Comedy mystery-murder series Deadloch will return for a second season in March and the trailer for the Amazon Prime Video series has just arrived.
The six-part crime comedy created by Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan launches globally on Prime Video March 20 in more than 240 countries and territories. The first two episodes premiere March 20, with new episodes released weekly, culminating in the season finale on April 17.
Forget Tassie Noir – Deadloch is entering its Tropical Gothic era with the new season set in Australia’s sweltering Top End, aka the Northern Territory. Detectives Dulcie Collins (Kate Box) and Eddie Redcliffe (Madeleine Sami) are in Darwin to investigate the death of Eddie’s former policing partner Bushy.
However, their plans are soon diverted when a body part is discovered in a remote town called Barra Creek. With the Northern Territory police force focused on a large-scale search for two missing backpackers, Dulcie and a very reluctant Eddie are tasked with identifying the John Doe.
Sticky, sweaty and juggling comprehensive thrush infections, the detectives find themselves embroiled in a world of crocodile-fuelled tourism, overstretched Indigenous rangers, cagey locals, and seven-metre prehistoric predators – all of whom call Barra Creek’s stretch of land, and water, their home.
As the humidity builds, and Eddie and Dulcie dig deeper, more questions arise for our duo – not only about the case, but the many secrets that lie beneath the surface of this small town
Returning to Deadloch is Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner.
Joining the cast for Season Two is Luke Hemsworth (The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, Thor: Love & Thunder), Steve Bisley (The Great Gatsby, Mystery Road: Origin, Mad Max), Shari Sebbens (The Sapphires, Top End Bub and The Office) and acclaimed writer/director Jean Tong in their acting debut.
“We cannot wait to share Season Two of Deadloch with fans worldwide on March 20. Season One proved that authentic and bold storytelling transcends borders, fast becoming both a critical success and cultural phenomenon not just in Australia, but internationally,” said Sarah Christie, head of Australian and New Zealand originals, Amazon MGM Studios.
“The success of Deadloch is a testament to the creative force of Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan who have again delivered a brilliant, funny and moving second season, this time taking audiences to the sweltering and utterly unique world of the Top End.”
Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan, creators, executive producers and writers, said the new season was distinctly different due to the new location for the action.
“It’s time to get your cargo shorts and your stubby holders ready for action because Season Two of Deadloch is about to be unleashed on Prime Video globally. We can’t wait for everyone to get a bit sticky, a bit sweaty, and maybe even a bit wet with us in the Top End.“
Season One of Deadloch became a bona fide breakout hit, reaching the Top 10 TV Shows in more than 165 countries and territories on Prime Video including the U.S., UK, and Canada.
The series won five AACTA Awards including Best Acting in a Comedy for Kate Box and Best Screenplay in Television for Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan and was nominated for an International Emmy Award.
