Netflix Announces First New Zealand Series, ‘Queenstown’
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Netflix Announces First New Zealand Series, ‘Queenstown’

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Netflix is expanding its international offerings with a new drama series set and produced in New Zealand. The eight-episode show, titled ‘Queenstown,’ will focus on the lives intertwined within a luxury ski town.

The series comes from creator Chloe Stearns and boasts a cast including Rufus Sewell, Frances O'Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey, and Te Kohe Tuhaka. Details regarding plot specifics were not released by *The Hollywood Reporter*, but the setting suggests a focus on wealth and potentially drama surrounding it.

‘Queenstown’ marks Netflix’s first original series produced in New Zealand, signaling a continued investment in global content creation beyond its traditional hubs. The platform has been increasingly focused on local-language programming to attract wider audiences and cater to diverse tastes. No release date was provided.

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