No other Netflix original series has aired more than eight seasons to date
\n\n“Virgin River” has been renewed for Season 9 at Netflix, meaning it will become the longest-running Netflix scripted series to date by number of seasons.
\n\nThe news comes ahead of the launch of Season 8 of the hit series, which wrapped production over the summer and is slated to launch in 2027. Season 9 of “Virgin River” will consist of 10 episodes, bringing the show to 94 episodes total.
\n\nFew Netflix series have reached the eight-season mark, with the only other originals to make it that far to date being the animated comedy “Big Mouth” and the Spanish series “Elite.”
\n\nNetflix also revealed that “Virgin River” has crossed the half-billion views mark across its first seven seasons, with Netflix defining views as the total number of hours a series is viewed divided by its total runtime.
\n\n“We’re all so grateful for our partnership with Netflix and incredibly proud to be a part of their legacy,said series showrunner Patrick Sean Smith. “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…
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