TV Virgin River renewed for a seventh season The romance series still makes Netflix feel shiny and new. By Maureen Lee Lenker Maureen Lee Lenker Maureen Lee Lenker is a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly with over seven years of experience in the entertainment industry. An award-winning journalist, she's written for Turner Classic Movies, Ms. Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. She's worked at EW for six years covering film, TV, theater, music, and books. The author of EW's quarterly romance review column, "Hot Stuff," Maureen holds Master's degrees from both the University of Southern California and the University of Oxford. Her debut novel, It Happened One Fight, is now available. Follow her for all things related to classic Hollywood, musicals, the romance genre, and Bruce Springsteen. EW's editorial guidelines Updated on October 23, 2024 12:04PM EDT Fans won't have to leave Virgin River any time soon. On Wednesday, Netflix announced that the hit series, based upon the novels by Robyn Carr, has been renewed for a seventh season. The sixth season is still forthcoming with all 10 episodes set to drop on the streamer on Dec. 19. Season 7 will also feature 10 hourlong episodes. The Virgin River cast shared a video on Instagram celebrating the news. "Good news, Virgin River is confirmed to come back for Season 7! More love, drama, and small-town charm coming your way. You're very welcome," the cast announced. Virgin River announces season 6 release date, drops first-look photos Season 6 is set to follow the run-up to the wedding of Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson), diving into Mel's past and her relationship with newly discovered biological father Everett (John Allen Nelson). It will also address Preacher's (Colin Lawrence) trial for the death of Wes (Steve Bacic) and the chef's burgeoning romance with Kaia (Kandyse McClure). Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe and Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan on 'Virgin River'. Courtesy of Netflix Other storylines in the mix for season 6 include the health and wellbeing of Doc (Tim Matheson); the relationship between Denny (Kai Bradbury) and Lizzie (Sarah Dugsdale) as they await the birth of their child (hopefully, the renewal doesn't mean she'll be pregnant as long as Charmaine); a growing romance between Mike (Marco Grazzini) and Brie (Zibby Allen); and Brady (Benjamin Hollingsworth) once again finding himself ensnared in the plotting of local drug dealers. Meet Mel's parents in Virgin River season 6 flashback photos The season is also set to feature flashbacks to the 1970s, telling the story of when Mel's mom met Everett. Netflix is developing a prequel series about Mel's parents, and many believe these flashbacks could serve as a backdoor pilot. Netflix is developing Virgin River spinoff about Mel's parents Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. But in addition to that prequel series, they'll also be making a seventh season of the small-town romance. Who knew one town could contain so much drama?