Netflix Confirms Future of Beloved Romantic Drama 'Virgin River' — and It's Good News
VANCOUVER, JUL 14 – Netflix renews Virgin River for an eighth season with 10 new episodes after season 7 wrapped filming, introducing new characters and expanding storylines in small-town drama.
- Netflix renewed the romantic drama Virgin River for its eighth season, continuing the story set in a small town in 2025.
- This renewal follows the completion of season seven's production, which began earlier in 2025 and included filming in Vancouver and Mexico.
- Season seven explores Mel and Jack's first steps into marriage and family planning while Doc and Hope defend the town's clinic and community integrity.
- Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith expressed deep appreciation to Netflix and the audience for their support in enabling the series to move forward with these cherished characters.
- With 10 episodes confirmed for season eight, the series will maintain loyal viewership and remains Netflix’s longest-running live-action scripted show.
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