The premier of season two of Nigeria’s first legal drama series has been scheduled for September 15.

According to EbonyLife studios, producers of the series,Castle & Castle is returning exclusively to Netflix.

Confirming the anticipated return to screen, EbonyLife studios boss Mo Abudu said:

“We are tremendously excited about bringing audiences the sequel to Africa’s first legal drama series, Castle & Castle, along with our partners, Netflix.

“Fans were riveted by Season 1, with a lot of talkability on social media, and we responded to their desire to see more.

“Castle & Castle Season 2 is a very sexy series and promises to deliver on high drama and some very unexpected twists and turns.

“Netflix really supports the African content industry, and I am absolutely delighted to be partnering with the streaming giant on another release.”

Castle & Castle Season Two will see Richard Mofe Damijo, Dakore Akande, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Denola Grey, Eku Edewor among others reprise their roles from the first season. New additions will include Bisola Aiyeola, Bimbo Ademoye, Kenneth Okoli and Mimi Chaka.

Remi and Tega Castle’s marriage is put to the test in season two more so than ever. A host of disputes crop up that affect their work and their inter-personal relationship.

According to the producers, this season the series tackles a lot of issues prevalent in contemporary African society.

“It will dare you to judge! I am proud of this production and very excited that it will premiere again on Netflix,” Richard Mofe Damijo says on the new season.

Dakore Akande continues: “My character ‘Remi Castle’ is a brilliant woman who loves her husband ‘Tega Castle’, (played by RMD). However the couple have very conflicting ideas on their legal interests, which causes incredible tension. I am happy to be working alongside RMD again, someone I consider to be a living legend. Castle & Castle Season 2 is everything amazing you can think of and more!”

The acclaimed legal drama follows a successful law firm run by married couple, Remi (Dakore) and Tega Castle (RMD). Their marriage comes under strain when the couple decide to represent different sides of the law.