Virgin River fans have a genius idea for a touching reunion for Muriel in season 7

Virgin River boasts a star-studded cast, and the seventh season might bring another household name on board.

As devotees of the Netflix drama patiently await the release of the new season, theories and speculations abound, particularly regarding the aftermath of Charmaine's (played by Lauren Hammersley) mysterious disappearance during Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack's (Martin Henderson) nuptials.

A fan recently floated a proposal on Reddit, suggesting the introduction of a surprise cast member which could facilitate a heartwarming on-screen reunion for Teryl Rothery, the actress who plays Muriel St. Claire, with her former Stargate SG-1 co-star Amanda Tapping.

Prompting discussion, the post inquired, "Anyone have any particular actors they'd like to see guest star on the show for whatever reason?" before elaborating on their own desire, "This is purely self-indulgent on my part but since I grew up as a huge Stargate fan I'd love to see Amanda Tapping (Sam Carter) solely to get an onscreen reunion with Teryl Rothery since they were both on SG-1 together lol."

"Afaik they're good friends irl too, so I think it'd be cute if they got a bit meta with it and had AT play some old actor friend of Muriel's who visits town for a few episodes."

The latest narrative arcs of Muriel have been particularly gruelling for her and her close ones, given her recent breast cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatment in the sixth season.

Dr Cameron Hayek (Mark Ghanime) has also just ended his romance with Muriel on the show, choosing to reunite with his ex-fiancee instead.

Ghanime won't be returning as a regular in the upcoming seventh season of the series, leaving fans wondering about the future of Muriel's storyline.

With Muriel once again seeking comfort, could the return of an old friend or the arrival of a new one, portrayed by a familiar face, provide solace?

Tapping, who is not only close to Rothery but also resides in Vancouver where the show is shot, could easily make an appearance.

The Stargate legend, whose acting career is far from over, might pop in for a cameo or even join the cast in a more permanent role.

Mel actress Breckenridge has revealed that filming for season seven will wrap up "soon", hinting at possible new faces joining the cast being announced in the near future.

Fans should stay tuned for a potential surprise sci-fi reunion in the next instalment of Netflix's beloved rural romance series.

Virgin River is available to stream on Netflix.