Virgin River fans have gotten used to something that feels a little magical. For the past few years, the show has had a habit of popping up around the holidays, right when people are ready to settle in and disappear into that cozy little town for a while. Season 6 even premiered on December 19, 2024, which only reinforced the idea that a winter return might become the pattern. And that is exactly why the latest update lands with a bit of a sigh. As of mid-December, all signs are pointing to the fact that Virgin River Season 7 is not expected to arrive in 2025.

Still, there is a very real reason fans are not taking this as a *total* heartbreak. The good news is that the wait doesn’t sound indefinite and there’s a specific month floating around that keeps coming up in credible coverage. After a November 2025 morning show interview with Ben Hollingsworth, who plays Brady, multiple outlets reported that Season 7 is expected to premiere sometime in March 2026. Netflix has not officially stamped a date on it yet, so it needs to be treated as a strong hint rather than a final announcement—but it’s enough to give fans a bit of hope!

And honestly, the bigger picture here is very reassuring. Netflix has already renewed Virgin River for Season 8, which means this isn’t a situation where the story is slowing down or the show is on shaky ground. In fact, it’s quite the opposite! The series is still one of Netflix’s most reliable comfort watches—and that early Season 8 renewal makes the Season 7 wait feel more like a scheduling delay than a signal of doom.

What makes the anticipation even harder (if that’s possible!) is that Season 7 sounds like it’s stepping into a chapter fans have wanted for a very, very long time. According to Netflix Tudum, showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has said the series is finally going to lean into Mel and Jack as a married couple, including the honeymoon phase (yay!) and the early days of building their lives on the farm. That payoff feels more than earned after everything the show has put fans through, because in true Virgin River fashion, getting to happiness never comes without a few detours.

So yes, this latest delay feels like one more little detour on the road to Virgin River. Not the fun kind with a scenic overlook and a cute diner, either. More like the kind where you sigh, check the map, and keep going because you know the destination is worth it. And when Season 7 does arrive, Mel and Jack in their newlywed era will make the wait feel a whole lot easier to forgive!