Ground-breaking Arctic comedy returns after a 100 % Rotten Tomatoes debut.
Ice Cove just got a second helping of laughter. Netflix confirmed today that North of North Season 2 is officially in the works, cementing the Nunavut-set series as a breakout hit for both the streamer and Canada’s public broadcasters.
A banner win for Canadian originals
When North of North launched last winter, it marked Netflix’s first scripted commission out of Canada and the first time the company partnered simultaneously with CBC and APTN. Viewers and critics embraced the show’s Inuit lens, razor-sharp humor, and small-town authenticity; the season bowed with a rare 100 % critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. By renewing North of North Season 2, Netflix signals a growing appetite for Indigenous-created stories that push past clichés and let local talent lead the charge.
What’s in store for Ice Cove?
Plot specifics remain under wraps, but creators Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril tease a bigger canvas for their runaway bride heroine, Siaja (Anna Lambe).
“We loved watching Siaja discover her voice,” MacDonald said in a joint statement. “Season 2 will throw her further out of her comfort zone—and deeper into the community’s gossip mill.”
Expect more Arctic satire about love, work, and the price of everyone knowing your business. The writers’ room—returning in force with Kathryn Borel Jr., Linsey Stewart, Aviaq Johnston, JP Laroque and others—is already shaping new arcs that balance sitcom setups with nuanced cultural beats.
The creative brain trust
MacDonald and Arnaquq-Baril continue as showrunners and executive producers alongside Miranda de Pencier, Susan Coyne, Garry Campbell, and director-EP Anya Adams. Returning directors include Aleysa Young, Renuka Jeyapalan, Zoe Leigh Hopkins, and Danis Goulet—all bringing fresh visual styles to the frozen backdrop. Their combined résumés span Kim’s Convenience, Ginny & Georgia, and Reservation Dogs, ensuring North of North Season 2 will stay sharp and adventurous.
Cast reactions: Arctic joy
Anna Lambe (Siaja) could barely contain her excitement when Netflix phoned.
“When I got the call about North of North Season 2, my heart exploded in the best way possible!” she told Netflix’s Tudum. “I can’t wait to head back to Ice Cove.”
Series regulars Maika Harper, Braeden Clarke, Jay Ryan, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Tanya Tagaq and the rest are all expected to reprise their roles. The producers hint at new faces from across Inuit Nunangat and beyond, widening representation while keeping Inuktitut dialogue central to the show’s charm.
Why this renewal matters
For Canadian creatives, the second-season nod means longer-term jobs in Northern communities and momentum for Indigenous-led projects nationwide. For Netflix, it demonstrates an evolving playbook: invest in local stories with universal themes rather than parachuting in southern crews for short bursts.
CBC and APTN, meanwhile, can point to the series as proof that co-financing with a global platform need not dilute public-service mandates. Season 1 highlighted food insecurity, housing crunches, and the tension between tradition and digital-age aspirations—all while delivering laugh-out-loud set pieces.
Production timeline and release window
Scripts for North of North Season 2 are already underway. Filming is slated for early next year in Iqaluit and several smaller Nunavut hamlets, weather permitting. Post-production will again lean on Toronto facilities for editing and sound design, with Inuit artists contributing to the score. Netflix and CBC are targeting a late-2026 premiere, but fans may see teasers as early as next summer.
Final word
With its sharp wit and unapologetically Northern viewpoint, North of North proved there’s room on the world stage for Arctic sitcoms. North of North Season 2 promises more culture-clash humor, more tongue-in-cheek small-town politics, and—if Siaja has her way—more drama than an Ice Cove blizzard. Bundle up: the next storm of laughter is on its way.
