After months of speculation, Virgin River fans finally have their answer: Season 7 officially premieres in March 2026.
The beloved Netflix drama—one of the streamer’s longest-running and most consistently successful originals—returned in December 2024 with a chart-topping sixth season. As always, viewers were pulled back into the sweeping Northern California romance between Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson), along with all of Virgin River’s signature cliffhangers. And season 6 ended with a major one: the possibility that Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley) may be dead.
While Netflix has kept details tightly under wraps, fans now know they won’t have to wait too long to find out what really happened.
Ben Hollingsworth Confirms the Premiere Month
During an appearance on Good Day New York promoting his new film The Christmas Ring, star Ben Hollingsworth (Brady) confirmed the March 2026 premiere. One of the hosts announced the news first, and Hollingsworth nodded, adding that the milestone still feels surreal—particularly as the show heads into its record-breaking eighth season.
“Netflix is the largest streaming platform in the world, and to be the longest-running show is such a blessing. I love my character. I have such an attachment to Brady. Everything bad happens to this guy… I’m always hoping the writers give him a chance at happiness.”
What to Expect from Season 7 and Beyond
Season 8—making Virgin River the longest-running live-action scripted series in Netflix history—wrapped filming in June. With production complete, new faces will join the drama as the storyline deepens.
New Cast Members
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Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) plays a former police officer injured in the line of duty. Now working for the state medical board, her character arrives in Virgin River to investigate Doc’s clinic.
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Cody Kearsley (Riverdale) appears as Clay, a foster kid searching for his missing sister.
Returning Cast
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Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel)
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Martin Henderson (Jack)
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Tim Matheson (Doc)
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Annette O’Toole (Hope)
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Colin Lawrence (Preacher)
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Benjamin Hollingsworth (Brady)
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Zibby Allen (Brie)
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Sarah Dugdale (Lizzie)
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Marco Grazzini (Mike)
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Kai Bradbury (Denny)
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Kandyse McClure (Kaia)
Who’s Not Returning
Mark Ghanimé, who played Dr. Cameron Hayek since season 4, will not return as a series regular.
Storylines Heading Into Season 7
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has indicated that:
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The clinic will be a major narrative hub.
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Brady’s financial and emotional struggles will be spotlighted after the chaos of season 6.
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Mel and Jack’s future remains a central focus as they build their life beyond past heartbreaks.
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And, of course, the mystery surrounding Charmaine’s fate will be addressed.
A full trailer, first-look images, and more detailed plot teases are expected to arrive in the coming months as Netflix gears up for the show’s much-anticipated return.
