Release Date & Platform
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Platform: Season 7 will premiere exclusively on Netflix, continuing the series’ long-standing streaming home.
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Release Window: While no official date is confirmed, based on filming and historical patterns, it’s expected to arrive in late 2025, with some industry sources suggesting a possible release in early to mid-2026.Marie Claire+1People.comEW.comGood HousekeepingThe Economic Times+2The Economic Times+2
Number of Episodes
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Season 7 is confirmed to consist of 10 episodes, each approximately one hour long—consistent with previous seasons.EW.comGood HousekeepingMarie Claire
Cast: Who’s Returning & Who’s New
Returning Main Cast
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Alexandra Breckenridge as Melinda “Mel” Monroe
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Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan
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Tim Matheson as Doc Mullins
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Annette O’Toole as Hope McCrea
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Plus other familiar faces like Kai Bradbury, Kandyse McClure, Sarah Dugdale, Colin Lawrence, and more from previous seasons.People.com+1Marie ClaireEW.comWikipedia
New Additions
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Sara Canning joins as Victoria, a former cop and medical board investigator sent to check on Doc’s clinic.People.comMarie ClaireTom’s Guide
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Cody Kearsley appears as Clay, a man searching for his sister after years in foster care.People.comMarie ClaireTom’s Guide
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Austin Nichols has also been cast in an undisclosed role, adding to the intrigue.WikipediaGood Housekeeping
Plot Expectations and What’s at Stake
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Mel & Jack: Season 7 will explore their early married life, building their future at the farm, and their journey toward family—especially after the adoption cliffhanger from Season 6.People.comMarie ClaireEW.comTom’s GuideGlamour
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Doc & Hope: Expect rising tension as they fight to protect their clinic and the town’s integrity from outside threats.Good HousekeepingTom’s GuideGlamour
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Brie, Preacher, and others: Stay tuned for unresolved threads like Brie’s romantic dilemma, Preacher’s ongoing moral challenges, and maybe more drama around Charmaine and possible criminal fallout.GlamourMarie ClaireEW.com
Key Details at a Glance
| Category | Details |
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| OTT Platform | Netflix |
| Release Date | Late 2025 anticipated (possibly early–mid 2026) |
| Episode Count | 10 episodes |
| Notable Returnees | Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole |
| New Cast Members | Sara Canning (Victoria), Cody Kearsley (Clay), Austin Nichols |
| Plot Focus | Married life + adoption, clinic threats, unresolved arcs from S6 |
