The mystery thriller High Country will return to the small screen in 2026, with filming once again set against the backdrop of Jamieson, Mansfield and the alpine landscapes that inspired the series’ title.
The Foxtel Group, VicScreen and Screen Australia this week confirmed the renewal of the BINGE original series for an eight-part second season.
Produced by Sony Pictures Television’s Curio Pictures, the show will again feature award-winning actor Leah Purcell AM in the lead role of Sergeant Andie Whitford.
Purcell’s character, a country police officer stationed in Victoria’s High Country, will be drawn into a case “far bigger than she ever imagined” in the new storyline.
Production will return to Jamieson, Mansfield, Eildon and greater Melbourne, with cameras scheduled to roll in November.
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VicScreen estimates the project will inject $16.9 million into the Victorian economy and create 895 jobs for screen workers.
As with the first season, a number of locals are expected to be involved in the production again, both behind the camera and on screen.
VicScreen chief executive Caroline Pitcher said, “We’re proud to support the return of the riveting series High Country. The second season will again showcase Victoria’s stunning mountain scenery and Victorian talent, both behind and in front of the camera, creating 895 jobs for Victorian screen workers. The series is also set to inject over $16.9 million of local spend into the Victorian economy. We can’t wait for audiences across the country to be engrossed by this new season.”
The first series struck a chord with viewers in Australia and abroad, drawing strong ratings on BBC1 in the UK and Hulu in the US.
Locally, the show found an audience not only for its mystery and character-driven drama but also for its depiction of the alpine region.
“We are delighted to be heading back to the magnificent Victorian Alps to film the next chapter of our BINGE original series High Country," said Foxtel Group’s Director of Scripted Originals, Lana Greenhalgh.
"Season one was hugely successful for the Foxtel Group, captivating viewers with its intriguing characters, unique mystery and majestic landscape.
"The formidable Leah Purcell will reprise the role of Andie as she navigates new twists and turns that will keep us all guessing right until the very end."
Screen Australia’s Director of Narrative Content, Louise Gough, said fans of the gripping series have been eagerly awaiting its return.
"In this second season, Leah Purcell’s portrayal as the strong and complex Andie Whitford soars to new heights as she grapples with identity, family and belonging," she said.
"Curio’s award-winning team have an impeccable track-record of delivering ambitious and compelling dramas with global appeal and this fast-paced enthralling tale of mystery and intrigue will have audiences on the edge of their seats.”
Filming will begin in November, with cast announcements expected in the coming months. The new season will premiere on Foxtel and BINGE in 2026.
