TORONTO – CBC and Netflix have renewed the award-winning series Anne With An E from Northwood Entertainment for a third, 10 episode season.
Inspired by the Canadian novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, the third season of Anne With An E will continue to tell the coming-of-age story of an outsider who, against all odds and numerous challenges, fights for acceptance, for her place in the world, and for love.
The renewal comes just after the U.S. and international debut of the series’ second season on Netflix in July, and just ahead of the Canadian premiere of season two on CBC, the CBC TV streaming app and cbc.ca/watch on September 23 at 7:00 PM (7:30 NT).
"We are thrilled to be able to announce a third season of Anne with an E before season two premieres in Canada," said Sally Catto, CBC’s general manager, programming, in the news release. "Anne with an E delivered a rich first season, drawing in both new and existing fans to the world of Avonlea. We have no doubt that Canadians will continue to fall in love with this beautiful and heartwarming series for seasons to come."
The new season is expected to begin production in PEI and Ontario this winter for launch on CBC and Netflix later in 2019.
“Through the storytelling of Anne with an E, the classic Canadian tale has transcended borders and found fans across our global membership,” added Cindy Holland, VP of original content for Netflix. “We are excited to continue our partnership with CBC and Northwood and bring the series back for a third season.”
Executive producers Moira Walley-Beckett (Breaking Bad, Flesh And Bone) and executive producer Miranda de Pencier (Beginners, Thanks For Sharing) team up once again to re-immerse audiences in Anne’s world in Avonlea. Anne With An E received 13 Canadian Screen Award nominations in 2018 – the most of any series nominated – and was awarded Best Drama Series for Walley-Beckett and de Pencier.
