Netflix has secured a rare “perfect” streak with the return of its first Canadian original series, North of North. Following the Season 2 premiere on November 5, 2026, the comedy has maintained a 100% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, matching the unblemished rating held by its debut season.
The series, which serves as the first major Inuit-led comedy on a global streaming platform, is a co-production between Netflix, CBC, and APTN. Created by Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, the show stars Anna Lambe as Siaja Kudlak, a young mother seeking to rebuild her life in a small Arctic community. The production is filmed on location in Iqaluit, Nunavut, a setting that has been widely credited for the show’s authentic cultural representation.
Critical Perfection Versus Commercial Reach
While North of North continues to receive universal acclaim from critics, its commercial trajectory for the second season has shown early signs of divergence from its 2025 debut. According to initial performance data, Season 2 had not yet appeared on the Netflix U.S. Top 10 list as of November 7, 2026. This contrasts with the performance of Season 1, which successfully reached the Top 10 charts in 27 countries during its initial release window.
The achievement puts North of North in a small category of Netflix comedies that have managed to hold a 100% critical rating across multiple seasons. Maintaining such a score into a second season is often regarded as a difficult feat, particularly for niche or culturally specific projects that transition from “indie darling” status to established returning series.
Future of the Series
The high critical reception for Season 2 may play a role in discussions regarding the show’s future, though a third season has not yet been confirmed. Because North of North is a joint venture, a renewal decision involves coordination between Netflix and its Canadian broadcast partners, CBC and APTN.
Critics have specifically highlighted the series’ ability to balance dry, situational humor with the specific geographic and cultural realities of the North.