The Deep Gets Fourth Season

ABC ME has signed up for a fourth season of The Deep from Australia’s A Stark Production and Canada’s WildBrain together with Singapore’s Infinite Studios.

Mediacorp and the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) are also on board the additional 13 half-hour episodes, produced with the support of Screen NSW. Broadcasters that have committed to season four—which brings the episode count up to 65—include CBBC in the U.K., Family Channel in Canada, Super RTL in Germany and SVT in Sweden.

Aimed at kids aged 8 to 12, the show is based on the graphic novel series created by author and playwright Tom Taylor and artist James Brouwer. WildBrain is overseeing editorial, directors, voice recording and postproduction on the new episodes, with A Stark Production handling scripting, storyboarding and design and the original music score. Infinite Studios will be responsible for layout, animation, FX, lighting and composition.

WildBrain handles much of the distribution worldwide, excluding Australia and New Zealand, which are overseen by ACTF, and most of Southeast Asia and China, managed by Infinite Studios.

“The Deep is an iconic ABC ME series, and we are delighted to announce the next installment of the Nekton family’s epic underwater adventures,” said Libbie Doherty, head of children’s for the ABC. “Our loyal fans have been patiently waiting for the next adventure full of non-stop thrills, amazing marine life and, of course, the inimitable spirit and humor that The Deep is famous for—no doubt the Nektons will continue to exceed all expectations! Our deepest thanks to all our local and global financing partners who are joining us again for more adventure.”

Avrill Stark, CEO of A Stark Production, added, “We’re excited to ‘set sail’ once again with the Nekton family in another action-packed season of The Deep, which is steeped in the mysteries of the ocean, the uncovering of myths and legends, the discovery of incredible sea creatures and, of course, where the Nektons will again cross paths with old friends and foes. We’re thrilled by the demand we’ve received for a fourth season from both established fans and networks around the globe.”