Virgin River has officially surpassed all other Netflix original scripted series by securing a record-setting eighth season renewal đ„ Netflix confirmed the renewal ahead of Season 7âs premiere, elevating the show to the top spot among all current original scripted series on the platform. business.yougov.com+15Screen Rant+15Forbes+15
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Itâs 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
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The show has dominated Nielsen and Netflix charts, frequently appearing in the TopâŻ10 and even reclaiming #1 status multiple timesâsomething done only by elite shows like Stranger Things and Bridgerton. Forbes+1Forbes+1
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In December 2024, Virgin River garnered 136.9 million views and 15.7 million viewers in the U.S., ranking #2 on Netflixâs streaming chartâjust behind Squid Game. Glamour+15business.yougov.com+15Gazettely+15
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Season 5 alone accumulated 331 million hours viewed globally, making it one of the yearâs top streaming titles. AOL+2Burrard Bulletin+2The Daily Beast+2
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The series has nearly 40 weeks in Nielsenâs U.S. TopâŻ10 since Season 3 and continues to register exceptionally strong viewer consistency. Gazettely
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Unshakable Netflix Mainstay
Netflixâs early renewal to Season 8âbefore Season 7 even premieresâsignals deep confidence in Virgin Riverâs consistent draw and global brand strength. AOL+13Gazettely+13The Economic Times+13 -
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 -
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With production wrapping early for Season 7 and filming underway, the show is expected to release Season 7 in late 2025âand season 8 follows swiftly after, offering viewers 20 more episodes of small-town romance and drama. The Economic TimesPeople.comGazettely
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Virgin Riverâs record-breaking renewal isnât just a badgeâitâs 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 consistencyâand comfort TVâstill wins big on Netflix.
Whether you tune in for the romance, the community, or the heartfelt storytelling, itâs clear: this town isnât going anywhere, and neither is its audience.