Virgin River snags Season 9 renewal, set to be Netflix's longest-running scripted show

Netflix has ordered a ninth season of Virgin River, per multiple outlets. The early renewal means the romantic drama will officially become the streamer's longest-running originally scripted series by season count.

According to Variety, Season 9 will consist of ten episodes, bringing the show's total episode count to 94. Netflix also revealed the series has surpassed half a billion views across its first seven seasons, the outlet reports.

Season 8 has already wrapped production and is scheduled to launch in 2027, as reported by Variety. Virgin River will join a very short list of Netflix originals to reach eight seasons, which includes an adult cartoon and a Spanish teen drama.

Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith said the team is grateful for the Netflix partnership, adding that creating a fictional community audiences repeatedly visit feels significant in today's world. Netflix's Head of Scripted Series, Jinny Howe, stated that reaching this milestone shows how much viewers love being part of the Virgin River community.

Stars Alexandra Breckenridge and Martin Henderson expressed their excitement in statements covered by TVLine and TheWrap. Breckenridge called it a "gift" to continue, while Henderson said it was "staggering" to be making a ninth season and thanked fans for their passionate support.