets, reawakening unresolved trauma from his past.
- Doc’s health wobbles: Doc Mullins’s (Tim Matheson) eyesight and stamina took a worrying turn, echoing back to earlier health crises.
- Preacher’s romantic drama: His complicated love life continued to unravel, threatening the town’s newest romantic pairing.
From revelations to regret, Season 6 ended with unresolved arcs begging for resolution—and Season 7 seems poised to tackle them head-on.
Filming Season 7: Context, Locations, Highlights
Yes, shooting was silent and concentrated—no lobster-red carpet, just long days in forest light and coffee-stained sets. But the cast dropped enough to stir excitement:
- British Columbia locations: Iconic settings returned, including the river’s edge, Doc’s porch, and Snug Cove’s bucolic trails.
- New set pieces: Reports hint at a lakeside wedding venue and intervention center, signaling both celebration and crisis ahead.
- Time capsule scene: Interrupted by weather, the finale took two shooting days—an indicator that big, emotional stakes are coming.
Returners & New Faces: Who’s in Town
Early theories point to several major arcs:
1. Mel’s Family Mystery
Season 6 ended with her biological dad’s identity still murky. Season 7 may put him on-screen, exposing family drama, emotional reckoning, and a fragile reunion.
2. Jack’s Emotional Descent
Jack’s old wounds haven’t healed. With Charmaine’s effect still fresh, legal or psychological battles could threaten his stability, maybe even derail his relationship with Mel.
