Virgin River Season 7 Release Date postponed from 2025? Here's when new episodes may premiere on Netflix
The announcement of the renewal, first shared by the streaming platform on October 23, 2024, marked another milestone for the series, which debuted in late 2019. As one of Netflix's longest-running original dramas, Virgin River Season 7 has garnered substantial pre-release buzz, largely due to its loyal viewership base and expanding storyline.
According to Netflix's global top 10 metrics, Virgin River Season 6 debuted at the top of the English-language series chart on December 16, amassing 67.7 million hours of watch time in its first week, equating to 8.1 million views. By the end of its fourth week, the show had accumulated 213 million hours of viewership, translating to over 25.6 million total views.These statistics reinforce the series' continued relevance on the streaming platform, even as newer titles compete for audience attention. The sustained popularity has further legitimized Netflix's decision to not only greenlight Season 7, but to commence early-stage planning for Season 8 and a possible spin-off.Production for Virgin River Season 7 commenced in Vancouver, Canada — the series' traditional filming location- on March 12, 2025, and concluded on June 26. The scheduling decision to shift production to spring, instead of winter, was a strategic move to navigate the region's typically severe weather and allow smoother outdoor shoots, as per a report by What's on Netflix. The official Instagram handle of the series confirmed the onset of filming with a March 13 post reading: 'Virgin River is back in production for season 7!!!' The upcoming season will consist of 10 episodes, following the standard format set in previous installments.
Andy Mikita, a veteran contributor to the series with eight directing credits, returns to helm the first two episodes of Season 7. Joining him this season is Audrey Cummings, making her debut in the Virgin River universe. Cummings brings with her experience from shows like My Life with the Walter Boys and Ginny & Georgia , along with the Western action film Place of Bones .Other directors contributing to the seventh season include series stalwarts Monika Mitchell, Ruba Nadda, and Felipe Rodriguez.In a first for the show, the production team embarked on a filming segment outside North America. Lead characters Jack and Mel were spotted shooting in Mexico, a setting speculated to represent their honeymoon destination in the series' timeline.Photographs from the overseas set have sparked speculation about pivotal changes in the storyline, possibly introducing new cultural dynamics and offering visual diversity in upcoming episodes. Virgin River Season 7 is set to introduce several new characters, broadening its storytelling canvas. Sara Canning, known for her work on The Vampire Diaries , will play Victoria, an ex-police officer turned investigator for the state medical board. Her storyline intersects with Doc's practice and introduces a past relationship subplot that could further entangle the medical narrative.
Cody Kearsley, best recognized from Riverdale , will portray Clay, a rodeo-trained, athletic man searching for his long-lost sister. Raised in foster care, Clay's backstory introduces a new emotional arc that ties into the show's ongoing themes of redemption and connection.
Additionally, actor Matthew Harrison joins the cast as Dr. Wilson, while One Tree Hill and The Six Triple Eight alum Austin Nichols is also confirmed to appear. However, Nichols' character details remain under wraps as of July 2025. Netflix's confidence in the franchise has also led to preliminary talks regarding Season 8, alongside an undisclosed spin-off project. While official confirmations are pending, early-stage pre-production discussions and creative briefings are reportedly underway.The spin-off is expected to delve into the backstories of secondary characters while possibly exploring new locales, echoing the global ambitions of recent Virgin River filming developments.While Netflix has not issued a formal announcement regarding the release date, the show was notably absent from the 2025 Netflix Upfronts, all but confirming that the seventh season will not stream this calendar year, as mentioned in a report by What's On Netflix.
Industry observers suggest that early to mid-2026 is the most probable timeframe for Virgin River Season 7 to premiere. The timeline aligns with the post-production schedule and Netflix's typical programming strategy, which includes spacing out returning flagship series to maintain viewership consistency, as per a report by What's On Netflix. Virgin River's enduring success lies in its emotional depth, character-driven plots, and the picturesque backdrop of rural British Columbia, which stands in for the fictional town. With new cast members, international locales, and expanded personal histories, Season 7 is poised to deepen its exploration of community, healing, and love — themes that have long defined the series.
As Netflix continues to invest in long-running series with devoted fanbases, Virgin River remains a cornerstone of its domestic drama slate. For now, fans can only wait as the next chapter in Mel and Jack's journey unfolds — this time with global footprints and even more complex characters.
Yes. Netflix officially renewed Virgin River for Season 7 on October 23, 2024. The announcement came shortly after the successful release of Season 6 in December 2024.While Netflix has not confirmed an exact release date, industry reports suggest a release window in early to mid-2026. The show was absent from Netflix's 2025 Upfronts, making a 2025 release unlikely.
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