Virgin River is getting a season 8! The hit show, often described as the ultimate escapist comfort watch, has just broken a serious record after being renewed for yet another season. The news makes the show—based on Robyn Carr’s book series of the same name—Netflix’s longest-running live-action scripted series, surpassing Grace and Frankie (starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin) and Orange Is the New Black, which each ran for seven seasons on the streaming platform.
“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,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith told Netflix’s Tudum of the renewal.
But what can we expect from Virgin River season 7? “Season 7 will find Mel and Jack taking their first steps into marriage as they start to plan for and build a life and family together. Meanwhile, Doc and Hope will work together to protect the clinic and the integrity of the town from outsiders,” Smith said.
We will see Mel and Jack’s “honeymoon phase” bring new challenges, and the show will continue to focus on other family and community dynamics in the small town of Virgin River. The Vampire Diaries star Sara Canning will join for season 7 as Victoria, a former police officer who is now working as a medical board investigator. She arrives in town to review Doc’s clinic but finds herself reconnecting with someone from her own past.
Riverdale’s Cody Kearsley will also join the cast as Clay, a newcomer with experience in rodeo. He’s searching for his sister, who he became separated from in foster care.
On February 9, 2026 Netflix released the official Virgin River trailer, and while it reveals a lot (a potential baby for Mel and Jack, Lizzie giving birth, and Kaia questioning her future), there’s still a big question mark about someone else. But first, take a look.
Where’s Charmaine? If you recall, Jack went to her house the day after he and Mel got married only to find that the front door was ajar and no one was answering; then he saw something shocking when he opened the door to the twins’ nursery. It seems we’re going to have to wait a bit longer—and obviously that’s a good thing, as we don’t want the trailer to reveal everything.