North of North Season 2 brings back Ice Cove with fresh chaos, as Anna Lambe reprises her role as Siaja to navigate motherhood, dating, and a messy family dynamic following a global hit first season.
What to Expect from Siaja’s Journey in Season 2
Nearly one year into her new life, Siaja faces mounting pressures while trying to process her mother’s confession about having an older sister, according to CBC News. Anna Lambe noted that her character’s life “basically implodes” this season, leaving Siaja in “a very messy place … that’s so raw” regarding her relationship with her mother, Neevee, played by Maika Harper. The character’s emotional arc draws on the Inuktitut concept of ᐱᓕᒻᒪᒃᓴᕐᓂᖅ (pilimmaksarniq), which involves mastering skills through observation, practice, and effort.
Behind the Scenes in the Arctic Tundra
Filming in Iqaluit to represent the fictional town of Ice Cove presented severe weather hurdles for the production crew. Co-creator and executive producer Alethea Arnaquq-Baril told CBC News that the team endured four blizzards during prep and production as temperatures regularly plunged below –30 C. Despite the harsh climate, maintaining cultural accuracy remained paramount. The wardrobe department sourced handmade pieces from individual artists across various Arctic regions, requiring producers to adapt logistics—such as physically carrying custom parkas between communities and measuring by eye without standard tapes.
Pro Tip: Watch for the traditional “sunburst” fur detail on the Arctic hood ruffs this season. Co-creator Stacey Aglok MacDonald shared that when initial costume shipments needed adjustments, the set relied on family members for instructions to assemble the complex radiating pattern correctly.
Expanding Cast and Premiere Details
The returning ensemble features Braeden Clarke as Kuuk, Mary Lynn Rajskub as Helen, Zorga Qaunaq as Millie, Bailey Poching as Colin, Nutaaq Simmonds as Elisapee, and Keira Cooper as Bun, alongside Jay Ryan as estranged father Alistair. New additions feature Canadian comedian Bruce McCulloch as Military Mitch alongside guest appearances from singer-songwriter Elisapie and online creators including Ashley Callingbull, Braden Kadlun, Chelazon Leroux, Kairyn Potts, Kayuula Nova, Shina Nova, and Scott Wabano. North of North Season 2 premieres in Canada on Sept. 1 on APTN+, followed by a broader release on CBC TV, CBC Gem, and APTN TV on Sept. 8, ahead of its global Netflix launch later in the fall.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does North of North Season 2 premiere?
Where is North of North filmed?
The series is filmed on location in Iqaluit, which stands in for the fictional Arctic town of Ice Cove.
Who stars in the comedy series?
The show stars Anna Lambe as Siaja, Maika Harper as Neevee, and Jay Ryan as Alistair, alongside a supporting cast that includes Braeden Clarke, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and new guest star Bruce McCulloch.
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