The nice cost plus good ratings – the show has been in Netflix’s Global Top 10 English TV 30 times since the list was introduced during the show’s third season, and it’s spent 38 weeks in the Nielsen Top 10 since Season 1 – means it’s worth renewing. And that is cause for celebration.

"Virgin River" was renewed for Season 8 at Netflix, becoming the platform's longest-running scripted series yet

Out of nowhere, Netflix has confirmed Virgin River season 8 is happening, and while we’ve not seen season 7 yet, the show’s renewal suggests one key cliffhanger might now be fake.