Nat Geo Greenlights Life Below Zero: First Alaskans Season Two

National Geographic has ordered a second season of Life Below Zero: First Alaskans, a spin-off of its Emmy Award-winning franchise Life Below Zero, ahead of the series’ premiere on May 30.

First Alaskans takes viewers deep into the unforgiving landscape to see how Alaska Natives use sophisticated techniques and methods passed down from generation to generation to thrive in brutal environments. It examines how modern Indigenous Alaskans balance traditional ways with 21st-century challenges.

The series is the first nonfiction series on the network with a cast of Alaska Natives at its focus. The core production team included Native field and post-producers as well as Indigenous graphic designers, musicians and storytellers.

Life Below Zero: First Alaskans is the latest expansion of National Geographic and BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions’ partnership on Life Below Zero.

“The heart of the Life Below Zero franchise has always been the ingenuity, resilience and spirit of the individuals who survive and thrive in one of the harshest and most beautiful environments in the world, which Alaska Natives have been doing for thousands of years,” said Alan Eyres, senior VP of production and development at National Geographic. “With this second season of Life Below Zero: First Alaskans, we are honored to have been given the opportunity to capture more of the daily lives, cultures, customs and traditions of our Alaska Native cast members and allow our audience to hear more of their stories.”

“With our commitment to honoring the traditions of the Native peoples and communities who have trusted us to share their stories, First Alaskans represents an important new chapter in our Life Below Zero franchise, known for capturing the majesty of the Alaskan wilderness and chronicling the lives of those who call it home,” said Valerie Bruce, general manager at BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions. “This season two green light affirms the strength of the Life Below Zero franchise we have built over the past decade with our supportive partners at National Geographic and reflects our shared belief in the brand and what it stands for.”