Netflix has produced many original scripted TV shows over the years, from popular half-hour sitcoms to award-winning romantic dramas, and one of them just passed a huge milestone. Officially launched in 2007, the streaming service remains the largest of its kind. Netflix has only grown in size over the years, producing thousands of original titles (including hundreds of films and TV series from the United States and even more from around the world), and the platform shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
However, Netflix has faced some controversy in recent years. In addition to cracking down on password sharing between subscribers, many criticized Netflix for prematurely canceling its original shows after just one season. Many series have been left aside by the streaming service over the years. So it's a miracle when one of Netflix's original scripted shows gets renewed for a second season, let alone lasts long enough to make it to a seventh season.
Virgin River Season 7 Renewal Makes It Netflix's Longest-Running Original Scripted Series
The romantic drama lasted longer than other Netflix originals
According to DeadlineNetflix renewed Virgin River for a seventh season, two months before the premiere of season 6. Consequently, the romantic drama is now Netflix's longest-running original scripted TV series still in production. No other current show on the streaming service has reached seven seasons, placing Virgin River at the top of Netflix's list of its top long-running veteran series.
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Virgin River Season # |
Episode count |
Release date |
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1 |
10 |
December 6, 2019 |
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2 |
10 |
November 27, 2020 |
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3 |
10 |
July 9, 2021 |
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4 |
12 |
July 20, 2022 |
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5, part 1 |
10 |
September 7, 2023 |
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5, part 2 |
2 |
November 30, 2023 |
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6 |
10 |
December 19, 2024 |
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7 |
10 |
TBD |
Not only is it Virgin River now Netflix's longest-running original scripted series, but It is also the longest-running English-language drama series produced by the streaming service. Unless another original English-language drama reaches an eighth season, the Netflix show Virgin River will maintain this record. Additionally, the company can renew Virgin River for its eighth season, continuing its dominance on the platform.
How Virgin River surpasses Grace, Frankie and Elite in Netflix record
Virgin River has more episodes than Elite
Among Netflix's entire catalog of original series, Virgin River It's technically not the longest, even after the Season 7 renewal. Grace and Frankie and Orange is the new black it also ran for seven seasons. About that, Elite launched its eighth and final season in July 2024. However, all these series came to an end, making Virgin River the longest chain Netflix original. Virgin River It is also the only English-language drama on the list, making it the longest-running of its kind. Additionally, although Elite has eight seasons, has fewer episodes than Virgin River – 64 compared to (soon to be) 74 episodes.
Sources: Tudum from Netflix, Deadline