Virgin River fans in frenzy as Netflix makes major announcement about show’s future
Fans of Virgin River are over the moon with the news that Netflix has greenlit the beloved series for a seventh season ahead of the sixth season’s release.
Deadline disclosed that the renewal came two months before season six hits screens, treating viewers to more romantic adventures of Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson) this December.
The streaming giant has requested 10 additional episodes, marking it as their longest-running English-language drama series to date. The cast, including the likes of Sarah Dugdale, Tim Matheson, Kandyse McClure, Zibby Allen, and Colin Lawrence, hopped onto Instagram to share the announcement, sending fans into a frenzy.
“Good news, Virgin River is confirmed to come back for Season 7! ” exclaimed the programme’s official Instagram, with a promise of “More love, drama, and small-town charm coming your way. You’re very welcome.”
Adapted from Robyn Carr’s bestselling books, the series has captured the hearts of Netflix audiences, sparking joy in the comments section. A jubilant follower posted: “Congratulations @virginriverseries on your season 7 renewal! ! ! ” expressing sheer happiness and anticipation for both the crew and upcoming season six.
One fan couldn’t contain their excitement, saying: “Sooo pumped! Whooooo! Can’t wait for December 19th!”
Another chimed in with anticipation for the upcoming season: “As for season 7 can’t wait for that either, hopefully we won’t have to wait long to see that one! Virgin river is the best show keep the new seasons rolling!”
A third person responded with sheer joy: “HOORAY! ! ! ! ! ! Thank you for this exciting announcement! ! ! ! ! I cannot wait for A LOT more VIRGIN RIVER! ! ! ! ! !”
Virgin River is set to outdo popular series like The Crown and House of Cards, becoming Netflix’s longest-running English-language drama. It still has a way to go to surpass Elite, the Spanish hit that concluded after eight seasons.
