Why Zibby Allen of Virgin River Is Concerned About Season 8
Virgin River‘s Zibby Allen expressed her concerns about season 8 following a dramatic finale.
The seventh season of the Netflix sensation, which debuted on Thursday, March 12, showcased Brie (Allen) and Brady (Ben Hollingsworth) finally aligning in their relationship. Unfortunately, their happiness was fleeting, as Brady was involved in a motorcycle accident that put his future in jeopardy.
“We’ve speculated a lot about what it’s going to be. Is he going to be OK?” Allen told Us Weekly in an exclusive interview. “It’s really unfortunate that things never seem to go perfectly for Brady.”
Allen admitted she was unclear about future plans, saying, “I’m not going to lie, I’m a bit worried. I want them to have more than just a fleeting moment — they only had one brief moment on the motorcycle before his accident. I hope he gets a chance [at happiness with Brie], so we’ll see what unfolds.”
In another interview, Hollingsworth humorously commented on Brady’s continual misfortunes in both his career and personal life. “That’s pretty much typical for Brady’s luck,” Hollingsworth jested to Us. “I guess I just can’t have nice things. I guess Brady just can’t have nice things.”
Hollingsworth also hinted that he’s aware of Brady’s trajectory in season 8, while Allen emphasized that the cast will need to wait until production starts to grasp the full storyline.
“I know as much as Ben does — which isn’t as much as he’s suggesting,” she joked. “The writers usually let us pitch our character arcs for the upcoming season, but that’s only in the early stages of writing. So things often change. It’s always somewhat of a mystery for us until we receive the actual scripts.”
Having joined the show in season 3, Allen remains hopeful about its future.
“Brie is thrilled to be an auntie. She’s finally committed to Brady and has experienced a significant personal victory by finding Charmaine,” she reflected. “I can’t share too many details, but I truly hope these developments help her settle into Virgin River and her own identity in a way she hasn’t before. She’s been reactive to life rather than proactive, and I’m excited to see how her character evolves.”
Regarding the future of Virgin River, Allen didn’t provide a specific timeline but believes Netflix’s longest-running scripted series has the potential to continue growing.
“I could envision this world carrying on indefinitely, watching these characters navigate their lives in a deeply detailed manner,” she observed. “There are shows that manage it. Ultimately, it depends on whether the audience continues to want more.”
Virgin River is available for streaming on Netflix.
