Just when you think Virgin River has told every story its tiny, gossip-loving town can hold, Season 7 proves there’s always room for more. With filming now wrapped, the Netflix favorite is officially introducing two new characters—and they’re poised to shake up life for Mel, Jack, and everyone in between.
Joining the cast is Sara Canning, familiar to fans of The Vampire Diaries. She steps into the role of Victoria, a former police officer turned investigator for the state medical board. Her arrival isn’t exactly casual—Victoria is set to examine Doc’s medical practice, putting Hope instantly on edge. But work isn’t the only reason she’s in town. A meaningful connection from her past suggests that her visit could turn deeply personal, fast.
Also arriving is Cody Kearsley (Riverdale, Daybreak) as Clay, a rugged rodeo veteran with a painful history. Raised in foster care and separated from his younger sister years ago, Clay comes to Virgin River still searching for answers—and family. His emotional backstory hints at a character who may quietly embed himself into the heart of the town.
While Mel and Jack navigate married life and Hope and Doc continue their second-chance love story, Victoria and Clay bring fresh mystery and emotional weight. They’re the kind of arrivals Virgin River does best: layered, wounded, and impossible to ignore.