Virgin River season 7 arrives on Netflix next month, but fans are already bracing themselves for heartbreak after a new trailer sparked intense speculation about Mel and Jack’s adoption journey — and a potentially devastating twist involving Lizzie.
The hit romance drama, starring Alexandra Breckenridge as nurse practitioner Mel Monroe, has built its emotional core around second chances. Mel’s move to the small Northern California town followed the tragic death of her husband, and across six seasons she has slowly rebuilt her life alongside bar owner and former Marine Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), with guidance from local doctor Vernon “Doc” Mullins (Tim Matheson).
What Season 7 Will Pick Up From
Season 7 premieres on Thursday, March 12, continuing several unresolved storylines — including the mysterious disappearance of Jack’s ex, Charmaine, and a bombshell revelation from Marley, one of Mel’s pregnant patients.
Marley’s announcement that her baby’s original adoptive parents have backed out opens the door for Mel and Jack to finally become parents themselves, setting up what appears to be the central emotional arc of the upcoming 10 episodes.
Trailer Raises Doubts About the Adoption
However, the newly released trailer has cast serious doubt on whether that dream will become reality.
In one emotional exchange, Marley admits she needs “a little more time,” prompting a visibly frustrated Jack to ask, “We’re supposed to sit here and wait?”
Mel, ever the steady presence, replies quietly: “What else can we do? It’s not our baby. Not yet.”
Those lines alone were enough to send fans into theory mode, with many questioning whether Marley will ultimately decide to keep her child.
One Reddit user predicted a familiar Virgin River twist:
“It’s so obvious the pregnant chick will back out and Mel will find out she’s pregnant. Calling it now.”
Others echoed the frustration, noting how much Mel has already endured.
“Can’t Mel have her moment already? I feel like she’s gone through too much,” one fan wrote.
The Lizzie Theory That Has Fans Worried
But the most unsettling theory centers on Lizzie (Sarah Dugdale), whose struggles with new motherhood are subtly highlighted in the trailer.
Several viewers believe the footage hints at postnatal depression, leading to speculation that Lizzie could ultimately give up her baby — potentially to Mel and Jack — if Marley changes her mind.
“I still wonder if Mel and Jack won’t end up with Lizzie’s baby,” one fan suggested online.
Another replied:
“That would be an interesting plot twist. Maybe Lizzie will be too overwhelmed with motherhood and give the baby away if the other mum backs out. It’s predictable — but devastating.”
If true, the storyline would mark one of the show’s most emotionally complex turns yet, forcing Lizzie to confront an impossible choice while testing Mel and Jack’s long-awaited path to parenthood.
Get the Tissues Ready
Whatever direction the story takes, Season 7 appears poised to deliver the emotional highs and lows Virgin River is known for — blending hope, heartbreak, and hard-earned love in equal measure.
Virgin River season 7 premieres March 12, 2026, exclusively on Netflix.