Virgin River’s knitting circle knows a stitch in time saves nine. Netflix seems to agree: The series has been renewed for Season 9, ahead of Season 8’s 2027 premiere. With the renewal comes a first look at Season 8, with Mel and Jack embracing parenthood in the photo below.

Just like Mel and Jack, who’ve shared their fair share of landmark moments — from their first kiss in the cabin to their rustic wedding and the arrival of their baby — the fan-favorite series has reached a few milestones of its own. Virgin River is now Netflix’s longest-running original scripted series by number of seasons and has passed the half-billion views mark, spending 28 weeks in the Global Top 10 and reaching the Top 10 in over 80 countries. 

For Season 9, which will consist of 10 one-hour episodes, Patrick Sean Smith (Greek, Chasing Life) will return as showrunner and executive producer alongside executive producers Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith, Jackson Sinder, Mary Page Keller, Thomas Ian Griffith, Norman Buckley, Ian Hay, Sue Tenney, Roma Roth, Christopher E. Perry, Robyn Carr.

Martin Henderson, who plays Jack, has a thank-you to deliver. “I am so humbled and honored by the ongoing performance of Virgin River and can’t thank our fans enough for their continual support of the show. The crew and cast all work so hard to make it the best it can be, and I’m just thrilled that we will have yet another opportunity to entertain all the fans around the world.”

Calling the series “a gift,” Alexandra Breckenridge, who plays Mel, says, “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.”

Smith reaches for the same word. “Nine seasons is an unimaginable gift that speaks to the power of characters who audiences have come to know and love as if they’re part of their own extended family,” he says. “The fact that fans remain invested in their lives is the greatest compliment we could receive as well as a testament to our extraordinary cast. I’m thrilled we get to keep telling these stories.”

Following the life and loves of big-city nurse practitioner Melinda “Mel” Monroe (Breckenridge), Virgin River is a romance story based on the beloved book series from author Robyn Carr. Moving to the titular remote Northern California enclave to escape a painful past, Mel discovers that small-town living isn’t as simple as expected — and that a fresh start can lead somewhere (and to someone) extraordinary. Mel falls for gruff local bar owner Jack (Henderson), and the two blend their lives together within the tight-knit community of Virgin River across seven seasons.

“Mel, Jack, and the whole town of Virgin River have become a place that feels like coming home for viewers around the world,” says Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head of scripted series in the US and Canada. “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 keeping fans engaged in this world, and we can’t wait to invite [them] back for more.”

Catch up on everything that’s happened so far, including a breakdown of the Season 7 finale and the shocking life-or-death cliffhanger, as well as an inside look at Mel and Jack’s romantic honeymoon. 

Join the town’s sewing circle (or check back here soon) for more details about Virgin River. 

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