‘Virgin River’ Fans Can’t Hold it Together Over Historic Announcement: ‘This Is the Best News’ originally appeared on Parade.
Virgin River is setting records on Netflix, mere days after its sister show, Sullivan’s Crossing, demanded attention with two of its seasons (the third season is currently airing on The CW in the U.S.) available for streaming.
On July 10, Alexandra Breckenridge, who portrays Mel Monroe, celebrated the romance drama scoring an early season 8 renewal. According to Deadline, the series’ eighth season was greenlit a few days after season 7—expected to air sometime in 2026—wrapped up production.
Virgin River Season 8 will also consist of 10 episodes, following the lives of Mel and her husband Jack Sheridan (played by Martin Henderson), along with all the other compelling characters and developments in the small town of Virgin River.
Following the pickup, the scripted drama made history at the streaming giant, as Deadline believes it is Netflix’s “longest-running live-action scripted series,” surpassing Grace and Frankie and Orange Is the New Black, both with seven seasons. Spanish drama Elite consisted of eight seasons with only 64 episodes, while Virgin River will boast a total of 84—and counting. In terms of episode count, the outlet did flag that Grace and Frankie holds the record with 94 total, though it is a half-hour series compared to Virgin River’s hour-long episodes.
Fans couldn’t contain their excitement upon hearing the news, which guarantees a stay at Virgin River through at least 2027/2028, depending on when the season premieres.
“OHMYGOD YAY!!” one fan commented on Breckenridge’s post, with another exclaiming, “WOO HOO I’ve been waiting for this …….🥰”
“Congratulations Alex and all the VR team!! So so well deserved and so happy for you all! My fav show ever! You totally made my day!! Can’t wait! 🙌❤️❤️❤️,” someone wrote, as another noted, “OMG amazing news !! I’m too happy for words ❤️❤️ Well done to the whole team 👏👏.”
Benjamin Hollingsworth, who plays Brody, also shared the exciting news alongside a photo of his onscreen love interest, Brie Sheridan (played by Zibby Allen), writing, “Here WE go… AGAIN! Picked up for Season8! So much love to our fans and everyone who watches and supports our show. It takes this a village to make this village and I’m forever grateful to be on this ride! And a big THANK YOU to @netflix 🫶🏼🙌🏼.”
“This is the best news!” one fan wrote, as another called the series, “My comfort watch!!!!🙌.”
Six seasons of the series, based on the books by Robyn Carr, are available to stream on Netflix now, with the most recent dropping on Dec. 19, 2024.
‘Virgin River’ Fans Can’t Hold it Together Over Historic Announcement: ‘This Is the Best News’ first appeared on Parade on Jul 10, 2025