Prime Video has become well-known for its international titles, including Deadloch, which has finally for a second season and earned a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score.
Created by comedians Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney, Deadloch is a part of Prime Video’s 2026 lineup, bringing Dulcie Collins (Kate Box), Cath York (Alicia Gardiner), and Eddie Redcliffe (Madeline Sami) back into focus. After the show debuted in 2023 to critical success, the sharply comedic Australian series dropped its highly anticipated second season over the weekend, with reviews praising the newest batch of episodes.
Although Deadloch season 1 ran 8 episodes in 2023, the recently released season runs just 6 episodes, keeping things tighter than its predecessor. With each episode written by McCartney and McLennan, colloquially called The Kates by fans and critics alike, the series splits its directing this season between Beck Cole and Gracie Otto, keeping its creative team small and intentional.
With a 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, Deadloch season 2 is being praised as an excellent sophomore effort for the Australian-born series. Bringing the original cast back together for another case in the sleepy town of Deadloch, Tasmania, reviewers have been complimentary, one calling Deadloch “one of the most distinctive and exciting” Australian series.
One thing critics agree on surrounding Deadloch is that the comedy is still the best part of the show. With a sharp tone and a deep understanding of what the show is, the writers of Deadloch have critics convinced that despite there being moments where the show leans sillier than it may need to, the story stays on track because of its darkly comedic tone and sharp, specific timing.
With sharp writing that nestles between silly and serious, Deadloch seems to understand what its audience wants. While the second season of the show revisits the same town and overall community, the case being investigated is new, the stakes are higher, and the comedy is sharper as the series comes back to a built-in base audience.
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With Deadloch one of the many shows that Prime Video has added to their lineup from an international perspective, the positive reviews only make their case for international content stronger. The series has become a hit with US viewers, even entering the Prime Video top 10 upon its second season’s release. With just under 3 years between seasons, Deadloch has built up an audience since its debut.
Now, with Deadloch season 2’s successful debut, the series is getting the chance to see its hard work pay off. After an incredible run of Rotten Tomatoes reviews and scores, Deadloch’s success feels well-earned.
All six episodes of Deadloch season 2 were released on Prime Video on March 20, 2026.
