Filled with romance and drama, Virgin River is one of Netflix’s best-loved shows. But has it been canceled, or will it be soon?
There’s always something monumental happening in Virgin River, whether it’s with Mel and Jack, Muriel and Cameron, or Preacher and Paige.
Latest episodes of Netflix’s popular binge-worthy show — Season 5 Part 2 — left fans with plenty to think about after Mel’s long-lost biological father Everett turned up on her doorstep with something pressing to say.
There’s been a lifetime’s worth of waiting for new episodes, leading to plenty of speculation online. But is Virgin River actually canceled?
Is Virgin River canceled?
No, Virgin River has not been canceled – Virgin River Season 6 hits the streaming service on December 19, 2024. Season 7 has also been greenlit.
The sixth season of the show was announced by Netflix before the second half of Season 5 even aired. Its release date was originally thought to be pushed to 2025, but October 2024 saw the Virgin River Season 6 release date confirmed for this Christmas.
Before fans had their fears soothed, there was plenty of speculation on what might happen next. Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith suggested Season 6 of Virgin River could include Mel and Jack’s journey towards becoming parents, drama in Muriel and Cameron’s budding relationship, and a time jump to the future.
This was later confirmed to be a flashback to 1972 that follows Mel’s parents when they first met.
Fans still aren’t keen on the show’s slow pace
While some fans are happy for the Virgin River drama to continue at its infamous pace, others think it’s detrimental.
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“I think this show had a lot of potential but the slow down on everything makes it exhausting to watch, I mean how many more seasons will Charmine be pregnant? Instead of focusing on important stuff, they give too much screen time with things that don’t really matter THAT much,” one fan posted on Reddit.
Another agreed, “So different from books. Sticking with it but I just don’t get why they have a perfectly good story and change it so much.” A third weighed in, “Ideally, they could have made several seasons, with each focusing on one of the books. I think it would have gone over better.”
Season 7 doesn’t have a release date yet
Why we’ve still yet to see Season 6, it’s worth pointing out that Season 7 doesn’t have a confirmed release date… and probably won’t for a while.
Season 6 only started filming in February of this year, which means fans are likely to be kept waiting a fair while for new episodes on top of that.
Sean Smith told Netflix “I think we’ve only just begun to see Mel and Jack function as a married couple, which is exciting.”
Season 7 will “explore the honeymoon phase for them as they’re building their lives on the farm, which can come with its own obstacles.”
To make sure you’re up to date with all the small-town drama, read our Virgin River Season 5 Part 2 ending explained. You can also find out about the best TV shows of the year or the new TV shows coming soon.