Virgin River has been renewed for season 8 on Netflix.
Actor Tim Matheson revealed an unexpected filming update on Instagram.
He also teased what’s to come for his character, Doc Mullins, in Virgin River season 8.
This story contains light spoilers from Virgin River season 7.
Virgin River fans, Tim Matheson has an update.
It’s been a while since the last season aired on Netflix, and fans are eager to know when new episodes will drop. Well, Tim, who plays Vernon “Doc” Mullins, shared an exciting update on Instagram, revealing that he had finished filming Virgin River season 8. He also teased how much he’s enjoyed showing Doc’s relationship with his wife, Hope McCrea (Annette O’Toole), over the years.
“We’ve wrapped another season of Virgin River, and looking back at Doc and Hope’s journey together is pretty remarkable,” he wrote in the caption alongside a photo of him and Annette on August 27. “We started out as estranged friends with benefits, which was certainly a unique and comical turn for a relationship between two older people, that grew into her opening her arms and welcoming me back to marriage and living together again.”
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“Their relationship has only deepened and broadened with every day and every episode,” he added. “Love has so many colors, and we’ve shared them all .”
Upon hearing Tim’s surprise update, fans were thrilled about the future of the show and Doc and Hope’s romance.
“You’re both way too cute! You are the best duo I can’t wait to see you in the new season,” one person wrote. “I’m so excited for the new season!! I just love Doc and Hope and the whole Virgin River crew!,” another agreed. “Love these 2 Bring on Season 8,” a different follower added.
Doc and Hope’s relationship was in flux at the end of Virgin River season 7. While it was partially due to Hope’s complicated connection with her ex-husband, Roland (John Halston), the couple also disagreed over Doc partnering with Grace Valley so he could operate his clinic alongside a bigger medical practice.
Considering what’s at stake, we have to tune in!