Amazon Prime Video, alongside Guesswork Television and OK Great Productions, has announced the renewal of the critically-acclaimed crime comedy series “Deadloch” for a second season. The Australian original, created by Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, garnered widespread acclaim and reached the Top 10 TV Shows in over 165 countries and territories in its first season.
Season One of “Deadloch” saw the story set in Tasmania, where two contrasting detectives teamed up to solve a murder. The series was a breakout hit, winning five AACTA Awards, including Best Acting in a Comedy for Kate Box and Best Screenplay in Television for McCartney and McLennan. It also received three nominations at the 2024 TV WEEK Logie Awards, including Best Scripted Comedy Program.
Production for the six-part second season will commence later this year, with a global release planned on Prime Video. The new season will move to the Top End of Australia, featuring the return of Kate Box and Madeleine Sami as detectives Dulcie Collins and Eddie Redcliffe. This time, the duo investigates the death of Eddie’s former policing partner, Bushy, and the discovery of two Top End icons’ bodies in a remote town.
“We are thrilled that Deadloch will be returning for a second season to give our global Prime Video customers another dose of its unique blend of Australian humour and gripping mystery, this time set against the visually stunning Northern Territory landscape,” said Sarah Christie, senior development executive, Amazon MGM Studios. “The success of the first season, which has become a critical darling and cultivated a passionate fanbase, is a testament to the brilliant creative force of Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan. It’s wonderful to be continuing our collaboration with them, Guesswork Television and OK Great Productions, and to bring back our outstanding cast in Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner. We can’t wait to share more from the world of Deadloch with fans around the world.”
Joining the returning cast are Nina Oyama as Abby Matsuda and Alicia Gardiner as Cath York, Dulcie’s wife. The creators, Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, expressed their excitement for the new season, stating, “We are so excited to head to the Top End for a sticky, sweaty and filthy Season Two. Both of us are thrilled to be teaming up again with comedy angels Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner and we can’t wait to work with a new bunch of cast members and some massive fucking crocodiles.”
Executive producers Kevin Whyte and Tanya Phegan from Guesswork Television praised the renewal, adding, “Smart, slyly satirical and flat out funny, Season Two picks up where season one left off. Once again Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video have given us the opportunity to take the Kates’ story to every corner of the planet and our new partners Screen Territory and Screen Queensland have enabled us to leave the puffers behind and head north for the next instalment. We can’t wait to get back on location with this extraordinary team.”
The second season of “Deadloch” will be produced at Screen Queensland Studios in Brisbane and will utilize local waterways. Jacqui Feeney, CEO of Screen Queensland, expressed support, saying, “Screen Queensland is passionate about supporting Australian drama production and we look forward to welcoming the creative team behind this internationally acclaimed series to Brisbane.”
Jennie Hughes, Director of Screen Territory, added, “Screen Territory is delighted to continue its production relationship with Prime Video and for the first time Guesswork Television in welcoming Deadloch Season Two to the Northern Territory. Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan are immensely talented creatives and we look forward to their unique and quirky take on the Northern Territory’s ‘Top End’ through the adventures of comedic detective duo Dulcie and Eddie. We are excited to support this terrific project which will deliver more opportunities for our local cast and crew and anticipate the production of a fantastic series for Deadloch fans with a unique Territorian twist.”
“Deadloch” Season Two is created and written by Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, who also serve as executive producers alongside Kevin Whyte and Tanya Phegan. Andy Walker is the producer, with Beck Cole and Gracie Otto directing. The series is financed with assistance from Screen Territory and supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy.
Season One of “Deadloch” has been critically acclaimed, maintaining a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and earning an 89% audience score. The series is nominated for Best Scripted Comedy Program in the 2024 TV WEEK Logie Awards, with Kate Box and Madeleine Sami both nominated for the TV WEEK SILVER LOGIE – Best Lead Actress in a Comedy.
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