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Netflix Renews Acclaimed Arctic Comedy 'North of North' for Season 2

The Inuk-led series, praised for its cultural authenticity and heartwarming storytelling, will return following strong viewership and critical acclaim.

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Overview

  • North of North, Netflix’s first Canadian-commissioned original, has been officially renewed for a second season in collaboration with CBC and APTN.
  • The series, created by Inuit filmmakers Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, stars Anna Lambe as Siaja, a young Inuk mother rebuilding her life in the Arctic town of Ice Cove.
  • Season 1 received a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating and ranked in Netflix’s global top 10 for two weeks, with over 19 million hours viewed worldwide.
  • Filmed in Iqaluit, Nunavut, the production involved over 500 local extras and emphasized Indigenous culture through authentic storytelling and community participation.
  • Anna Lambe expressed excitement for the renewal, calling the news “overwhelming with joy,” as the series continues to spotlight Arctic life and Indigenous representation.