Netflix Confirms New Comedies From Derry Girls and Friday Night Dinner Creators

Mockumentary about Irish dancing by creator of Derry Girls among Irish works coming to Netflix

Lisa McGee’s latest comedic enterprise is one of several series that will feature Irish cast and creators.

Lisa McGee announces new Netflix mockumentary comedy

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has announced she is set to make a new mockumentary comedy for Netflix. The streaming giant has greenlit Jig, a mockumentary comedy set in the 'high-stakes world of competitive Irish dancing.' The six-episode show is set to begin filming next year in Northern Ireland. Jig will centre on best friends Cara and […]

‘Derry Girls’ Creator Lisa McGee Sets Mockumentary ‘Jig’ at Netflix

Lisa McGee, creator of 'Derry Girls' and 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast,' is writing a new comedy called 'Jig' for Netflix.

Netflix confirms new comedies from Derry Girls and Friday Night Dinner creators

Netflix has ordered two brand new British comedies from two of the UK and Ireland's most celebrated comedy writers, unveiling both projects at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2026.The first, Jig, is a six-part mockumentary from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee, set in the high-stakes world of competitive Irish dancing.The synopsis reads: "Best friends Cara and Fletcher, from the struggling Sweeney School of Dance in Derry take on their sworn rivals in F…

JIG: NETFLIX ANNOUNCES NEW SERIES FROM DERRY GIRLS CREATOR LISA McGEE

Netflix and Orchid Pictures are delighted to announce a brand new comedy series from Derry Girls Creator Lisa McGee. Jig, a new six part mockumentary set in the high-stakes world of competitive Irish dancing, will shoot in Northern Ireland next year. Best friends Cara and Fletcher, from the struggling Sweeney School of Dance in Derry take on their sworn rivals in Florida, a slick, sponsored, seemingly unbeatable operation. We follow both teams a…