Virgin River Renewed For Season 9 On Netflix Ahead Of Season 8 Premiere

The romantic drama makes Netflix history

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Netflix has renewed Virgin River for a 10-episode ninth season, months before the romantic drama returns for its eighth season.

The early renewal makes Virgin River the longest-running original scripted series on Netflix by number of seasons, surpassing the eight-season run of Spanish drama Elite. With 94 episodes scheduled across nine seasons, the series will also match the episode count of Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie.

The renewal follows continued success for the drama, which has accumulated more than half a billion views and spent 28 weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10 across its first seven seasons. The series has also appeared in the Top 10 in more than 80 countries.

Starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson, Virgin River follows nurse practitioner Mel Monroe, who moves to a small California town seeking a fresh start after a personal tragedy. There, she develops a relationship with local bar owner Jack Sheridan, whose own troubled past complicates their growing romance.

Season 8, which completed production in August 2026, will continue Mel and Jack’s journey into parenthood as their adopted baby’s life hangs in the balance. The renewal ensures the couple’s story will continue beyond the upcoming season, with Patrick Sean Smith returning as showrunner and executive producer.

Jinny Howe, Netflix’s Head of U.S. and Canada Scripted Series, welcomed the milestone:

“Mel, Jack, and the whole town of Virgin River have become a place that feels like coming home, for viewers around the world. Reaching Season 9 as our longest-running original scripted series, with over half a billion views, is a milestone that speaks to how deeply fans continue to love being a part of this community. Patrick Sean Smith and the entire team have done a beautiful job in keeping fans engaged in this world, and we can’t wait to invite fans back for more.”

Smith also reflected on the show’s continued success:

“We’re all so grateful for our partnership with Netflix and incredibly proud to be a part of their legacy. In a world that can sometimes feel increasingly disconnected, there’s something meaningful about having a place people want to return to. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built and continue to grow, and deeply grateful to the cast, crew, writers, and fans who have made Virgin River feel like home the world over.”

Breckenridge expressed her excitement about returning for another season:

“I’m incredibly proud of our show and couldn’t be more thrilled to have the opportunity to continue into Season 9! Everyone on our production works so hard to make the world of Virgin River come alive. It’s truly been a gift to be here.”

Henderson added:

“It’s staggering to think we are still making Virgin River after all these years and I’m delighted to get to play the role of Jack for the ninth straight season! It means the world to me that fans connect with the work we do in such a profound and passionate way—we wouldn’t be here without them all so, THANK YOU….as long as you guys want it we’ll keep making it to the best of our ability!”

Virgin River Season 8 is slated to release in spring 2027, on Netflix, with Season 9 expected in 2028.

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