It’s a bittersweet moment for Virgin River fans. The beloved Netflix drama has officially wrapped filming on its highly anticipated seventh season, and while cameras have stopped rolling, the fate of the series beyond this chapter remains up in the air.
Several members of the cast took to Instagram to commemorate the end of the season, reflecting on the journey, the friendships formed, and the lasting impact of the fictional northern California town they’ve called home since the series began.
Saying Goodbye — For Now?
The heartfelt social media posts came from key stars including Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel), Martin Henderson (Jack), Tim Matheson (Doc), Annette O’Toole (Hope), Colin Lawrence (Preacher), Benjamin Hollingsworth (Brady), Zibby Allen (Brie), Sarah Dugdale (Lizzie), Marco Grazzini (Mike), Kai Bradbury (Denny), and Kandyse McClure (Kaia).
Benjamin Hollingsworth shared a sunlit selfie with his co-stars and captioned it, “First day of summer and last day of filming Season 7 of Virgin River. What a journey!”
Colin Lawrence (Preacher) also reflected on the milestone in a heartfelt video message:
“That’s a wrap on Season 7 for John ‘Preacher’ Middleton. This show has been the most fun to work on — blessed to be part of it for seven seasons. Fingers crossed for more to come.”
Meanwhile, series lead Alexandra Breckenridge teased an exciting plot twist involving her character wearing scrubs again, sparking fan theories about Mel’s career possibly evolving in the upcoming season.
What’s Next for the Show?
Based on the novels by Robyn Carr, Virgin River has become a global hit for Netflix, captivating viewers with its mix of romance, family drama, and small-town charm. The show’s seventh season is expected to pick up just two hours after the cliffhanger ending of Season 6 — promising intense emotional fallout, new beginnings, and possibly some shocking twists.
But despite the strong following and emotional investment from fans, Netflix has not yet announced a renewal for Season 8, leaving the series’ future in question. With over 20 books in Carr’s series, there’s certainly more story to tell — but it’s a waiting game now.
Virgin River Season 7: What We Know
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No time jump — the story picks up immediately after Season 6’s dramatic ending.
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Mel and Jack will settle into newlywed life and explore the next steps toward parenthood.
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New characters (including Sara Canning’s medical investigator) will shake things up.
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Doc’s medical license drama and Brie’s complicated love triangle will take center stage.
As fans eagerly await a premiere date — most likely late 2025 or early 2026 — one thing’s for sure: Virgin River still has plenty of heart left to give. Whether Season 7 marks the final chapter or simply the next page remains to be seen. Stay tuned, and keep your fingers crossed.
