Virgin River, based on Robyn Carr’s bestselling books, has set a new record at Netflix. With the just-announced season nine renewal, the popular drama is now the streamer’s longest-running original scripted series.
Netflix confirmed the 10-episode ninth season order way ahead of season eight’s 2027 premiere.
“We’re all so grateful for our partnership with Netflix and incredibly proud to be a part of their legacy. In a world that can sometimes feel increasingly disconnected, there’s something meaningful about having a place people want to return to,” stated showrunner and executive producer Patrick Sean Smith. “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.”
Netflix’s announcement did not include season nine’s cast list. Series regulars have included Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Colin Lawrence, and Benjamin Hollingsworth. Zibby Allen, Sarah Dugdale, Marco Grazzini, Kai Bradbury, and Kandyse McClure also star.
Commenting on the renewal, Alexandra Breckenridge said, “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.”
And Martin Henderson said, “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! 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!”
Executive producers include Robyn Carr, Erin Cardillo, Richard Keith, Jackson Sinder, Mary Page Keller, Thomas Ian Griffith, Norman Buckley, Ian Hay, Sue Tenney, Roma Roth, and Christopher E. Perry.
Netflix’s synopsis reads, “Virgin River is a romance story centered around nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe’s (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.”