With Virgin River Season 7 officially wrapped and a 2025 release all but confirmed, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. Longtime fans are digging into every behind-the-scenes clue,

actor hint, and leaked photo to piece together what might be coming next for the small-town drama that has captured hearts worldwide. As we wait for Netflix to drop

next installment, speculation is swirling — and if even half of these fan theories turn out to be true, we could be looking at the most shocking and emotionally charged season yet.

From paternity shockers to deep-rooted secrets, here are the Top 5 Virgin River Season 7 fan theories that could reshape the series forever.

1. Charmaine’s Twins — The Final Truth Is Coming (And It’s Wild)

Let’s start with the longest-running mystery of the series: Who is the real father of Charmaine’s twins?

Ever since Charmaine’s Season 4 bombshell that Jack wasn’t the father, fans have speculated wildly. Though Todd, her controlling fiancé, seemed like the obvious candidate, many now believe that the show has been deliberately keeping the truth under wraps for a major payoff in Season 7.

One popular theory? Mike, Virgin River’s trusted (but occasionally morally ambiguous) cop, might actually be the father. Subtle tension and awkward interactions between Charmaine and Mike in earlier seasons have fans pointing to a possible one-night stand or secret relationship the show hasn’t revealed.

Another theory insists that Jack actually is the father — and that Charmaine’s “lie about the lie” was just another manipulative tactic born from heartbreak. If this theory holds true, Season 7 could see a renewed custody battle, legal fireworks, and an emotional showdown between Jack, Charmaine, and Mel.

Either way, the twins will likely play a pivotal role in reconfiguring the dynamics between Virgin River’s most volatile trio.

2. Doc Mullins Faces a Career-Ending Medical Crisis

Doc (played by Tim Matheson) has been the bedrock of Virgin River’s healthcare system for years, but his journey has been anything but easy. Season 6 saw him taking a step back and training Cameron for a larger role, and now fans believe the show is preparing to put his medical career on the line.

A widely-discussed theory suggests that a decades-old malpractice case is about to surface, threatening to strip Doc of his medical license. Perhaps a patient from his past comes forward with new accusations, or someone in the town uncovers long-buried secrets from his earlier years as a physician.

Production photos showing the Grace Valley Mobile Medical Unit featured heavily support this theory — indicating a shift in how medicine is practiced in town, possibly without Doc at the helm.

This storyline could fracture the community and force characters like Mel and Cameron to step up in new, difficult ways. It would also present Hope with yet another emotional challenge: standing by the man she loves while watching the town question everything he’s built.