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Netflix Renews Virgin River for Eighth Season, Sets Scripted Series Record

Greenlighting 10 episodes just days after season 7 wrapped, Netflix seeks to shorten gaps between installments to sustain Virgin River’s momentum.

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Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson.

Overview

  • Netflix confirmed an eighth season of Virgin River comprising 10 episodes.
  • The renewal makes Virgin River Netflix’s longest-running scripted series, surpassing Grace and Frankie and Orange Is the New Black.
  • Since 2021, the romantic drama has appeared 30 times in Netflix’s Global Top 10 English TV list, accruing over 140 million views.
  • Production on season 7 wrapped in late June and included a brief Mexico shoot, the series’ first filming outside Vancouver.
  • Netflix’s proactive early-renewal strategy aims to reduce wait times between seasons and maintain subscriber engagement during industry scheduling gaps.