Netflix has confirmed the renewal of “Virgin River” for a ninth season, making it the longest-running original scripted series on the platform by number of seasons, surpassing the previous title-holder, “Elite.” Season 9 will consist of 10 episodes, bringing the total episode count to 94, which ties it with “Grace and Frankie” for the most episodes among Netflix series.

The series, which follows nurse practitioner Mel Monroe as she navigates life and love in a small California town, has achieved over half a billion views across its first seven seasons. Patrick Sean Smith will return as showrunner and executive producer for Season 9, continuing the creative direction established since he took over in Season 5.

“Virgin River” has successfully maintained its popularity through a sustainable premise and budget-friendly production, primarily filmed in Canada with minimal special effects. The upcoming Season 8 will see absences from cast members Marco Grazzini and Lauren Hammersley, while Natasha Calis is joining in a recurring role as Dr. Astrid.

The next season is anticipated to premiere in late spring 2027, maintaining the series’ yearly release cadence of approximately 11-13 months between seasons. Both the lead actors, Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson, expressed gratitude for the show’s success and the deep connection it has fostered with its audience.