Netflix dropped new Virgin River photos, and fans immediately grabbed their detective hats.
The image everyone’s talking about? Hope holding Muriel close in a quiet, heartfelt moment. After years of tension — sparked by Muriel’s interest in Doc — this softer dynamic feels like a big shift.
Muriel’s cancer diagnosis in Season 6 added new depth to her character, and it looks like Season 7 will continue that storyline. If Hope is stepping in with genuine comfort, their relationship may have finally transformed into true friendship.
As the show returns March 12, viewers can expect plenty of romance, drama, and emotional twists across town.
But judging by this one photo, Hope and Muriel might deliver the most powerful scenes of all.