An adaptation of the popular Robyn Carr novels, Virgin River season 7 ends by teasing the possibility that Charmaine (Lauren Hammersley) could be dead. While audiences will have to wait for any concrete explanation on what happened to Jack’s ex-girlfriend, the good news is that they won’t be waiting too much longer to see how it all unfolds.
In an interview with Good Day New York to promote his new movie The Christmas Ring, which is currently available on VOD, star Ben Hollingsworth reveals that Virgin River season 7 will premiere in March 2026. The debut month is first announced by one of the hosts of the morning show, with Hollingsworth later confirming the news and reflecting on the show’s record-breaking season 8 renewal and his journey as Dan Brady:
“That is still just hitting home. For me, it’s surreal. You know, Netflix is the largest streaming platform in the world, and to be the longest-running show is such a blessing. I love my character. I have such an attachment to Brady. I fight for him. Everything bad happens to this guy; I always say he’s like — if he had an address, it would be between a rock and a hard place. You just can’t catch a break. And so when I’m reading these scripts, I’m like, come on, guys, give them a chance to have happiness.”
Riverdale alum Cody Kearsley also joins the Virgin River cast as Clay, a foster kid looking for his sister. Other returning actors include Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, Zibby Allen, Sarah Dugdale, Grazzini, Kai Bradbury, and Kandyse McClure. There will be one familiar face missing, however, with showrunner and executive producer Patrick Sean Smith confirming that Mark Ghanimé will no longer be a main cast member. Ghanimé played Dr. Cameron Hayek, joining in season 4.
Smith likewise noted that the show’s titular clinic will be a major focus, with Dan Brady’s personal and financial struggles also expected to receive some spotlight after the turbulence that Hollingsworth’s character has faced. Viewers will learn more, including a full trailer and preview photos, in the coming months as Virgin River and all its romances prepare for a return to Netflix.
