Virgin River Season 7: Release Date, Cast Clues, and What to Expect on Netflix
Virgin River fans can finally mark their calendars—Netflix has just confirmed that Season 7 will premiere on March 12, 2026, ending more than a year of anticipation for the next chapter in the hit drama.
If you’ve been waiting—maybe a little too patiently—for more Virgin River, there’s finally something concrete to mark on your Netflix calendar. After what feels like forever (seriously, over a year), Netflix has finally thrown fans a bone: Season 7 lands March 12, 2026. So yeah, your next binge session is officially booked. Let's break down everything you need to know—because there’s actually a lot happening beneath all that small-town charm.
About That Release Date (And Yes, Binge-Ready)
Netflix has confirmed: all ten episodes of Virgin River Season 7 are dropping at once, worldwide, on March 12, 2026. None of that weekly drip-drip nonsense—they want you hooked for hours, just like before.
For those already thinking ahead: Netflix is doubling down, and Season 8 is officially a go, with another ten-episode order in the pipeline. So whatever you do, don’t cancel your subscription just yet.
Filming & Location—No Surprises, Thankfully
The series stuck to its roots, filming in Vancouver from March to June 2025. They’re holding onto those lush Pacific Northwest vibes that make pretending you’re in a cozy, emotionally fraught town feel extra inviting.
Production wrapped by June 2025—no strikes, no wild stories (sadly), just steady, on-brand drama.
So, What Happens Next for Mel and Jack?
If you need a refresher: Season 6 ended with Jack Sheridan and Mel Monroe finally getting married. Cue: sighs of relief across the fandom.
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith says Season 7 picks up literally right after the wedding. We’re about to see what “honeymoon phase” looks like in a place where even going to the grocery store is apparently dramatic. The newlyweds will navigate farm life—yes, their home just got a lot less 'cabin chic,' and Mel’s still adjusting. (One of those fish-out-of-water situations that never stops being a thing in this show.)
Adoption also enters the picture, so expect parenthood storylines to ramp up. But don’t worry, Netflix isn’t breaking up Mel and Jack (at least, not yet). Instead, other couples get plenty of focus.
Who’s Back, Who’s New
Pretty much everyone’s returning for the drama (or possibly the scenery). Here’s a breakdown of the core line-up and some new faces:
- Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel Monroe)
- Martin Henderson (Jack Sheridan)
- Tim Matheson (Doc Mullins)
- Annette O'Toole (Hope McCrea)
- Colin Lawrence (Preacher)
- Benjamin Hollingsworth (Brady)
- Zibby Allen (Brie)
- Sarah Dugdale (Lizzie)
- Marco Grazzini (Mike)
- Kai Bradbury (Denny)
- Kandyse McClure (Kaia)
- Sara Canning and Cody Kearsley (both joining in Season 7, but Netflix is keeping quiet on their roles for now)
Other romances & plotlines
Besides Mel and Jack, we’ll see Hope and Doc possibly patching things up (again), Preacher and Kaia’s romance evolving, and Lizzie and Denny bracing for parenthood. If you’re here for the cozy plus the chaos, it’s lining up to be classic Virgin River.
The Rundown
Just to recap in one bite-sized format for your group chat:
| Title | Virgin River |
| Genre | Romantic Drama |
| Based On | Robyn Carr novels |
| Premiere Date (S7) | March 12, 2026 |
| Episodes | 10 (drops all at once) |
| Streaming | Netflix, worldwide |
| Season 8 | Confirmed; another 10 episodes |
| Usual Episode Runtime | 45–60 minutes |
If you’re counting, Virgin River is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s longest-running drama series. If you love romance, picturesque pine forests, and just a dash of soapy complications, mark your calendar for March 2026—because apparently, nobody leaves Virgin River for long.