Fans of Virgin River can rest easy now that Netflix officially renewed the small-town drama for season 9, continuing what has become the streamer’s longest-running original scripted series.
The welcomed November 2026 news that more episodes are on the way follows an earlier pickup for season 8, already in production.
“We’re all so grateful for our partnership with Netflix and incredibly proud to be a part of their legacy,” showrunner Patrick Sean Smith said in a statement. “In a world that can sometimes feel increasingly disconnected, there’s something meaningful about having a place people want to return to. 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.”
Here’s a look at who’s expected back for season 9 — and who isn’t:
Alexandra Breckenridge
Breckenridge remains at the center of the series as Mel, one half of the show’s anchor couple.
“I’m incredibly proud of our show and couldn’t be more thrilled to have the opportunity to continue into season 9,” Breckenridge said in a statement. “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.”
Martin Henderson
Henderson continues as Jack, the other core lead.
“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,” he said in a press release. “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!”
In a first look image at season 8 released in November 2026, Mel and Jack beamed while holding a newborn in a minimalistically decorated nursery.
Benjamin Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth is listed among the core cast expected to continue, but the season 7 finale ended with Brady injured in a motorcycle accident, sparking fan speculation about his fate. The actor has stayed tight-lipped about whether Brady “will be a part of” Virgin River going forward.
“Honestly, I wasn’t expecting [the fan reaction] to be so loud,” Hollingsworth told Us ahead of season 9’s renewal. “People have some opinions about it, which is a nice compliment. I really take that as a compliment that people are like, ‘This show can’t happen without Brady.’ I’m right there with them.”
He added of the character’s appeal, “It’s special to see people really do gravitate towards Brady and I think some of that is just he is very human. We’re all trying to be a better version of ourselves and Brady’s been working on that since season 1.”
Colin Lawrence
Lawrence is part of the core cast expected to continue into the upcoming seasons.
Annette O’Toole
O’Toole remains among the returning ensemble.
Tim Matheson
Matheson, who plays Doc, is also expected back as part of the show’s continuing core cast.
Celebrating the season 9 pickup on Instagram in November 2026, Matheson wrote: “Good news! @virginriverseries has officially been renewed for Season 9! I’ve loved playing Doc, and it’s a real pleasure to work with this cast and crew. I’m grateful to all of you who keep coming back to our little town.”
Sarah Dugdale
Dugdale continues with the series into seasons 8 and 9.
Zibby Allen
Allen remains part of the ensemble heading into the next chapter.
Kai Bradbury
Bradbury is listed among the core cast carrying forward.
Mark Ghanimé
Ghanimé, who played Cameron, exited after season 6 was released in December 2024. Showrunner Smith addressed the departure, telling Us exclusively in 2025: “I think this season saw a little bit of a sendoff for Cameron. In terms of Mark, the actor who I adore, he unfortunately won’t be coming back for season 7.”
Smith didn’t rule out a future return for the character: “But that’s not to say that Cameron’s not a part of our world forever. I would love to bring him back, and bring his character back when the story presents itself.”
Marco Grazzini
Grazzini will not return as Mike following his season 7 departure.
Lauren Hammersley
Hammersley, who has played Charmaine since the show premiered, is not expected to return for seasons 8 or 9.
Grayson Gurnsey
Gurnsey, who played Ricky, departed the series after season 4 in 2022 and isn’t expected to return.
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
