The misty mountains and heart-tugging storylines of Virgin River have captivated viewers for six seasons—but now, the countdown to Season 7 may have quietly begun.

While Netflix remains tight-lipped about when we’ll next return to Mel Monroe’s world, a single social media post from series star Alexandra Breckenridge has sent fans

into a frenzy of speculation. Could we be closer to a Season 7 premiere than we thought?

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A Selfie That Shook the Fandom
It all started on June 5th, when Alexandra Breckenridge—beloved for her portrayal of Mel Monroe—shared a seemingly innocent selfie on her Instagram Stories. But it wasn’t the photo that caused a stir. It was the cryptic poll she added on top:

“Virgin River Season 7 2025? Yes. No.”

No explanation. No further comment. Just a cheeky question that read more like a hidden message than a casual query. In a fandom as devoted and eagle-eyed as Virgin River’s, it was all the fuel needed to light a firestorm of theories.

Was Breckenridge hinting at the release window? Or was she simply as curious as her fans? The mystery deepened with her next post.

“Day 857 of Filming” — A Teasing Update From Set
Shortly after, Breckenridge followed up with a video clip that added even more intrigue. With a mix of exhaustion and amusement, she quipped:

“I feel like I’m on day 857 of filming Season 7. We’re almost done—can you believe it? 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.”

While she quickly added, “I don’t know any information. I’m the last to know,” the casual tone and underlying optimism in her voice gave fans hope that the new season may arrive sooner than expected. If filming is truly wrapping up, post-production could place the premiere in late 2024 or early 2025.

New Faces Stir Up New Storylines
What’s coming in Season 7? While plot details remain tightly under wraps, we do know that Virgin River is set to welcome two fresh faces: Sara Canning and Cody Kearsley. These new cast members were confirmed by Netflix earlier this year, and their characters are expected to shake up the small-town equilibrium.

Though character specifics remain a secret, the casting alone suggests that new relationships, secrets, or even long-lost family members could be introduced—just the kind of soapy twists the show is famous for.

The Season of “Family” — Breckenridge Hints at a Central Theme
In an interview with Good Housekeeping last December, Breckenridge offered a rare glimpse into the tone of Season 7:

“I think Season 7 is going to really focus on the idea of family… I’m so looking forward to that.”

That simple statement carried weight. Given how much the idea of family—biological, chosen, and otherwise—has shaped the emotional core of Virgin River, this could mean seismic shifts for several beloved characters.

Mel and Jack have weathered heartbreak, loss, and healing across the seasons. Could Season 7 explore their next chapter as a growing family—especially with Mel’s pregnancy test cliffhanger still unresolved? And what about the lingering mysteries around Mel’s biological father, hinted at in Season 6’s final scenes?

There’s also the Calvin twist: the bombshell that he might be the father of Charmaine’s twins. If true, this would upend Jack’s presumed paternity and ripple through the tight-knit community.