Virgin River Sets Netflix Record With Early Season 9 Renewal
Netflix has renewed its hit romantic drama 'Virgin River' for a ninth season ahead of season 8, making it the longest-running original series in platform history.
Netflix has announced that its hit romantic drama "Virgin River" has officially been renewed for a ninth season, even before the eighth season premieres. This milestone makes the series the longest-running original scripted drama in Netflix history, surpassing former hits such as "The Crown" and "House of Cards", which both concluded after six seasons.
The series centers on Mel, a nurse practitioner who leaves Los Angeles after a personal tragedy and moves to a quiet, remote town in northern California. There, she crosses paths with Jack, a local bar owner, setting off a sweeping story of small-town romance and emotional healing that has resonated globally.
Based on the bestselling novels by author Robyn Carr, the show has crossed the threshold of half a billion viewing hours across its seven seasons, consistently ranking in the top 10 charts in over 80 countries worldwide.
The upcoming ninth season is slated to consist of ten episodes, bringing the series total to an impressive 94 episodes upon its release. Meanwhile, the eighth season, which wrapped up filming in the summer, is scheduled to premiere sometime in 2027.
