On Wednesday, Netflix announced that the hit series, based upon the novels by Robyn Carr, has been renewed for a seventh season. The sixth season is still forthcoming with all 10 episodes set to drop on the streamer on Dec. 19. Season 7 will also feature 10 hourlong episodes.
The Virgin River cast shared a video on Instagram celebrating the news. “Good news, Virgin River is confirmed to come back for Season 7! More love, drama, and small-town charm coming your way. You’re very welcome,” the cast announced.
Season 6 is set to follow the run-up to the wedding of Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson), diving into Mel’s past and her relationship with newly discovered biological father Everett (John Allen Nelson). It will also address Preacher’s (Colin Lawrence) trial for the death of Wes (Steve Bacic) and the chef’s burgeoning romance with Kaia (Kandyse McClure).
Other storylines in the mix for season 6 include the health and wellbeing of Doc (Tim Matheson); the relationship between Denny (Kai Bradbury) and Lizzie (Sarah Dugsdale) as they await the birth of their child (hopefully, the renewal doesn’t mean she’ll be pregnant as long as Charmaine); a growing romance between Mike (Marco Grazzini) and Brie (Zibby Allen); and Brady (Benjamin Hollingsworth) once again finding himself ensnared in the plotting of local drug dealers.
The season is also set to feature flashbacks to the 1970s, telling the story of when Mel’s mom met Everett. Netflix is developing a prequel series about Mel’s parents, and many believe these flashbacks could serve as a backdoor pilot.
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But in addition to that prequel series, they’ll also be making a seventh season of the small-town romance. Who knew one town could contain so much drama?
