VIRGIN RIVER, CA — Get ready, Virgin River fans—Netflix just dropped a two-season renewal bombshell, and it’s packed with more twists, heartbreaks, and jaw-dropping revelations than ever before.

Seasons 7 and 8 of the fan-favorite drama are officially in the works, and showrunners promise they’ll be the most emotional yet. From shocking exits to long-awaited returns, this sleepy mountain town is about to be rocked to its core.

Here’s everything you need to know—including FULL SPOILERS on what’s ahead for Mel, Jack, and the rest of the Virgin River crew.

👶 Mel and Jack: The Road to Parenthood Isn’t Smooth

After the emotional rollercoaster of miscarriages and fertility struggles, Mel Monroe and Jack Sheridan are finally on the cusp of welcoming a child of their own. But fans shouldn’t expect an easy ride.

According to series insiders, Season 7 will delve deeper into Mel’s pregnancy journey—and introduce unexpected medical complications that force her to confront painful choices from her past. Jack, meanwhile, will have to reckon with his own trauma as he prepares to become a father again.

Will they make it through together? Or is this just the calm before another emotional storm?

🕵️‍♀️ The Mystery of Mel’s Father: The Truth Comes Out

One of the biggest cliffhangers from Season 6 was Mel discovering that her biological father might still be alive—and in Virgin River. That storyline takes center stage in Season 7, with Mel digging into her mother’s past and uncovering secrets that threaten to tear her identity apart.

Fans can expect flashbacks, cryptic letters, and a shocking DNA test that could upend everything Mel thought she knew about her family—and the town she calls home.

💔 Who’s Leaving the Show? And Who’s Back From the Dead?

Yes, you read that right.

Multiple cast members are set to exit in Season 7—some permanently. Sources confirm that a major series regular will make a heartbreaking farewell midway through the season. The departure will trigger ripple effects felt all the way through Season 8.

But it’s not all goodbyes.

In a twist no one saw coming, a beloved character thought to be gone for good is set to return in a major storyline that connects back to Preacher and the show’s most unsolved crime.

🍼 New Faces, New Romances, New Drama

Expect new characters to shake up the peaceful vibe of Virgin River. A mysterious newcomer arrives in town with ties to Doc’s past—and she’s not here to play nice. Meanwhile, Brady and Brie find themselves in a love triangle with a dangerous edge, and Lizzie’s future will take an unexpected turn that could threaten her entire relationship.

And yes—Hope will continue to stir the pot in only the way Hope can.

📺 When Will Seasons 7 and 8 Air?

Filming for Season 7 is already underway, with a late 2025 premiere date expected. Season 8 will follow in early 2026, and both seasons are reportedly being shot back-to-back for maximum drama.

Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith teased the upcoming arcs in a recent interview:

“These next two seasons will answer questions fans have been asking for years—and raise brand new ones. We’re taking big swings.”

🧨 Buckle Up, Virgin River Nation

With the stakes higher than ever, old wounds reopening, and dark secrets bubbling to the surface, Virgin River is headed into its most explosive era yet.

So grab your tissues, cancel your weekend plans, and stay tuned—because in this town, nothing stays buried for long.