The winds of change are swirling through the sleepy, picturesque streets of Virgin River, and fans are holding their breath for what lies ahead. As Netflix’s beloved small-town drama barrels toward its highly anticipated seventh season,

a recent update from series lead Alexandra Breckenridge has sent shockwaves through the fanbase—and sparked even more questions about the show’s return. Taking to Instagram with a candid video from the set in Vancouver,

Breckenridge, who stars as the heart and soul of the series, Mel Monroe (formerly Sheridan), gave followers a rare glimpse behind the scenes of Virgin River Season 7. Her off-the-cuff remarks have fans reading between the lines,

desperate to decode what they really mean for the show’s premiere timeline.

“I feel like I’m on day 857 of filming Season 7,” she said with a laugh, addressing her 1.3 million followers. “We’re almost done—can you believe it? I can’t even believe it. Almost to the finish line.”

While her message was lighthearted and charming, what followed was even more tantalizing.

“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.”

But Will We Really See Season 7 in 2025?

Despite Breckenridge’s hopeful musings, the industry whispers suggest otherwise. Netflix has yet to confirm Virgin River’s official return date—and curiously, Season 7 was absent from the streamer’s 2025 preview lineup, raising eyebrows and fueling speculation.

Entertainment insiders speculate that Virgin River may not grace our screens again until early 2026. A Valentine’s Day premiere has been floated as a strong possibility, especially considering the show’s signature blend of romance and heartache. A symbolic return on February 14 could be the perfect launchpad for the next chapter of Mel and Jack’s rollercoaster love story.

Plot Twists, New Characters, and Unanswered Questions

Season 6 left fans on a cliffhanger high, with the future of many characters hanging in the balance. Mel and Jack are exploring the emotionally complex path of adoption after the heartbreaking revelation of Mel’s fertility struggles. Now, the couple is considering taking in baby Marley, a decision that could redefine their future—and the series.

Meanwhile, Charmaine, one of Virgin River’s most polarizing characters, mysteriously vanished from the narrative in Season 6’s finale. What happened to her? Did she finally move on with her life, or will her drama resurface with a vengeance?

And then there’s the arrival of two intriguing new faces, both destined to stir the pot in the already drama-soaked town:

• Victoria (played by The Vampire Diaries’ Sara Canning), an investigator digging into Doc Mullins’ past, brings a mysterious air of tension. Her storyline takes an unexpected turn when she reconnects with a figure from her own past, suggesting secrets that could shake the town’s foundations.
• Clay (portrayed by Riverdale’s Cody Kearsley) is on a mission of his own, searching for his estranged foster sister. His appearance could weave new threads into existing relationships and challenge the bonds between long-established characters.

These additions are no minor footnotes—they’re poised to disrupt the delicate equilibrium that Virgin River has managed to maintain for six seasons.

Will the Spinoff Series Get the Green Light?

Another captivating question that lingers: what’s the fate of the Virgin River prequel series? Season 6 offered glimpses into the past through flashbacks of Mel’s parents and their lives in the early days of Virgin River. Those short but powerful scenes sparked rumors that Netflix is considering a full-fledged spinoff chronicling the love story that helped shape Mel’s values, resilience, and heart.

The potential prequel could offer longtime fans a deeper emotional connection to the town’s history while serving as a compelling standalone narrative for new viewers. Whether it gets greenlit, however, remains one of Netflix’s best-kept secrets.