Is Netflix's 'Virgin River' worthy of being its longest-running series despite a track record of axing fan favorites?
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'Virgin River' has surpassed 'Stranger Things' as Netflix's longest-running original, with 5 seasons and counting - a rare feat in the era of trigger-happy streaming cancelations.
Fans argue 'Virgin River' lacks the critical acclaim and pop culture impact of other Netflix staples, raising questions about what qualifies a show as the 'best' on the platform.
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Adam Symchuk, Netflix, 'Virgin River', Stranger Things