APTN, CBC and Netflix announced that the global hit Arctic-set comedy series NORTH OF NORTH (8x30) will include Canadian actor and comedian Bruce McCulloch. McCulloch will guest star as Military Mitch, an instructor who is hired to teach first-aid at the Ice Cove Community Centre. McCulloch is best known for his work as a member of the comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall, including starring in the TV series of the same name. Season 2 will premiere in Canada on APTN+ beginning Tuesday, September 1, followed by CBC Gem, CBC TV and APTN TV on Tuesday, September 8. After its world premiere in Canada, NORTH OF NORTH will then launch globally on Netflix in the Fall of 2026.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter, director, documentarian and Inuk activist Elisapie is also set to guest star in the sophomore season. Her appearance will coincide with the debut of a new song slated to be featured in the new season.
Season 2 sees young Inuk mother Siaja (Anna Lambe) still determined to make life better for herself and everyone around her as winter closes in on Ice Cove. This season she learns that while you can blow up your life on an impulse, building the one you want takes a little more planning and a lot more hustle. Guided by ᐱᓕᒻᒪᒃᓴᕐᓂᖅ Pilimmaksarniq—the Inuktitut concept of mastering skills through observation, practice and effort—Siaja is ready to put in the work. The hardest part? Proving to her tight-knit Arctic community, and herself, that she’s ready to take charge.
Filmed in Iqaluit, Nunavut and Toronto, NORTH OF NORTH is created, executive produced and written by writer and producer Stacey Aglok MacDonald (Qanurli, The Grizzlies) and filmmaker Alethea Arnaquq-Baril (Angry Inuk, The Grizzlies) of Red Marrow Media and executive produced by Miranda de Pencier of Northwood Entertainment (Anne with an E, Beginners, The Grizzlies). Anna Lambe reprises her starring role as Siaja, alongside Maika Harper, Braeden Clarke, Jay Ryan, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Zorga Qaunaq, Bailey Poching, Nutaaq Simmonds and Keira Cooper. Additionally, Season 2 will feature special cameo appearances by prominent content creators including Ashley Callingbull, Braden Kadlun, Chelazon Leroux, Kairyn Potts, Kayuula Nova, Shina Nova and Scott Wabano.
Having captivated audiences and critics worldwide when it first premiered in Canada on APTN and CBC in January 2025 and then globally on Netflix in April 2025, NORTH OF NORTH recently took home nine wins at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards, the most of any comedy, including Best Comedy Series, Best Lead Performer for Anna Lambe, Best Supporting Performer for Maika Harper, Best Direction and Best Writing, Best Ensemble Performance, and Best Guest Performance for Tanya Tagaq.
An APTN, CBC and Netflix original series, NORTH OF NORTH is produced by Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment. The series is created and executive produced by Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril of Red Marrow Media and executive produced by Miranda de Pencier of Northwood Entertainment. Other Executive Producers are Mike Goldbach (Fleishman Is In Trouble, Heated Rivalry), Garry Campbell (The Kids in the Hall, Less Than Kind), Jessie Gabe (Workin’ Moms, One More Time), and Robin Gurney (Twin Peaks, Kidding). For APTN, Adam Garnet Jones is Director of TV Content and Special Events, and Cole Vandale is Executive in charge of Development and Scripted Production. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment; Trish Williams is Executive Director, Scripted Content; Sandra Picheca is Director of Current Production, Comedy; and Mélanie Lê Phan is Executive in Charge of Production. For Netflix, Danielle Woodrow, Director, Content - Canada and Tara Woodbury, Director, Content - Canada.
About Red Marrow Media
Red Marrow Media is an Indigenous-owned production company based in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Co-founded by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril and Stacey Aglok MacDonald, Red Marrow is genre-promiscuous. We like surprising perspectives, twisted humour with heart, and breaking generational curses in order to be a little less f*cked up. We love to entertain, but we also want to connect and involve audiences in larger conversations.
About Northwood Entertainment
Founded by Miranda de Pencier, Northwood Entertainment is an independent film and television production company with a mission to create a thriving home for creators with singular voices to reach broad audiences. de Pencier’s producing credits include Beginners, Thanks for Sharing, and Anne with an E. de Pencier made her feature film directorial debut with The Grizzlies, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and for which she was awarded the Director Guild of Canada Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Feature Film.
About APTN
APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples from home and abroad. A respected non-profit media company, APTN inspires audiences by sharing bold and authentic stories. APTN’s programming is available across multiple platforms: APTN (English and French channel), APTN Languages (Indigenous language channel), APTN+ (streaming service) and APTN Beyond (FAST channel) and the APTN YouTube channel.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada's trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment and sports programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services offering TV series, films, games and live programming across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
