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💔 Doc’s Last Shot? Tim Matheson Wraps Emotional Final Scene on Virgin River Season 7

Fans of Virgin River, brace yourselves — because it looks like we may have just witnessed the end of an era.

Beloved actor Tim Matheson, who has portrayed the wise, gruff, and endlessly compassionate Doc Mullins since Season 1, has reportedly wrapped his final scene on the set of Virgin River Season 7. While Netflix has not officially confirmed Doc’s departure, cast and crew posts, behind-the-scenes tributes, and Matheson’s own emotional message have fans preparing to say goodbye.

🎬 THE FINAL SCENE THAT BROKE THE CAST

Sources from the Virgin River set say Matheson’s final day of filming was “incredibly emotional.” The scene — still under wraps — was filmed on location at Doc’s clinic, where many of the show’s most memorable and heartfelt moments have taken place.

One insider revealed:

🗨️ “There wasn’t a dry eye on set. The crew gave him a standing ovation. Even the camera operators were crying.”

Co-star Annette O’Toole (Hope) reportedly shared a tearful embrace with Matheson after his final take, further fueling speculation that Doc’s journey is truly coming to an end.

💬 TIM MATHESON SPEAKS OUT

On his Instagram, Matheson posted a behind-the-scenes photo with the caption:

📸 “That’s a wrap on Season 7. What a ride. Playing Doc has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Thank you, Virgin River family.”

While he didn’t explicitly say it was his last season, fans quickly picked up on the tone of finality — and the flood of farewell messages from fellow cast members didn’t go unnoticed.

• Alexandra Breckenridge (Mel): “It won’t be the same without you, Tim. You gave this town its heart.”

• Colin Lawrence (Preacher): “Doc, forever a legend. Love you, brother.”

💉 WHAT’S NEXT FOR DOC?

Season 6 saw Doc confronting the slow deterioration of his vision due to macular degeneration, while also mentoring Cameron and making peace with his past. Season 7 is expected to conclude Doc’s medical career and possibly feature a quiet retirement — or something more tragic.

Fans are torn between wanting a peaceful goodbye… and fearing Virgin River’s signature heartbreak. Could this be a quiet farewell — or is Doc’s “last shot” something more literal?

🌲 THE LEGACY OF DOC MULLINS

Since Virgin River premiered, Doc Mullins has been the moral compass of the town — a stern but loving figure who evolved from grumpy old-school doctor to vulnerable community leader. Whether it was his complicated love story with Hope, his mentorship of Mel, or his fierce sense of duty, Doc was the beating heart of Virgin River.

🗨️ “Doc is Virgin River. Without him, it’s not the same,” one fan posted online.

🔮 COULD HE RETURN?

While this may be Matheson’s final on-screen scene, Virgin River is no stranger to surprise appearances, dream sequences, or emotional flashbacks. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith hasn’t ruled out the possibility of Doc appearing in future episodes, even after Season 7 — possibly as a voice of guidance or in reflective moments.

📺 COMING IN SEASON 7:

• A clinic emergency puts Doc’s skills to the ultimate test

• Doc and Hope revisit a painful chapter from their past

• Doc makes a decision that will change the clinic — and the town — forever

• The final scene that could define his legacy

😢 IF THIS IS GOODBYE…

If this truly is the end for Doc Mullins, fans can expect a powerful, heartfelt send-off — one worthy of a character who’s helped Virgin River heal, grow, and hold itself together through love, loss, and everything in between.

Thank you, Tim Matheson. You’ll always be Doc to us. 🩺