Virgin River Season 7 Potential Release Date, Plot, Cast And News

Mel and Jack’s relationship hit a major milestone in season 6 of Virgin River as they geared up for the wedding of the year (largely orchestrated by Hope). However, amidst the romantic journey, there was the usual dose of drama.

The latest season featured fraud, threats from old enemies, and life-altering news for a beloved character. The season finale left fans with some cliffhangers, leaving them wondering when the popular Netflix series will return. Here’s everything we know.

You can also check out our full review of Virgin River season 6.

When could Virgin River season 7 be released?

The good news is that Virgin River season 7 is officially in the works, making it Netflix’s longest-running drama series to date.

The cast shared the exciting news on social media well before the season 6 premiere:

While Netflix hasn’t confirmed the exact release date for season 7, we can make an educated guess based on past seasons and rumors.

The last two seasons of the show premiered towards the end of the year. According to Deadline, scripts were set to be finalized in January 2025, with filming scheduled to commence in the spring, as revealed by showrunner Patrick Sean Smith.

According to Whats On Netflix, filming is expected to begin on March 12 and conclude on June 26, 2025.

Filming for season 6 started in February 2024, so this schedule is slightly later. Therefore, we anticipate that Virgin River season 7 will likely arrive in late 2025 or early 2026. The latter is more probable if production takes as long as it did last year.

How many episodes will there be in Virgin River season 7?

Deadline confirmed that Virgin River season 7 will consist of ten episodes, mirroring the format of season 6.

What will the plot of Virgin River season 7 be?

Spoilers for Virgin River season 6 ahead.

Despite facing various obstacles, Mel and Jack finally had their dream wedding. Now, they are embarking on another significant life change: they are expecting a baby.

After experiencing several heartbreaking miscarriages and grappling with her fertility struggles, Mel and Jack were considering the lengthy adoption process. However, a surprising turn of events may bring a baby into their lives sooner than expected.

Marley, a patient at Mel’s new birthing center, was planning to give her baby to a local couple. However, after some complications, she turns to Mel and Jack, offering them the chance to raise the child.

Actress Alexandra Breckenridge shared with TVLine her excitement about portraying Mel’s journey to motherhood: “I’m really excited to play Mel becoming a mother, knowing what it all means for her… all of those emotions are going to come out when she finally becomes the mother that she’s wanted to be basically her whole life.”

In addition to Mel and Jack’s journey to parenthood, the season finale left some other storylines open. Jack’s discovery at Charmaine’s house hinted at potential danger, especially with former gang leader Calvin causing trouble. The possible closure of Doc’s clinic and Muriel’s battle with breast cancer are also key plot points for season 7.

Virgin River season 7 cast – who could return?

Expected to reprise their roles in the upcoming season are:

• Alexandra Breckenridge – Mel
• Martin Henderson – Jack
• Tim Matheson – Dr. Vernon
• Annette O’Toole – Hope
• Benjamin Hollingsworth – Brady
• Colin Lawrence – Preacher
• Marco Grazzini – Mike
• Zibby Allen – Brie
• Sarah Dugdale – Lizzie
• Kai Bradbury – Denny
• Teryl Rothery – Muriel
• John Allen Nelson – Everett
• Kandyse McClure – Kaia
• David Cubitt – Calvin
• Lauren Hammersley – Charmaine
• Nicola Cavendish – Connie
• Gwynyth Walsh – Jo Ellen

Mark Ghanime will not be returning as Cameron.

Is there a trailer for Virgin River season 7?

As filming for Virgin River season 7 has not yet begun, a trailer is not available at this time. We will update this article as soon as a trailer is released.

Will there be a season 8 of Virgin River?

While Netflix has not officially confirmed a season 8 for Virgin River, the series continues to perform well and is cost-effective to produce, giving hope for future seasons.

If season 8 is greenlit, we may hear about it closer to the release of season 7, which is estimated to be late 2025 or early 2026.

According to Alexandra Breckenridge on Katee Sackhoff’s podcast, the possibility of an eighth season seems promising. She mentioned being under contract for eight seasons, indicating that the show could have a clear conclusion if it were to end.

Patrick Sean Smith is also considering a prequel spin-off show focusing on Mel’s parents and younger versions of characters like Doc and Hope.

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