Fans of Netflix’s cozy small-town drama can finally mark their calendars. The highly anticipated seventh season of Virgin River has a confirmed release date and a brand-new trailer full of hints about the emotional journeys awaiting the residents of the beloved fictional town.
Following the long-awaited wedding of Mel Monroe and Jack Sheridan in the Season 6 finale, Season 7 will premiere globally on Thursday, March 12, 2026. All new episodes will be available to stream at once on Netflix. For viewers in the United States, Canada, and Australia, the season typically becomes available at midnight. In the United Kingdom, new content usually drops at 8:00 AM GMT, and in India, it is often available from 12:30 PM IST.
The new trailer and photos released by Netflix show Mel and Jack beaming as newlyweds, but their path to happiness is never simple.
“We’re having a baby,” a joyful Mel tells Jack in the trailer. However, the scene quickly shifts to show Marley, the pregnant patient who asked them to adopt her child, appearing conflicted and asking for more time.
This storyline picks up directly from the Season 6 cliffhanger, continuing the couple’s challenging journey toward parenthood after past tragedies. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has confirmed the season will explore their honeymoon phase and the obstacles of building a life together on Jack’s farm.
New and Returning Cast Members for the Upcoming Season
The core cast of Virgin River is set to return for the new episodes. This includes leads Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson as Mel and Jack. They are joined by fan favorites like Tim Matheson as Doc, Annette O’Toole as Hope, Colin Lawrence as Preacher, and Benjamin Hollingsworth as Brady.
Other returning stars are Zibby Allen (Brie), Sarah Dugdale (Lizzie), Marco Grazzini (Mike), Kai Bradbury (Denny), and Kandyse McClure (Kaia).
Season 7 also introduces three new faces to the town, each bringing their own drama.
- Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) joins as Victoria, a former police officer turned state medical board investigator. She arrives in Virgin River to look into Doc’s medical practice, which puts his clinic’s future in jeopardy.
- Cody Kearsley (Riverdale) plays Clay, a tough former rodeo worker. Described as someone who gets noticed when he walks into a room, Clay is searching for his younger sister, from whom he was separated in the foster care system.
- Austin Nichols (One Tree Hill) joins the cast as a mysterious figure from Mel’s past, though details about his character remain under wraps.
Key Storylines and Drama Teased for Season 7
While Mel and Jack’s adoption journey and newlywed life take center stage, the trailer promises plenty of other drama swirling around Virgin River.
Doc Mullins faces a professional crisis. With investigator Victoria in town, Doc must fight to save his clinic and the trust of the community. He is seen pleading with residents, stating, “Some of you have lost faith in me, but being your doctor is personal to me”.
Brie’s love triangle continues. The Season 6 finale ended with Mike proposing to Brie after she confessed to sleeping with her ex, Brady. The new trailer shows Brie and Brady sharing a moment as friends, but her answer to Mike’s proposal is still a mystery.
Lizzie and Denny welcome their baby, but new motherhood may not be easy. The trailer hints that Lizzie could be struggling with postnatal depression after her daughter is born.
Other town tensions include potential trouble between Preacher and his girlfriend, Kaia, Muriel’s ongoing cancer treatment, and the development of a possible love triangle involving Doc, his wife Hope, and Mel’s father, Everett.
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Behind the Scenes and Series Future
Production on Virgin River Season 7 wrapped in the summer of 2025. The season is confirmed to have 10 episodes. Directing duties are shared across the season by Andy Mikita, Audrey Cummings, Monika Mitchell, Ruba Nadda, and Felipe Rodriguez.
The good news for fans is that more Virgin River is already on the way. Netflix has officially renewed the series for an eighth season. Production for Season 8 is scheduled to begin in April 2026, with an expected release in 2027. This renewal solidifies Virgin River as Netflix’s longest-running original English-language scripted drama series.
The series is based on the bestselling book series by author Robyn Carr, which has sold over 13 million copies worldwide.
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