Exciting news for Virgin River fans—season 7 is just around the corner! Alexandra Breckenridge, who stars as fan-favorite Mel Sheridan, recently took to Instagram to give followers a candid behind-the-scenes look at how production is going. In a playful yet honest update, she revealed that filming is nearly finished. “It feels like I’ve been filming Season 7 for 857 days… We’re so close to the end!” she joked, clearly worn out but happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

While Netflix hasn’t yet confirmed the official premiere date, Breckenridge’s update—highlighted in a recent report by Deadline—has fans hopeful that the long-awaited new season might premiere sometime in 2025.

New Faces, New Drama in Virgin River

Season 7 won’t just pick up where things left off—it’s also introducing fresh storylines with two new characters set to shake things up. One of the notable additions is The Vampire Diaries star Sara Canning, who will play Victoria, a former cop turned state medical board employee after being injured in the line of duty.

Victoria’s arrival could spell trouble for Doc, as her new role puts her in direct connection with his storyline. With Doc’s medical license having been suspended in the previous season, Victoria is poised to bring both professional and emotional conflict to the small-town clinic—and likely stir up plenty of drama along the way.