‘Virgin River’ Renewed for Season 9 to Become Netflix’s Longest-Running Original Scripted Series
by Joe Otterson · Variety“Virgin River” has been renewed for Season 9 at Netflix, meaning it will become the longest-running Netflix scripted series to date by number of seasons.
The news comes ahead of the launch of Season 8 of the hit series, which wrapped production over the summer and is slated to launch in 2027. Season 9 of “Virgin River” will consist of 10 episodes, bringing the show to 94 episodes total.
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Few Netflix series have reached the eight-season mark, with the only other originals to make it that far to date being the animated comedy “Big Mouth” and the Spanish series “Elite.”
Netflix also revealed that “Virgin River” has crossed the half-billion views mark across its first seven seasons, with Netflix defining views as the total number of hours a series is viewed divided by its total runtime.
“We’re all so grateful for our partnership with Netflix and incredibly proud to be a part of their legacy,
said series showrunner Patrick Sean Smith. “In a world that can sometimes feel increasingly disconnected, there’s something meaningful about having a place people want to return to. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built and continue to grow, and deeply grateful to the cast, crew, writers, and fans who have made Virgin River feel like home the world over.”
The show is based on the book series written by author Robyn Carr. Over 20 books have been released in the series, which have sold more than 13 million copies in total.
The official logline for the series states that it is a romance “centered around nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe’s (Alexandra Breckenridge) move to the remote California town of Virgin River. Yearning for a fresh start, Monroe discovered that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she had to learn to heal herself before she could truly make Virgin River her home.”
“I’m incredibly proud of our show and couldn’t be more thrilled to have the opportunity to continue into Season 9! Everyone on our production works so hard to make the world of ‘Virgin River’ come alive. It’s truly been a gift to be here,” said Breckenridge.
Along with Breckenridge, the cast of “Virgin River” includes Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, Jenny Cooper, Lauren Hammersley, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Ben Hollingsworth, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, Kai Bradbury, and Kandyse McClure among others.
“It’s staggering to think we are still making ‘Virgin River’ after all these years and I’m delighted to get to play the role of Jack for the ninth straight season!” Henderson said. “It means the world to me that fans connect with the work we do in such a profound and passionate way—we wouldn’t be here without them all so, THANK YOU….as long as you guys want it we’ll keep making it to the best of our ability!”
Smith returns as showrunner and executive producer for Season 9. Additional executive producers include Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith, Jackson Sinder, Mary Page Keller, Thomas Ian Griffith, Norman Buckley, Ian Hay, series creator Sue Tenney, Roma Roth, Christopher E. Perry, and Carr.
“Mel, Jack, and the whole town of Virgin River have become a place that feels like coming home, for viewers around the world,” said Jinny Howe, Head of Scripted Series for the U.S. and Canada at Netflix. “Reaching Season 9 as our longest-running original scripted series, with over half a billion views, is a milestone that speaks to how deeply fans continue to love being a part of this community. Patrick Sean Smith and the entire team have done a beautiful job in keeping fans engaged in this world, and we can’t wait to invite fans back for more.”