North of North Begins Production on Season 2 as Netflix, APTN, and CBC Confirm 2026 Return

North of North Season 2 is officially in production, with Netflix, APTN, and CBC confirming that filming is underway on the acclaimed Arctic-set comedy series.

The second season is currently scheduled to remain in production through April 2026, with a premiere planned for later this year across all three platforms.

The announcement comes as the series continues to build momentum following a strong debut season that attracted both critical and audience attention in Canada and internationally.

Where North of North Season 2 Is Filming

Production on North of North Season 2 is taking place in Iqaluit, Nunavut, as well as in Toronto, reflecting the show’s Arctic setting and broader production footprint. Filming began earlier this year and is expected to continue through April.

Netflix, APTN, and CBC confirmed that the series will return later in 2026, though a specific premiere date has not yet been announced.

What the Series Is About

North of North follows Siaja, a young Inuk mother attempting to rebuild her life in the small Arctic community of Ice Cove. The series centers on Siaja’s personal growth and relationships within a tight-knit town, balancing everyday challenges with humor rooted in place and community.

North of North Season 2 Begins Production for Netflix, APTN, and CBC

Cast Returning for North of North Season 2

Anna Lambe returns in the lead role as Siaja for Season 2. She is joined by returning cast members:

  • Maika Harper
  • Braeden Clarke
  • Jay Ryan
  • Mary Lynn Rajskub
  • Zorga Qaunaq
  • Bailey Poching
  • Nutaaq Doreen Simmonds
  • Keira Cooper

Creators and Production Team Behind the Series

North of North was created by Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, who also serve as executive producers through Red Marrow Media.

The series is executive produced by Miranda de Pencier of Northwood Entertainment.

Season 2 continues the collaboration between Netflix, APTN, CBC, Red Marrow Media, and Northwood Entertainment.

Critical Response to Season 1

North of North premiered in Canada on APTN and CBC in January 2025, before launching globally on Netflix in April 2025. Since its debut, the series has maintained a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a rare achievement for a scripted comedy series.

The show earned five awards at the 2025 Directors Guild of Canada Awards, including Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Comedy Series for Danis Goulet and Comedy Series Crew of the Year.

North of North has also received nominations from the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards, including Best New Series and Best Performance in a New Series for Anna Lambe.

Where to Watch North of North

In Canada, Season 1 of North of North is currently available to stream on APTN+, CBC Gem, and Netflix. Internationally, the series is available on Netflix.

Season 2 will premiere on APTN, CBC, and Netflix later in 2026.

Key Details: North of North Season 2

  • Status: In production
  • Production period: Through April 2026
  • Planned release: Later in 2026
  • Platforms: Netflix, APTN, CBC
  • Episode count: 8 episodes (30 minutes each)
  • Creator: Stacey Aglok MacDonald, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
  • Lead cast: Anna Lambe
  • Filming locations: Iqaluit, Nunavut; Toronto
Emma Armbrüster is Senior Editorial Critic at The Viewer’s Perspective. Based in Veneto, Italy, she specializes in deep-dive narrative analysis and episode-by-episode recaps of premier television, providing an independent vantage point on the modern streaming landscape.

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