Despite Netflix's wave of cancelations, this drama becomes the joint-longest-running series on the streamer thanks to a surprise early season 7 renewal

Oct. 25, 2024

Good news, Virgin River fans!

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Virgin River has just become one of Netflix’s longest-running shows – and in this day and age, with the streamer so quick to axe a much-loved series after just one season, that’squitethe achievement.

Thanks to an early renewal, the drama joins the likes of Orange is the New Black and Grace and Frankie, both of which aired for seven seasons.

Based on Robyn Carr’s novel series of the same name, the show follows Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), a midwife and nurse practitioner who relocates from Los Angeles to the eponymous Northern California town for work. The move offers her the perfect opportunity to leave painful memories behind her, but Mel quickly realizes, small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected – striking up an all-consuming romance with former marine Jack (Martin Henderson).

The show currently boasts an impressive 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

“I think we’ve only just begun to see Mel and Jack function as a married couple, which is exciting,” says showrunner Patrick Sean Smith. Season 7 will “explore the honeymoon phase for them as they’re building their lives on the farm, which can come with its own obstacles.”

Virgin River seasons 1 to 6 are streaming now. Already binged the lot? Check out our picks of thebest Netflix showsfor some viewing inspiration.

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