Virgin River has officially surpassed all other Netflix original scripted series by securing a record-setting eighth season renewal 💥 Netflix confirmed the renewal ahead of Season 7’s premiere, elevating the show to the top spot among all current original scripted series on the platform. business.yougov.com+15Screen Rant+15Forbes+15

🚀 Why This Record Matters

• It’s the longest-running English-language scripted series currently in production on Netflix. For comparison, Grace and Frankie (7 seasons) and Orange Is the New Black (7 seasons) have concluded, while Virgin River continues into Season 8. The Pioneer Woman+4Screen Rant+4Digital Spy+4

• The show has dominated Nielsen and Netflix charts, frequently appearing in the Top 10 and even reclaiming #1 status multiple times—something done only by elite shows like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. Forbes+1Forbes+1

📈 Streaming Data & Engagement

• In December 2024, Virgin River garnered 136.9 million views and 15.7 million viewers in the U.S., ranking #2 on Netflix’s streaming chart—just behind Squid Game. Glamour+15business.yougov.com+15Gazettely+15

• Season 5 alone accumulated 331 million hours viewed globally, making it one of the year’s top streaming titles. AOL+2Burrard Bulletin+2The Daily Beast+2

• The series has nearly 40 weeks in Nielsen’s U.S. Top 10 since Season 3 and continues to register exceptionally strong viewer consistency. Gazettely

🔮 Broader Impact

1. Unshakable Netflix Mainstay
   Netflix’s early renewal to Season 8—before Season 7 even premieres—signals deep confidence in Virgin River’s consistent draw and global brand strength. AOL+13Gazettely+13The Economic Times+13

2. Comfort TV Reigns
   Despite lacking the hype of high-concept series, its steady storylines and strong ensemble make it the queen of cozy drama. As noted by critics, its success is rooted in steady engagement rather than flash. Digital Spy+1Reddit+1

3. Lifecycle Extension
   With production wrapping early for Season 7 and filming underway, the show is expected to release Season 7 in late 2025—and season 8 follows swiftly after, offering viewers 20 more episodes of small-town romance and drama. The Economic TimesPeople.comGazettely

🌟 Final Thoughts

Virgin River’s record-breaking renewal isn’t just a badge—it’s affirmation. Viewership and story momentum continue to surprise, even rivals like Squid Game and Squid Game-era Stranger Things.

By joining a rare class of shows that reclaim #1 on the charts and sustaining high global hours season after season, Virgin River proves that consistency—and comfort TV—still wins big on Netflix.

Whether you tune in for the romance, the community, or the heartfelt storytelling, it’s clear: this town isn’t going anywhere, and neither is its audience.