Virgin River Renewed for Season 8 Becomes Netflix Longest-Running Scripted Series

Netflix's Virgin River has set a new record as the platform's longest-running scripted series, surpassing Grace and Frankie, Orange Is The New Black, and Elite with its renewal for an eighth season before the seventh season has even premiered. The seventh season recently wrapped production, including a brief shoot in Mexico, with no release date yet, though it is expected in late 2025. The show has consistently performed well, featuring in Netflix's Global Top 10 English TV List 30 times since 2021 and amassing over 140 million views, with the sixth season debuting at number one and remaining on Nielsen's Top 10 for 38 weeks. Virgin River's enduring success is attributed to its strong cast, appealing storylines based on Robyn Carr's novels, cost-effective production, and sustainable small-town relational dynamics. The eighth season will continue to follow the central couple, Mel and Jack, and Netflix's early renewal approach aims to reduce long gaps between seasons. Additionally, there are ongoing considerations for a potential prequel spinoff focusing on Mel's parents, expanding the franchise further.