When asked about Netflix’s longest-running original series, many might think of popular titles like The Crown or Stranger Things. Surprisingly, the title goes to Virgin River, which has just been renewed for its seventh season. This heartfelt drama, centered on themes of love, loss, and community, has steadily gained a loyal following, making it a significant player in the streaming landscape.
The recently released sixth season is currently the third most-watched show on Netflix in the U.S. and has also been recognized as the biggest show globally this week. However, this title may soon shift to Squid Game, as its new season is set to premiere shortly.
Current Netflix Top 10 Shows
Here’s a quick look at this week’s top English-language shows on Netflix:
- Virgin River (Season 6) — 8.1 million views
- Black Doves — 6.7 million views
- No Good Deed — 5.6 million views
- The Madness — 3.1 million views
- Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was … — 2.4 million views
- The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On — 2.1 million views
- Aaron Rodgers: Enigma — 1.8 million views
- Ronny Chieng: Love to Hate It — 1.5 million views
- A Man on the Inside — 1.4 million views
- Arcane — 1.2 million views
For more insights into this week’s most-watched series, you can explore our previous articles covering various Netflix originals, including the new spy series Black Doves, featuring Keira Knightley, and Ted Danson’s comedy A Man on the Inside.
Virgin River: A Streaming Success
Showrunner Patrick Sean Smith expressed that this season was designed to be centered around weddings. He noted, “It was time. It felt like a great event to build around, so everybody had as much forethought and time to plan as possible.” The production team worked diligently to ensure that the season resonated with fans.
Season 6 of Virgin River picks up a few months after the Christmas-themed episodes of Season 5. The story unfolds deeper into spring, focusing on Mel and Jack’s romantic wedding season. Netflix describes this installment as filled with fresh twists, love triangles, and wedding drama, alongside secrets from Mel’s father’s past that will take viewers back to the 1970s.
The renewal for Season 7 promises another year of engaging stories for the beloved characters of this small Northern California town. Fans are eager to see what lies ahead for Mel and Jack as they navigate the next steps in their relationship.
As the excitement builds around Virgin River, viewers can look forward to more captivating storylines and character developments in the upcoming seasons. Stay tuned for updates on this popular series!
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