'Virgin River' Renewed for Season 9
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix has renewed Virgin River for a ninth season, making it the longest-running original scripted drama series on the platform by number of seasons, with the total episodes reaching 94.
- Season eight of Virgin River is set to premiere in 2027, with Patrick Sean Smith returning as showrunner and executive producer for the 10-episode ninth season.
- The series has surpassed half a billion views, highlighting its strong and enduring fan base, according to Netflix’s head of scripted series for the U.S. and Canada, Jinny Howe.
- Lead actors Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson expressed their excitement and gratitude for continuing the series, emphasizing the connection fans have with the show.
- Virgin River follows nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe’s journey in a small California town and is based on Robyn Carr’s bestselling book series, which has sold over 13 million copies worldwide.
