Netflix renews critically acclaimed Arctic comedy North of North for a second season following its 100% Rotten Tomatoes debut season.
Netflix is heading back to Ice Cove. The streamer has officially renewed its hit Arctic comedy North of North for a second season, delighting fans who fell in love with the show’s heartfelt humor and standout performances.
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The announcement was shared in a video featuring series star Anna Lambe, who plays Siaja. “When I got the call from Alethea, Stacey and Miranda about North of North being renewed for a second season, my heart exploded in the best way possible! I’m so excited and overwhelmed with joy, I can’t wait to head back to Ice Cove!” Lambe said in an interview with Tudum.com.
North of North, which holds a rare 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, was Netflix’s first-ever Canadian-commissioned series. The show is co-produced with CBC, in partnership with APTN, and has been widely praised for its authentic storytelling, sharp writing, and heartfelt portrayal of life in the Arctic.
The first season introduced viewers to Siaja (Lambe), a young Inuk woman navigating life in a close-knit Arctic town after a very public breakup. Over eight 30-minute episodes, the show tackled themes of identity, community, and starting over—with warmth and wit.
Created and executive produced by Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, the series also features executive producers Miranda de Pencier, Anya Adams, Susan Coyne, and Garry Campbell. Directors for the first season included Anya Adams, Aleysa Young, Renuka Jeyapalan, Zoe Leigh Hopkins, and Danis Goulet. Writers include a diverse team led by MacDonald and Arnaquq-Baril, with contributions from Kathryn Borel, Jr., Susan Coyne, Garry Campbell, Linsey Stewart, Moriah Sallaffie, Aviaq Johnston, and JP Larocque.
The talented cast also includes Maika Harper, Braeden Clarke, Jay Ryan, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Kelly William, Zorga Qaunaq, Bailey Poching, Nutaaq Doreen Simmonds, Keira Belle Cooper, and Tanya Tagaq.
Filmed in Iqaluit, Nunavut and Toronto, Ontario, North of North has carved out a space for Arctic stories in mainstream television and will continue to shine a light on Indigenous voices in Season 2.
For more on the renewal, visit Tudum.com.
