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We have some good news for Netflix subscribers waiting to stream Sullivan's Crossing season 3! The new season, which just aired on The CW this spring and summer, will be added to Netflix shortly.

According to a report from What's on Netflix, Sullivan's Crossing season 3 will be released on Netflix starting Aug. 11, just a little under a month away at the time of publishing. Even if you haven't started your binge-watch of Sullivan's Crossing on Netflix yet, you still have more than enough time to catch up before season 3 hits Netflix later this summer.

Sullivan's Crossing is the sleeper hit of the summer on Netflix. After knocking Squid Game season 3 from the No. 1 spot on Netflix, Sullivan's Crossing has held on for about a week as the top show on Netflix US. It will probably stay that way until Untamed starring Eric Bana hits Netflix on July 17.

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Some of your Virgin River favorites are going south of the border in Season 7. The only question is… who? And why? And when? Ok, there are actually quite a few unanswered questions to tackle here.

My queries stem from Tudum’s announcement about Netflix renewing Virgin River for Season 8, even before its Season 7 premiere. Published earlier this week, The article references how most of Season 7 was filmed in Vancouver, as usual, but with “a brief stop in Mexico” this time around.

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Just when fans thought Virgin River delivered peak emotional comfort, Netflix quietly added Sullivan’s Crossing, its steamier Canadian twin, to its roster, and so far, the show has been wreaking havoc on the streaming platform.

Also based on Robyn Carr’s novels of the same name, the show features the same cozy small-town vibe with a neurosurgeon lead, small-town scandals, and bigger romantic sparks. While we await the next season of VR, its twin is the perfect hug-your-pillow show with just a bit more heat.

Sullivan’s Crossing is a Lot Similar to Virgin River Chad Michael Murray and Morgan Kohan in a still from Sullivan’s Crossing | Credits: Netflix

Although Sullivan’s Crossing and Virgin River are not exactly carbon copies, they do share several similar traits. While VR is all about slow-burn warmth and family‑first drama, Sullivan’s Crossing is more emotionally charged, blending heartfelt moments with sensual undertones.

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Virgin River. (L to R) Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe, Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan in episode 610 of Virgin River. Cr. Ricardo Hubbs/Netflix © 2024 The upcoming season of Virgin River will require you to free up your schedule, because Netflix has confirmed the show will return for an eighth season, promising more Northern California adventures, romance, and small-town charm. This renewal? It’s definitely a win for all the fans out there who just love Mel, Jack, and the rest of the Virgin River crew. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith didn’t hold back his excitement on Tudum (that’s Netflix’s companion site), mentioning: “I am incredibly thankful to Netflix and the fans for giving us the opportunity to keep exploring the lives of these characters within the Virgin River family.” For those following nurse practitioner Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and charming bartender Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson), Season 6 left them...

While Squid Game season 3 is breaking Netflix records all over the place, there's a new top show on the Netflix Top 10, and it's the perfect show for Virgin River fans and those waiting to watch Virgin River season 7 on Netflix!

Earlier this week, Sullivan's Crossing, the CTV and CW series, officially became the No. 1 show in the United States and bumped Squid Game season 3 to the No. 2 spot on the list for the first time since the season premiered on June 27.

The first two seasons of Sullivan's Crossing, which stars Chad Michael Murray, Morgan Kohan, Scott Patterson, Tom Jackson, and Andrea Menard, were just added to Netflix in July 2025. Given the popularity of other romantic dramas like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, and more on Netflix, it makes a lot of sense why Sullivan's Crossing is a big hit with Netflix subscribers.

The series tells the story of Maggie Sullivan, a...

Have you ever considered leaving your current life and starting anew in a new city? If so, then Virgin River is the show that you will instantly pick up and hold dear. The show has been going on for 6 faithful seasons, and currently, the show will be returning for a 7th season. Amidst the return, Netflix drops another exciting announcement of how the show has been renewed for an 8th season. Exciting news, right?

The news would have been tantalizing to the ears, but the series has a critical issue with the relationship between Lizzie and Denny, which has been an eyesore for us to watch. Though there are many problems revolving around the two, the fans’ concern about how the show is wasting their potential must be taken care of sooner or later, before advancing further.

Netflix’s Virgin River Gets Renewed for Season 8

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Netflix quietly confirmed on 10 July that its small-town romance “Virgin River” will return for a ten-episode eighth season, pushing the adaptation past “Grace & Frankie” and “Orange Is the New Black” to become the service’s longest-running scripted original. The early renewal arrived before the seventh season has even secured a premiere date, underscoring the streamer’s confidence in the franchise.

In a statement, showrunner Patrick Sean Smith thanked Netflix and viewers for “allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters,” adding that “there’s a lot more to go” with Mel, Jack and their Northern California neighbours. Season 7 wrapped filming in Vancouver and Mexico late last month and is expected to land on the platform in late 2025, giving fans 20 new episodes across the next two seasons.

The drama’s staying power is rooted in numbers as much as nostalgia: the series has logged 38 weeks in Nielsen’s U.

With Virgin River'srenewal for an eighth season, it has set an awe-inspiring Netflix record. The show was renewed for season 8 prior to the release of Virgin River season 7, which is expected to arrive in Q4 2025. With the show's tremendous success, Netflix continues to put faith in the long-running series, renewing it before season 7's premiere.

With Virgin River officially renewed for eight seasons (via Deadline), it's now the longest-running scripted Netflix original series. It has surpassed the comedy show Grace and Frankie,as well as the dramedy Orange Is the New Black, both of which have seven seasons. The Spanish teen drama Elite has eight seasons, but Virgin River has more total episodes.

Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, and Annette O’Toole, and it's been regarded as one of the streaming platform's easy-to-consume comfort shows. While not an awards juggernaut like Squid Game or Adolescence, it's found...

Alert the phone tree and convene the sewing circle, because there’s some major Virgin River news headed your way: The series has been renewed for Season 8. That means another year of adventures with your favorite small-town California residents.

“On behalf of myself and the whole Virgin River family, we’re eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith tells Tudum.

Virgin River follows nurse practitioner Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) as she moves from the big city to the picturesque titular Northern California town — and falls in love with rough-around-the-edges bartender Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). When we last left the happy couple in the Season 6 finale, they had finally tied the knot and were ready to experience life as newlyweds.

“Season 7 will find Mel and Jack taking their first steps into marriage...

While Season 7 of Virgin River is still awaiting a release date, some exciting news has just arrived. According to Variety, the romantic drama series — starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson — has just received an early Season 8 renewal at Netflix. This news comes as no surprise to those familiar with the series, as it was previously renewed for Season 7 ahead of Season 6's debut.

Based on Robyn Carr's book series of the same name, Virgin River follows Melinda "Mel" Monroe’s (Breckenridge) journey as she leaves her past life behind and starts over in the remote titular town. Throughout the course of the series, viewers have witnessed Mel experience the highs and lows of living in the picturesque fictitious countryside, as well as her brewing romantic relationship with Henderson’s Jack Sheridan. The sixth season saw Mel and Jack tie the knot, anticipating new beginnings. But as the two look forward to their future together,...

“Virgin River” was renewed for Season 8 at Netflix, becoming the platform’s longest-running scripted series yet.

The romance saga starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson recently wrapped production on Season 7, which is set to premiere later this year.

“On behalf of myself and the whole ‘Virgin River’ family, we’re eternally grateful to Netflix and to the fans for allowing us to continue on this journey with these beloved characters,” showrunner Sean Patrick Smith said in a statement.

The beloved romantic series first premiered in 2019 and is based on the novels of the same name by Robyn Carr. The series follows nurse practitioner Mel Monroe (Breckenridge) after she moves from the big city to a small Northern California town. Once there, she falls in love with seemingly rough bartender Jack Sheridan (Henderson).

Season 6 ended with Mel and Jack’s wedding. The upcoming Season 7 will explore their lives as newlyweds as...

Before Season 7 of “Virgin River” even has a premiere date, the series has been renewed for its eighth season at Netflix.

An early renewal is par for the course for “Virgin River,” which was renewed for Season 7 ahead of the October 2024 release of the sixth season. The series has consistently brought in strong viewership for Netflix since its debut in 2019. Season 6 spent four weeks on the Netflix Top 10, peaking with 9.2 million views in its second week.

“Virgin River” is based on Robyn Carr’s book series of the same name and stars Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe. Hoping to leave her past life behind, Mel moves to Virgin River, a remote town in Northern California. There, having taken a job as a midwife and nurse practitioner, she meets and falls in love with former Marine and local bartender Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). Season 6 sees Mel and Jack get married, while...

Mel and Jack’s love story is going to continue for at least one more season on Virgin River!

As first reported by Deadline, Netflix has handed out an early renewal to its hit drama, picking up Virgin River for season 8 ahead of its forthcoming seventh season. Netflix continues to bet big on the franchise, continuing the streak of renewing the show early to help cut back on the gap between seasons. In fact, Virgin River is one of the only Netflix scripted series that has managed to release a new season annually since its premiere in 2019!

Not only has Virgin River been renewed, but with the show’s season 8 pickup, the Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson-led series has made Netflix history! With its season 8 renewal, which will consist of 10 episodes, Virgin River becomes Netflix’s longest-running scripted series! With season 8, Virgin River will have run for 84 episodes, and...

Virgin River is showing no signs of slowing down: Netflix has renewed the romantic drama for Season 8 — which, at least in terms of seasons, makes it the streamer’s longest-running, English-language original series to date.

The early pickup, which was first reported by Deadline, comes one week after Season 7 wrapped production. Season 8 will consist of 10 episodes, Netflix’s Tudum reports. A release date has not yet been announced.

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Exclusive: Another year, another early renewal and another record for Netflix’s popular romantic drama Virgin River. Mere days after production wrapped on the upcoming seventh season of the series starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson, it has been renewed for Season 8, which will once again consist of 10 episodes.

With the pickup, Virgin River is believed to be Netflix’s longest-running live-action scripted series. It has surpassed comedy Grace and Frankie and comedy-drama Orange Is the New Black‘s seven-season runs and has edged Spanish teen drama Elite‘s eight seasons with 84 vs. 64 episodes across them.

It is not surprising that Virgin River, one of Netflix’s “blue sky”, “comfort” series, has eclipsed flashier, higher-profile...

Here’s some extra-sweet news you won’t even hear at Paige’s Bakeaway: Virgin River has begun filming Season 7, and it’s welcoming two new faces.

Two photos from the set, which you can see below, show as production starts on the new batch of episodes — which means finding out what’s next for the beloved Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) as they take the next steps in their relationship. “There’s a lot more to go here with these characters,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith tells Tudum.

Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) joins the cast as ex-cop Victoria, who was shot in the line of duty and now works for the state medical board as an investigator. Victoria comes to Virgin River to look into Doc’s practice but runs into a friend she wouldn’t mind catching up with … or maybe even pursuing something more.

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Everything We Know About Netflix’s Virgin River Season 7 So Far(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Virgin River is not done with your emotions. Netflix’s fan-favorite small-town saga is officially rolling into its seventh season, and while the pace of life in the fictional northern town might be slow, the drama behind the scenes? Anything but. This time, old ties are being tested. And fresh faces are moving in, some with secrets, others with second chances. The season looks ready to stir the pot in a big way.

Virgin River Season 7: Production Timeline

Filming for Season 7 kicked off back on March 12, 2025, and the cameras were expected to stop rolling by June 26. With 10 episodes lined up, the show’s return date is still a mystery. Netflix hasn’t stamped a launch window yet, but given the radio silence on 2025 content lists, early 2026 (maybe around Valentine’s Day) feels more realistic than a late-2025 release.

Last week, the Virgin River cast had fans extremely excited with the most recent update about the hit Netflix romantic drama series. As cameras stopped rolling on season 7, the cast shared various posts on social media celebrating that filming had officially wrapped on the upcoming new season. However, there's now word that cameras might not have stopped rolling as we previously thought.

As What's on Netflix reports, Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson were spotted filming scenes for Virgin River season 7 in Yucatan, Mexico. It's the first time that the series has filmed somewhere other than Canada, which clearly makes whatever's happening in this storyline a special event. They were the only two cast members seen filming in Mexico. Well, so far.

Breckenridge and Henderson were photographed filming by the water, which seems to lend to some predictions that Mel and Jack could be on their honeymoon... or even perhaps it's a babymoon.

We're almost halfway through 2025, and it's been a great year for Netflix shows so far. New shows like Running Point, Ransom Canyon, and The Waterfront have become new fan-favorites, while the likes of Ginny & Georgia and Squid Game have returned with their latest seasons. There's still so much to look forward to this year, with Wednesday, Stranger Things, and more still set to premiere.

Beyond the Netflix original series we can't stop binge-watching, the streamer has also been steadily adding small-screen hits throughout the year that have been getting a second life. Younger became a hit on Netflix earlier this year, while shows like Animal Kingdom, Blindspot, and The Royals have recently begun streaming and striking a cord as audiences rediscover past favorites.

In July 2025, there are even more great TV shows becoming available to stream on Netflix, perhaps the biggest drop of the year so far. Time-tested television titles like the CBS sitcom Mom,...

If there's one thing Virgin River fans want more than anything once they finish watching a season of the hit Netflix series, it's the next season. The minute season 6 dropped in December 2024, we were ready for another season to hit our watch lists. Obviously, it takes time for the cast and crew to create the cozy but soapy stories we know and love, but we finally got exciting news about season 7.

Virgin River season 7 wrapped filming before the end of June 2025, as revealed by the cast members and their various posts on social media. A number of the show's stars celebrated the wrap of season 7 on Instagram with photos and videos. However, just because production has ended on season 7, that doesn't mean that the episodes will be released as soon as possible.

Virgin River season 7 could come out in 2025

While it was previously understood that season 7 could have been delayed...

Since Virgin River season 6 debuted last fall on Netflix, fans have been counting down the days until new episodes made their way onto our watch lists. Thankfully, the popular Netflix original romantic drama series just made some serious progreess on that front. We're officially one step closer to watching all the latest drama unfold in Virgin River season 7.

After filming on the upcoming seventh season began earlier this year in March 2025, there's now word about filming being completed. On Friday, June 20, many of the show's cast members took to Instagram to share an exciting update directly with fans. Production has been completed on Virgin River season 7, with filming coming to an end on the first day of summer!

Virgin River season 7 finished filming in June 2025

Benjamin Hollingsworth and Kanyse McClure, who play Brady and Kaia respectively, shared a joint Instagram post on June 20 with the caption, "First day of Summer...

Smell that? It’s that familiar salty ocean air, and that can only mean one thing: Summer is here! For fans of Netflix’s Virgin River, the arrival of the season usually comes with an exciting update on their favorite feel-good drama, which traditionally films during the spring. And right on cue, that update has arrived: Virgin River has officially wrapped production on Season 7. Several cast members took to social media to celebrate the news, including Colin Lawrence, who plays John Middleton, aka Preacher, on the series.

“And that, my friends, is a wrap on Season 7 for John ‘Preacher’ Middleton," Lawrence announced in a heartfelt video posted to Instagram. "Oh gosh, what can I tell you? Another stellar season, in my humble opinion. This show has been the most fun to work on. I’ve been so blessed to have been a part of this for the last seven seasons.

It’s only a matter of months until viewers can be transported back to a fictitious small town nestled in Northern California — as Netflix’s Virgin River has wrapped filming its seventh season. Marking the occasion, cast members took to social media to celebrate.

Benjamin Hollingsworth shared a joint post with Kandyse McClure, which included selfies of the two alongside fellow co-star Zibby Allen. “First day of Summer and Last day of Filming Season 7 of Virgin River. ☀️ @netflix,” he wrote.

“It was the best day!” added McClure in the comments alongside a heart-faced emoji.

Meanwhile, Allen shared some additional photos alongside stars Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson. “VRS7 wrapped. These lives within these lives…...

Fans of this delightful The CW rom-drama starring Chad Michael Murray are about to have the best summer, and time can't fly any faster. About a month after premiering its third season, it has been announced that Sullivan's Crossing will find its way to a major streaming home in the U.S. next month. In the meantime, Season 3 of the heartwarming series, which premiered on Sunday, April 27 on CTV and Wednesday, May 14 on The CW, returns next week and will conclude in a few weeks after ten episodes.

According to What’s on Netflix, Sullivan’s Crossing will arrive on Netflix on Tuesday, July 8, joining Bradley Cooper’s award-winning pic A Star Is Born, but it remains unclear how many episodes will stream. The show’s addition to the streamer nationwide comes after Netflix in Canada first licensed it, beginning on April 24 with the inclusion of both Seasons 1 and 2. Upon its premiere,...

We have a big clue about a plot point from Virgin River season 7, thanks to star Alexandra Breckenridge!

It looks like her character, Mel, might have a new gig!

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“Is there something different about me today that you’ve noticed? Something, scrub-like? I wonder why Alex could be wearing scrubs. I wonder what’s going on. I guess you’re just going to have to wait until season seven to find out, won’t you? She’s getting her nurse on!” Alexandra said in an Instagram Story from the set of the hit Netflix series.

If you don’t know, Mel has acted as nurse practitioner in town. However, scrubs suggest that there’s something slightly more official taking place! Fans are speculating that perhaps she’s working at a local hospital, or, perhaps, helping with the birth of Marley’s baby? We’ll have to wait and see!

When Virgin River returns to Netflix for season 7, we're going to be seeing Mel sport a new look that's unlike what we're used to! The new season of the hit Netflix original romantic drama series remains in production with the cast giving teases on social media from time to time, and the latest from Alexandra Breckenridge previews a change of pace for Mel's career. What could that mean?

In a post on Instagram Stories on Monday, June 16, Breckenridge filmed a video in her trailer before shooting a scene and showed off Mel's wardrobe for an upcoming episode. Rather than wearing the casual clothing we're accustomed to see her in while working at Doc's clinic and the birthing center, Mel dons a set of teal nursing scrubs, which seemed very exciting for the star!

Breckenridge teased fans in the video by saying, "Is there something different about me today that you’ve noticed?...

When Virgin River returns for Season 7, Mel is ditching her flannel tops and cozy sweaters for a very different look — scrubs!

Alexandra Breckenridge posted an on-set story to Instagram on Monday, where she gave eager viewers a sneak peek at what her character will be up to in the near future, and it raises more questions than it answers.

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Well, it looks like we’re not done sipping wine and unraveling secrets by the river just yet. Yep, Netflix’s Virgin River is officially coming back for season 7, and we can’t keep calm. Our beloved small-town drama, filled with mysterious family trees, love triangles, and emotional cliffhangers, is about to break the network’s records as the longest-running English-language drama on the platform.

Based on Robyn Carr’s addictive novels, Virgin River has delivered everything- from medical emergencies to romantic rollercoasters, and now? Well, it is all set to stir the plot again. In Season 6, Mel and Jack finally said ‘I do’, but showrunner Patrick Sean Smith teased that we’ve only scratched the surface of their story. Shocking, right?

From marital ups and downs to family bombshells, Virgin River is far from breaking hearts and patching them up. So, grab the emotional support mug of hot cocoa...

It might seem like it’s been forever, but Season 6 of Virgin River came out just a few months ago in December. Since then, the cast and crew of the beloved Netflix drama have been hard at work to deliver a worthy follow-up to what we saw play out after things came to a head in the Season 6 finale. As of right now, the streamer hasn’t revealed a release date or even a window for when audiences can expect to catch up with their favorite characters in Season 7, but luckily, series star, Alexandra Breckenridge, stepped up to the plate.

Yesterday, the actress took to her Instagram story to share a message with her followers in a video that fully reflected her exhaustion with the filming process. Taking a break from the grueling production schedule, Breckenridge addressed fans and said,

“I feel like I’m on day 857 of filming Season 7… We’re almost done!

Virgin River season 7 is filming right now and star Alexandra Breckenridge is sharing an update on when fans might expect it to debut on Netflix.

The sixth season premiered in December 2024 and fans are wondering if they’ll get new episodes in 2025, or have to wait until 2026.

“I feel like I’m on day 857 of filming Season 7,” Alexandra said in an Instagram Story video that she posted on Thursday (June 5).

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She continued, “We’re almost done, can you believe it? I can’t even believe it. Almost to the finish line. I keep wondering if they’re going to put the show out this year. What do you guys think? Probably, right? If they have it, they’ll probably drop it … this year, 2025. I don’t know any information. I’m the last to know.”

TVLine has speculated that we won’t be seeing...

When will Virgin River‘s long-awaited seventh season finally premiere on Netflix? It’s a very good question — just ask series star Alexandra Breckenridge.

The actress, aka Mel Sheridan, posted an Instagram story from the show’s Vancouver set on Thursday in which she theorized just how much longer fans will have to remain patient for their fix of small town drama.

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Virgin River star Alexandra Breckenridge, who stars as Mel in the Netflix series, just teased a huge release update about Virgin River season 7. We might not have to wait nearly as long for the new season as we thought.

After Virgin River season 6 hit Netflix in December 2024, we've been expecting a long wait between seasons. Earlier this year, we were bummed to find out, via Deadline, that Virgin River season 7 probably would not be released on Netflix in 2025. Instead, it was reported that Netflix would be holding the new season until 2026.

Well, on June 5, Breckenridge shared a video on her Instagram Stories from the set of Virgin River season 7. In the video, she asked fans to guess when they thought the new season would be released.

"I keep wondering if they're going to put the show out this year," Breckenridge said. "What do you guys think? Probably, right? I mean,...

We might be heading back to the past in Virgin River season 7, according to the latest post from season 6 guest star Callum Kerr. In the post, the actor seemed to hint that he could be coming back to the series for another guest appearance, but his tease also has us wondering if Netflix has finally made a decision about that long in-development prequel series.

Earlier this week, Kerr posted a photo of himself standing in front of a black background with Virgin River and Netflix written on it multiple times. He's all smiles, which seems to mirror the sentiment of his caption: "We running this back?" To further solidify the fact that he's teasing fans about his potential return, Kerr used the smirking emoji before tagging both the show and the streamer.

While some might take this post as confirmation that Kerr will reprise his role as the young version...

The wedding bells have rang for Mel and Jack, and now it's time for them to start their lives together in marital bliss in Virgin River season 7. Of course, that involves their intention to start a family, and we'll get to that season 6 cliffhanger in a minute. But first things first, Mel and Jack have to move into their new home, and thanks to Alexandra Breckenridge, we just got a first look!

In an Instagram post shared on May 6, Virgin River star Alexandra Breckenridge gave fans a glimpse behind the scenes while filming on Mel and Jack's farm. She sits outside on the cozy patio furniture on the house's deck with blue skies and enviable greenery surrounding her. When she turns the camera, we finally see the stunning wood farmhouse with black accents and a stone wall.

"Here we are, out on the farm filming Mel and Jack's new house.

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Virgin River is a feel-good romantic drama series created by Sue Tenney. Based on the novel series of the same name by Robyn Carr, the Netflix series is one of the most feel-good and coziest shows, and maybe that’s why it has garnered one of the most loyal fan bases in the television community. It revolves around Melinda “Mel” Monroe, a nurse practitioner and midwife who moves to the small North Californian town of Virgin River in hopes of getting a fresh start. Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, Jenny Cooper, Lauren Hammersley, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Grayson Gurnsey, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, and Kai Bradbury. So, if you loved the feel-good story, small town setting, and likable characters in Virgin River, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Ransom Canyon is a Western romantic drama series created by April Blair. Based on the book series of the same name by Jodi Thomas, the Netflix series is set in a small Texan town, and it follows a blooming romantic relationship between widower Staten Kirkland and family friend Quinn O’Grady while a power struggle rages on between the three ranching dynasties. Ransom Canyon stars Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, Lizzy Greene, Eoin Macken, Garrett Wareing, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Andrew Liner, and James Brolin. So, if you loved the Western setting, relationship drama, and compelling characters in Ransom Canyon, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Following the release of Ransom Canyon on April 17, Netflix hasn't confirmed future plans for the series with a season 2 renewal. It's too early for the streamer to decide on the new show's fate right after the premiere, but lately, Netflix has been granting early renewals for second seasons of breakout shows like Nobody Wants This and Running Point. Well, this should be their next safe bet.

The day after Ransom Canyon premiered, the series debuted at the #1 spot on Netflix's daily top 10 most popular shows ranking in the United States, and it's sure to stay put for quite some time, as well as pick up additional high chart placements worldwide. Even though it's an American modern Western, this is the kind of show, with the kind of cast, that's destined to become a global hit.

Its initial top 10 performance shows signs that Ransom Canyon will have staying power and continue...

Finding a good Christmas tree in the Redwood forests of Northern California shouldn’t really be a difficult task, but as Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) prove in the opening minutes of Virgin River ’s two Christmas episodes, out Nov. 30, there’s still an element of luck involved. The right tree has to speak to everyone, you know?

But Jack’s correct — he doesn’t want to be ordinary; the Sheridan family Christmas tree has to be extraordinary, so trudging through the snow it is. No Christmas tree lots allowed.

The first nine minutes, which you can watch above, fill us in on what faves have been doing since . Mel is trying to figure out the mystery of her birth father, a Virgin River native with whom her mother had an affair. Brie (Zibby Allen) and Mike (Marco Grazzini) are baby-proofing her house for her sister’s kids,...

Here’s a sentence only true CW junkies will appreciate: Aunt Jenna and Moose Mason are moving to Virgin River.

Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) and Cody Kearsley (Riverdale) will recur in the Netflix drama’s upcoming seventh season, which is now officially in production.

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Canning will play Victoria, an ex-cop who was shot in the...

Exclusive: Netflix’s popular romantic drama Virgin River has cast Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries) and Cody Kearsley (Riverdale) in recurring roles for the upcoming seventh season, which has begun production, with Deadline able to share two behind the scenes images from the set in Vancouver featuring most main cast members, including stars Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson (You can see them below). The new season, which will pick up two hours after the end of the Season 6 finale at Mel (Breckenridge) and Jack’s (Henderson) wedding, is expected to premiere in early 2026.

Canadian actors Canning and Kearsley will play characters related to an existing and new storyline, respectively, on the series based on Robyn Carr’s novels about the tight-knit community in the remote California town of Virgin River.

Canning’s Victoria is an ex-cop who was shot in the line of duty and is now working for the...

Virgin River season 7 has officially started filming. The new season was ordered ahead of the season 6 premiere in December 2024. Headlined by Martin Henderson, who plays Jack Sheridan, and Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda Monroe, the feel-good small-town drama series is now Netflix's longest-running original scripted show. With all 10 episodes of season 6 available to stream on Netflix, the new season has promised to return with more love, adventure, and charm.

Martin Henderson took to his Instagram to offer a major filming update. Uploaded on March 12, the video taken in the star's trailer confirms that production for season 7 is officially underway on "Day One" as he prepares for work. While the show takes place in a small town in Northern California, filming takes place in Vancouver. In the reel, Henderson unwraps gifts from Netflix while sharing a heartwarming message to fans to express his gratitude. Check out his Instagram post below:

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Virgin River fans, are you prepared for some exciting news?! In case you didn't hear it from Jack Sheridan himself, here's the update you have been waiting all year for: Virgin River season 7 has officially started filming!

Martin Henderson made the announcement himself with a video shared on Instagram on March 12, in which he unboxes a gift from Netflix in his trailer. The streaming service gifted the cast rechargeable hand warmers for those cold filming days in Vancouver, lip balm, face moisturizer, and a miniature suitcase. But it wasn't just about the gifts from Netflix.

In the video, Henderson tells fans that he wants to make Virgin River season 7 "the best season yet" for the fans, since the success of the show all comes down to those who watch. He expresses his excitement to get back to work and his continued gratitude for all the fans who keep tuning in season after season.

It's almost hard to believe that "Virgin River" is among the longest-running series on Netflix, having aired six seasons and been renewed for a seventh, which is likely arriving sometime later this calendar year. But while it may not be the flashiest show that the famed streamer airs, "Virgin River" is a stalwart romantic drama, adapted from the novels by author Robyn Carr. It offers fans plenty of soap-opera-style drama, focused on a vast ensemble beyond leading lady Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and her now-husband Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). From the start, the series has had plenty of storylines separate from how Mel and Jack meet and fall in love. But even if the subplots themselves don't always hit home, "Virgin River" is nothing short of a feast for the eyes when it comes to the show's locations.

If you've watched every episode, you know that this show loves to...

Three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown is known for his powerful performances, emotional depth, and ability to bring complex characters to life. In his new role as Xavier Collins in Hulu's new hit political thriller, Paradise, audiences have been drawn into yet another gripping performance that showcases his ability to command the screen.

This series is one of the most talked about shows at the moment, and it's easily one of Brown's best projects to date. Created by Dan Fogelman, Paradise season 1 consists of eight episodes. Brown plays the lead Secret Service agent to the President of the United States. When the President mysteriously winds up dead, an investigation is launched to determine what happened, and Xavier finds himself a prime suspect in the shocking assassination. The season 1 finale just came out on Hulu, and viewers were left reeling with how everything unfolded. Now, they're eager to...

If you're a Virgin River fan, then it's no secret that you're waiting ever so impatiently for the series to make its way back to your watch list. The sixth season made its premiere on Netflix back in December 2024, and before that season was even released, the streaming service had already confirmed the beloved romantic drama would be back with the renewal of season 7.

Unfortunately, the wait for Virgin River season 7 might be a little longer than some fans might have hoped. When Netflix shared its upcoming series releases for 2025, Virgin River was left off that list, meaning season 7 could be delayed for release until 2026. But even before cameras have started rolling on the next season, we're already hearing positive updates about the next next season.

According to a report from What's on Netflix in January 2025, discussions had already begun about a potential eighth season of the hit series. The...

Netflix‘s popular romantic drama Virgin River is preparing for a prequel series, but not all fans are on the same page following showrunner Patrick Smith’s teases about the upcoming spinoff. In an interview with Variety in December, Smith opened up about how the prequel will focus on Mel Monroe’s (Alexandra Breckenridge) parents, Sarah and Everett, played by Jessica Rothe and Callum Kerr, respectively. The actors made their debut in flashbacks in Season 6 and are now set to have their romance explored in a series of their own. The spinoff, Smith said, will focus “not just the romance of Sarah and Everett, but also the origins of Virgin River in the 1970s.” However, many fans are unsure whether a spinoff about Mel’s parents is necessary, with one Reddit user writing, “Why are they making a prequel based off Mel’s parents? She’s not even a likable character.

AMC’s The Walking Dead explored the real issues that a group of survivors would face during a zombie apocalypse. Unlike shows like The Last of Us, where there is a larger story and journey to go on, Twd explored how humans fall at moments of chaos and how it gives rise to various forms of societies and groups who want to survive through hook or crook.

Andrew Lincoln’s Rick Grimes is the protagonist of the show and he is often given morally ambiguous tasks that make him question his leadership, his morality, and more. However, the ultimate test came to him at the end of season 6, when his entire group is made to kneel in front of a baseball bat-wielding Negan Smith.

Andrew Lincoln spoke about the harrowing season 6 finale with Negan Andrew Lincoln in The Walking Dead | Credits: AMC

Andrew Lincoln’s Rick Grimes begins his journey...

Many people enjoy Valentine's Day with a romantic dinner or something more lavish, while others are content to spend a night enjoying some wonderfully romantic series'. With so many to choose from, we've taken some of the work out of the task of choosing with this handy list. However you choose to celebrate the holiday, don't miss these great love stories to get in the spirit.

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Created by Chris Van Dusen for Netflix, Bridgerton is based on a series of novels by Julia Quinn which chronicles the lives of the eight siblings of the noble Bridgerton family who live in the Regency era of London High Society. The series is the first from Shondaland for Netflix, and has aired three seasons with a fourth to come in 2026.

This historical drama is romance at its finest. From the costumes, the modern music played in the style of the particular time period,...

Quick Links'Sweet Magnolias' Has Comfort Characters and Weekly Margarita Nights'Sweet Magnolias' and 'Virgin River' Share a Similar SettingSmall-Town Problems in 'Sweet Magnolias'

The season finale of any captivating series is usually the most exhilarating one, but it is often equally devastating as it comes with the realization that the agony of having to patiently wait for the story to continue is back again. It doesn’t get easier, no matter how many seasons a series already has, and one of Netflix’s most beloved romance series is the ultimate proof of that.

Virgin River, which has rapidly become a romance staple on the streaming platform and is seemingly here to stay, was first released in 2019 and already consists of six thrilling seasons. Luckily enough, it has been renewed for a seventh season. However, with the release date still unknown, it is high time to find another feel-good romance series on Netflix.

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Sweet Magnolias is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Sheryl J. Anderson. Based on the novel series of the same name by Sherryl Woods, the Netflix series is set in South California and it follows three women who have been best friends since childhood. They try to support each other through life’s various complexities, including career, family, and love. Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Logan Allen, Anneliese Judge, Carson Rowland, Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Dion Johnstone, Brandon Quinn, and Chris Medlin. So, if you loved the small-town vibes, feel-good story, and lovable characters in Sweet Magnolias, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Virgin River is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Sue Tenney. Based on the novel series of the same name by Robyn Carr,...