While Virgin River fans are eager for updates on Melinda “Mel” Monroe and Jack Sheridan’s journey following their long-awaited wedding in Season 6, there’s a small discrepancy to address: the headline mentions a Season 7 trailer, but as of May 12, 2025, no official trailer for Virgin River Season 7 has been released. However, Season 7 is in production, and we can explore what’s in store for the newlyweds based on available information about the show’s direction and recent developments.
Season 6 of Virgin River, which premiered on December 19, 2024, finally saw Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson) tie the knot in a romantic spring wedding, a moment fans had been anticipating since their engagement in Season 4. The season, consisting of 10 episodes, also introduced flashbacks to the 1970s, exploring the love story of Mel’s parents, Sarah and Everett, while setting up new storylines for the couple, including a potential path to parenthood through adoption. Following the Season 6 premiere, Netflix confirmed that Virgin River had been renewed for a seventh season, news that aligns with the show’s strong viewership—Season 5 alone garnered over 2 billion minutes of viewing, according to Nielsen’s streaming charts.
Filming for Season 7 began in March 2025, with posts on X capturing behind-the-scenes moments, including Alexandra Breckenridge sharing glimpses of Mel and Jack’s new house on the farm they’re building together. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith has shared insights into what Season 7 will explore, emphasizing that the focus will shift to Mel and Jack navigating married life. “We’ve only just begun to see Mel and Jack function as a married couple, which is exciting,” Smith told Tudum. He highlighted that the season will delve into their “honeymoon phase” as they settle into life on the farm, though this new chapter won’t be without its challenges. Potential obstacles include the emotional and logistical complexities of adopting a child, following Season 6’s cliffhanger where a pregnant patient, Marley, asked Mel to adopt her baby after the original adoptive parents backed out.
Season 7 will also likely address lingering drama from Season 6, such as the sudden disappearance of Charmaine and her twins, which raised questions about the involvement of the dangerous Calvin, who had previously threatened Jack. Additionally, Doc Mullins’ legal battle with Grace Valley Hospital over his suspended medical license could impact the town’s dynamics, while other characters like Preacher, Brie, and the expecting couple Denny and Lizzie will face their own challenges—Denny and Lizzie’s baby is expected to be born early in the season.
New cast members are set to join the show, adding fresh dynamics. Sara Canning will play Victoria, a former cop turned medical board investigator who arrives to inspect Doc’s practice, and Cody Kearsley will portray Clay, a man searching for his sister after being separated in foster care. These additions suggest that Season 7 will continue to blend small-town romance with deeper, more dramatic storylines.
Although a trailer for Season 7 hasn’t been released as of now, the filming updates and Smith’s comments indicate that Mel and Jack’s story will focus on building their family and farm life, with the adoption storyline likely taking center stage. Given the show’s filming schedule—set to conclude on June 26, 2025—and past release patterns, Season 7 might premiere in late 2025 or early 2026, possibly around the holiday season as Season 6 did. Fans can expect a trailer to drop a few months prior, likely teasing the couple’s next steps as parents and the unfolding drama in Virgin River.
For now, the Virgin River community remains abuzz with anticipation, with fans on X expressing excitement over the new season’s developments. While Mel and Jack have finally said “I do,” their journey is far from over, and Season 7 promises to bring more of the romance, challenges, and small-town charm that have made the series Netflix’s longest-running current original scripted drama.
