It’s official: Virgin River isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Netflix has renewed the beloved drama for Season 8, cementing its place in history as the streamer’s longest-running original scripted series — a milestone few shows ever reach.
The news, revealed in July 2025, sparked celebration across the fandom, but one reaction stood out. Star Alexandra Breckenridge, who has anchored the series as Mel since its 2019 debut, marked the moment with a joyful Instagram post: “#virginriver keeps on keeping on!” Short, sweet, and perfectly on brand.
Fans quickly flooded the comments with love, thanking the cast and crew for years of comfort viewing and emotional storytelling. And Netflix didn’t stop there. Tudum confirmed that Seasons 7 and 8 will each feature 10 episodes, with Season 7 even filming briefly in Mexico — a first for the series.
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith also teased what’s ahead: Season 7 will follow Mel and Jack (Martin Henderson**) as newlyweds building a life and family together, while Doc and Hope fight to protect the heart of Virgin River from outside threats.
In an era of short-lived streaming hits, Virgin River’s longevity feels remarkable — and deeply earned. Cozy, heartfelt, and quietly unstoppable, the little town that could just keeps on keeping on.
