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As filming for Virgin River Season 7 formally wraps, followers are extra at nighttime than ever. In comparison with earlier years, the solid has remained nearly fully silent. There have been only a few behind-the-scenes clips, few playful teases, and never even spoiler-free photographs from the set. Alexandra Breckenridge, who often shares one thing with followers throughout filming, has barely posted in any respect. She already confirmed that Netflix requested the solid to not reveal something, and it reveals. Except for a handful of tales shared during the last three months, there was just about no content material from the set.
Because of casting calls, a couple of fan sightings, and delicate clues, we’ve managed to piece collectively a clearer image of what to anticipate from the upcoming season, together with the shock manufacturing transfer to Mexico over the previous week or so. That information comes after the principle Vancouver unit wrapped up filming on season 7 on June twentieth.
Solid and Crew Have fun Wrapping Season 7 (In Vancouver, Anyway)
“First day of Summer time and Final day of Filming Season 7 of Virgin River,” wrote Benjamin Hollingsworth on the information of the wrap, however costume designer Judith Feller hinted that extra was to return, writing “We made it!!! Effectively, by the YVR portion of S7 of Virgin River. Thanks to the best possible Costume workforce a gal might dream of.”
Colin Lawrence, who performs Preacher on the present, posted a video on Instagram, saying, “And that, my buddies, is a wrap on Season 7 for John ‘Preacher’ Middleton. Oh gosh, what can I let you know? One other stellar season, in my humble opinion. This present has been probably the most enjoyable to work on. I’ve been so blessed to have been part of this for the final seven seasons. Fingers crossed extra to return.”
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No Time Bounce, At Least Not But
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith acknowledged in an interview that Season 7 picks up proper the place Season 6 left off. Particularly relating to Charmaine and her twins, that possible guidelines out any important time soar throughout the season. If there’s one, it might be reserved for the ultimate episode.
Charmaine and the Twins
Cliffhangers in Virgin River have a historical past of being anticlimactic, and Charmaine’s storyline may comply with that sample. Casting info confirms her twins seem in Block 2 (Episodes 1 and a couple of). Charmaine herself might be within the present, which can have reassured some followers that her life won’t have been in jeopardy. Throughout Block 4, which covers Episodes 7 and eight, some scenes have been filmed outdoors her hair salon. It’s sufficient to counsel her story isn’t utterly executed.
Lizzie and Denny’s Child Lady
Primarily based on manufacturing schedules, Lizzie and Denny’s child will possible be born throughout Block 3, which covers Episodes 5 and 6. It’s a serious milestone for the couple, one which followers have been eagerly awaiting.
Lark Isn’t Gone
After listening to Brady confess he nonetheless liked Brie, Lark responded by draining his checking account and disappearing. However don’t depend her out but. Lark will return in Season 7, and her subsequent transfer might convey much more drama to Brady’s already tangled love life.
Bother for Doc and a New Cellular Unit in City
Doc’s questionable home name final season seems to have severe penalties. Whereas nothing has been confirmed, fan photographs posted on Instagram present a Grace Valley Cellular Medical Unit parked in Virgin River, suggesting that Doc’s medical license will possible be suspended for many of Season 7. These sightings, paired with earlier hints about an investigation into his conduct, level to a shift in how healthcare is delivered on the town. It additionally aligns with Grace Valley Hospital’s plans to increase its presence in Virgin River.
With this new improvement, we additionally surprise if Mel’s birthing heart is likely to be affected.
Marley and the Child: Mel and Jack’s Future?
Pictures from the set present Marley interacting with Mel, Jack, Doc, and the brand new Grace Valley physician, Dr. Hayes, on the Grace Valley Cellular Medical Unit (performed by Kaj-Erik Eriksen). It appears possible that Marley will give delivery by the tip of Season 7. In truth, casting calls requested a new child child for a one-day shoot scheduled throughout the ultimate week of filming, the identical day Breckenridge posted on Instagram that she was filming some scenes with Mel sporting scrubs.
May this child develop into Mel and Jack’s? Many followers are hoping so, but when I needed to guess, I’d say in all probability not. The best way the season’s shaping up, it feels extra possible Marley modifications her thoughts and retains the infant herself.
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Rodeo Involves Virgin River
Cody Kearsley joins the solid as Clay, a former rodeo rider with a sophisticated previous. Clay grew up in foster care with a youthful sister he hasn’t seen in years (our cash is on Marley), and he’s been trying to find her ever since. Kearsley has been seen coaching with lasso gear and horseback using, and rodeo-related scenes have reportedly been filmed on location.
The cowboy and ranch theme is alive and effectively in Virgin River Season 7, possibly greater than ever. Primarily based on what the solid and director have shared, it seems to be just like the neighborhood occasion this season might be a Civil Conflict reenactment. That may clarify the costumes worn by Candace McClure and several other background actors in not too long ago launched set photographs, which additionally present wagons, carriages, and even faux horses. These scenes have been filmed on the property of Hope’s ex-husband, Roland, which strongly suggests his function this season is likely to be extra substantial than initially anticipated.
A Honeymoon at Final, or One thing Extra?
A number of scenes for Virgin River Season 7 are being filmed in Mexico, marking the primary time the present has filmed outdoors of Canada.
Whereas particulars are nonetheless underneath wraps, it’s pure to surprise what this variation of surroundings might convey. May we lastly see Mel and Jack on their long-overdue honeymoon? After years of heartbreak, detours, and loss, a romantic escape would really feel effectively earned and supply a recent word for his or her story. There’s additionally the query of adoption. After the present selected to take Mel and Jack down the trail of adoption as an alternative of giving them a organic baby, and following Mel’s miscarriage in Season 5, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the couple exploring this selection additional. If the Mexico journey is tied to an adoption storyline, presumably of a kid from overseas, it might replicate each the realities of decrease adoption charges for older kids in comparison with newborns. It would even carry a quiet political message, given at the moment’s local weather. Whether or not it’s a honeymoon, an adoption journey, or each, followers might be wanting to see what unfolds.
Netflix declined to touch upon the manufacturing transfer to Mexico.
Quite a few accounts have been in a position to spot the crew filming, together with Valladolid Pueblo Magico, who posted:
“Some of the fashionable collection in the US that has develop into fairly fashionable on Netflix is being shot in Yucatan.
The collection is named Virgin River and it is without doubt one of the most considered romance collection on this platform.
Recording is being carried out on the well-known Hacienda Cenote Oxmán, having its cenote as a witness to those recordings.
It must be famous that this isn’t the primary time that the Hacienda Cenote Oxmán participates as a set for a Netflix collection.”
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2025 or 2026 launch date for Virgin River season 7?
Alexandra Breckenridge not too long ago shared that, though she doesn’t know when Virgin River Season 7 will premiere, the season is prepared, so why not launch it in 2025? It’s a good query, particularly with filming wrapping this summer time. Some older followers have commented that they’re bored with waiting so long between seasons. However what they could not understand is that, in contrast to conventional broadcast collection, Netflix doesn’t comply with a September-to-Could schedule. Most of its originals premiere yearly, generally longer, relying on manufacturing and competitors on the slate.
A 2025 launch would maintain Virgin River in its typical rhythm, however with Stranger Issues returning in a number of components later this yr, Netflix could also be weighing how a lot consideration the platform can cut up. Regardless that the 2 collection goal very completely different audiences, Stranger Issues is a advertising large, and something launched alongside it dangers being overshadowed, irrespective of how robust the fan base. Holding Virgin River till early 2026 may give the present extra respiration room, but it surely additionally dangers testing followers’ endurance even additional. Until, in fact, Netflix decides to shock followers with a romantic February launch, Virgin River on Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the worst thought.
What about Season 8?
As soon as once more, the primary trace that Netflix may need quietly renewed Virgin River comes not from an official announcement however from the non-public chef of Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, and Zibby Allen. For the second yr in a row, she posted on her private Fb web page, inviting her buddies to return as much as Vancouver “for the subsequent season,” strongly suggesting that manufacturing may very well be gearing up for Season 8 even earlier than Netflix has made it public.
With the solid tight-lipped and spoilers more durable to seek out than ever, Virgin River Season 7 is likely to be probably the most mysterious season but. Nonetheless, even in silence, the present leaves simply sufficient breadcrumbs for us to select up the path…