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Netflix Renews Groundbreaking Inuit Comedy 'North of North' for Season 2

The critically acclaimed series, co-produced with CBC and APTN, highlights Inuit culture and amassed global success during its first season.

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Overview

  • Netflix has officially renewed 'North of North' for a second season, following its critical acclaim and strong viewership performance.
  • The series, created by Inuit filmmakers Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, is the platform's first original production commissioned from Canada.
  • Season 1 achieved a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and spent two weeks in Netflix's global Top 10, with 5.7 million views and 19.1 million hours watched.
  • Star Anna Lambe, who plays the lead character Siaja, earned a Gotham TV Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series.
  • Filmed in Iqaluit, Nunavut, the show involved over 500 local residents and authentically weaves Inuit culture into its heartfelt and humorous narrative.