Netflix Netherlands has confirmed the renewal of the Flemish-Dutch co-production, "High Tides," for a second season. Production for the new season is set to commence next year.
Pommelien Thijs, Willem De Schryver, and Eliyha Altena led the cast of this YA drama, which revolves around three teenagers spending their summer in the Belgian seaside town of Knokke, seeking self-discovery.
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While labeled a Netflix Original, the series is technically only exclusively distributed by Netflix, having initially aired on VRT 1 in Belgium. The production is managed by Dingie.
Netflix announced the acquisition of the series in mid-November 2023, with the show premiering on December 7, 2023. Netflix Netherlands secured licensing rights back on July 20.
Although experiencing a slow start upon its Netflix debut, «High Tides» has gained relative success, consistently appearing in the Netflix top 10s. FlixPatrol indicates growing popularity, with the show ranking in the TV top 10s in 54 countries as of December 14. Notably, it achieved a global top 10 position between December 4 and 10, amassing 6.4 million hours watched, equivalent to 1.1 million views.
The renewal news surfaced through the Netflix Netherlands X feed, featuring a video confirming the show's return. Filming for «High Tides» season 2 is scheduled to commence in 2024, hinting at a potential late 2024 or more likely a 2025 release date based on the video content.
When did Netflix first acquire the rights to 'High Tides,' and when did the drama make its debut on the streaming
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