Beloved Netflix show receives huge news about future as fans react

Netflix‘s popular show Virgin River shared exciting news for viewers on November 13.

On top of providing a tease of what’s to come during season eight, which will premiere in 2027, the show also announced that it’s been renewed for season nine online.

The news also means Virgin River is impressively Netflix’s longest-running original scripted series.

The series shared the huge update on social media, revealing: “Call your knitting circle! Virgin River has been officially renewed for a 9th season!”

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Fans flocked to the comments and celebrated the thrilling news together. One person wrote: “Yay!!! What great news!! Nine seasons and counting!!!” A second follower added: “Omg yasss!! My comfort show.”

A third fan commented: “Virgin River is and always will be one of my favorite shows. No matter how many seasons there are or how the characters’ stories unfold, I’ll keep watching with the same joy and excitement. I’ve grown so attached to this show, its characters, and the wonderful team that brings it all to life. Virgin River will always have a special place in my heart!”

Another person continued: “Best news for the best show, with the best cast and crew. We’re the luckiest and proudest fans.”

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The show’s star Alexandra Breckenridge said in a statement: “I’m incredibly proud of our show and couldn’t be more thrilled to have the opportunity to continue into season nine. 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.”

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Her co-star Martin Henderson revealed in another statement added: “[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.”

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Netflix’s head of scripted series, Jinny Howe continued: “Mel, Jack and the whole town of Virgin River have become a place that feels like coming home, for viewers around the world. Reaching season nine as our longest-running original scripted series, with over half a billion views, is a milestone that speaks to how deeply fans continue to love being a part of this community.”

Jinny expressed: “Patrick Sean Smith and the entire team have done a beautiful job in keeping fans engaged in this world, and we can’t wait to invite fans back for more.”