Netflix has officially renewed Virgin River for Season 7, making it the platform’s longest‑running English‑language drama. Filming began in March 2025 and wrapped mid‑June, with the season expected to premiere in late 2025 or early 2026 reddit.com+15marieclaire.com+15updatetinus.com+15. Most main cast members are returning, along with newcomers Sara Canning (as Victoria, an ex‑cop tied to Doc’s practice) and Cody Kearsley (as Clay, hunting for his sister) updatetinus.com+2marieclaire.com+2people.com+2.
One of the biggest fan conversations revolves around the Brie–Brady–Mike love triangle. It exploded in Season 6 when Mike proposed to Brie—even though he admitted he knew she cheated with Brady—and viewers are desperate to know where her heart will land marieclaire.com+12ew.com+12whats-on-netflix.com+12. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith assures that this romantic tension will be a central focus in Season 7, but hints the saga won’t drag on endlessly: “It’s time for resolution” reddit.com+15theviewersperspective.com+15sportskeeda.com+15. Fans on Reddit overwhelmingly weigh in, leaning toward the passionate Bried + Brady pairing, though Mike still has strong emotional footing—and many believe the arc must end before the show goes stale tvshowsfinder.com+1whats-on-netflix.com+1.
Meanwhile, Mel and Jack’s storyline continues to enchant. Their Season 6 wedding ended with speculation about a baby—either via adoption of Marley’s child or possibly Charmaine’s twins, after her cliffhanger house discovery reddit.com+12updatetinus.com+12dexerto.com+12. Fans predict Mel and Jack might adopt Marley’s baby and also rescue or adopt Charmaine’s twins, possibly offering them the family they’ve always dreamed of reddit.com+15reddit.com+15updatetinus.com+15. Showrunner Smith emphasizes adoption as a major Season 7 theme, and hints at the realistic, grounded decision to adopt an older child spoilerverse.info+4theviewersperspective.com+4updatetinus.com+4.
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Doc Mullins vs. Grace Valley Hospital – Doc’s license is suspended and his clinic is threatened. Hope, as mayor, will fight to save it, with new investigator Victoria targeting the practice marieclaire.com+1ew.com+1sportskeeda.com+3updatetinus.com+3whats-on-netflix.com+3.
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Preacher and Kaia – Their romance deepens while Preacher may face new legal troubles tied to Wes’s storyline ew.com+7spoilerverse.info+7sportskeeda.com+7.
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Muriel’s health – She faces a breast cancer storyline, which promises to be portrayed with emotional depth rather than melodrama reddit.com+4spoilerverse.info+4glamour.com+4.
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New romantic possibilities – The season may introduce fresh pairings, including Lizzie and Denny, and other surprising connections in early episodes marieclaire.com+3spoilerverse.info+3theviewersperspective.com+3.
Fan predictions from Reddit lean into these themes: many expect Brie to ultimately choose between Mike’s stability or Brady’s passion, with a dramatic reckoning coming soon . Others foresee Mel and Jack adopting not just Marley’s baby but also Charmaine’s twins, finally completing their family dream spoilerverse.info+15reddit.com+15updatetinus.com+15.
With filming done and promising plotlines in play—romantic resolutions, family expansion, legal battles, and new characters—fans are buzzing. But the top question on everyone’s mind remains: Will Brie’s heart settle? Or will her love triangle end in an unexpected twist? One thing’s clear: Season 7 promises to tie up loose ends—and reshape relationships in Virgin River.
