The New Zealand crime drama A Remarkable Place to Die has been renewed for a second season, set to release in 2026. The series, which premiered its first season on Acorn TV earlier this year, stars Chelsie Preston Crawford and Rebecca Gibney as a detective investigating her family's deaths. The renewal was announced by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during a set visit.
Renewal Announcement
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed the renewal of A Remarkable Place to Die during a visit to the show's set in Queenstown. The series follows a detective who returns home to probe the deaths of her father and sister, blending crime investigation with personal drama against New Zealand's stunning landscapes.
Luxon praised the production's role in building the local screen industry, stating, “I want to say also thank you Philly for your drive because what we’re seeing here is a building of a screen sector down in Queenstown, and it’s happening on the back of you making this production a reality. We think there is a lot of opportunity as a government to bring people here. To go out and sell products from New Zealand to the world in the way that you are, using incredibly talented, highly creative people is a really challenging thing. You’ve got to make things work commercially but you’ve got to make sure the product that you’re producing at the end is loved by customers, so you can do it all over again, and you are.”
Production Insights
Philly de Lacey, from Screentime NZ, highlighted the renewal's broader impact: “This renewal is more than continuing a great international co-production, it’s about building a sustainable industry in Queenstown/Tāhuna, showcasing our culture to the world, and creating opportunities for local talent. This production showcases New Zealand’s stunning scenery, sense of humor, and vibrant character, bringing major investment in the local economy, through high regional spend and new employment opportunities.”
While the first season aired on Acorn TV, details on season two's distribution remain unclear. The renewal underscores growing international interest in New Zealand-produced content.