It’s official — the wait is almost over. Virgin River is finally heading back to Netflix, and fans couldn’t be happier.
After more than a year off the air, Netflix surprised viewers with a long-awaited update on January 7, confirming that Virgin River Season 7 will premiere on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The announcement came alongside a first-look Instagram photo featuring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson as Mel and Jack — instantly sending the fandom into celebration mode.
“First look: Mel and Jack are back in Virgin River season 7, premiering March 12!” the caption read, and that was all it took.
Within minutes, fans flooded the comments with excitement. “Finally! I can’t wait! 😍❤️” one viewer wrote, while another added, “We’ve waited so long for this moment!!!” Others begged Netflix to keep the series going, calling it one of their all-time favorite comfort shows.
The enthusiasm isn’t just about seeing familiar faces again — Season 7 promises major emotional growth for Mel and Jack. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith teased to Netflix Tudum that the new season will dive deeper into their life as a married couple.
“We’ve only just begun to see Mel and Jack function as a married couple,” Smith explained. “Season 7 explores that honeymoon phase — building a life on the farm, which comes with its own challenges.”
Mel’s adjustment to farmhouse life will continue to test her comfort zone, while the couple’s journey toward parenthood moves forward in a meaningful new way. According to Smith, Season 7 will expand on Mel and Jack’s exploration of adoption — pushing their relationship, and their dreams, to the next level.
