Netflix renewed Virgin River for Season 7 in October 2024 — before Season 6 had even premiered. This solidified the show as the longest-running original scripted series in Netflix history, surpassing Orange Is the New Black and Grace and Frankie, which both concluded after seven seasons.
Where Season 6 Left Off (Spoilers!)
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Mel and Jack finally got married, fulfilling a long-awaited fan wish since Season 1.
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Lizzie and Denny are expecting their first child.
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Hope and Doc face another major challenge — still unspecified, but likely medical or personal.
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Flashbacks introduced Mel’s parents, Sarah (Jessica Rothe) and Everett (Callum Kerr), laying the groundwork for a prequel spinoff exploring their love story in early Virgin River.
What to Expect in Season 7
While Netflix hasn’t dropped a trailer or confirmed a release date, here’s what’s anticipated:
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More family expansion for Mel and Jack, including adoption discussions and Mel’s deeper connection to her late mother’s history.
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A larger focus on Doc’s legacy and possibly his retirement arc.
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Further developments with Preacher, Brady, and Brie, as their complex romantic and legal situations continue to evolve.
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Newcomers Victoria and Clay, who arrived in Season 6, will have expanded storylines.
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More town drama, personal healing, and those classic Virgin River emotional twists.
A Spinoff Is in the Works
Netflix is developing a prequel series focused on young Sarah and Everett — Mel’s parents — based on the Season 6 flashbacks. Though not yet officially greenlit, the backdoor pilot included in Season 6 strongly hinted that the series will move forward.
When Will Season 7 Release?
While early reports suggested 2026, Alexandra Breckenridge recently teased on Instagram that the show might premiere sooner than expected — possibly late 2025. Production is almost wrapped as of June 2025.
