Following the outstanding success of the debut season, VicScreen, the ABC and Screen Australia and are thrilled to announce that Do Not Watch This Show: Season 2 has been greenlit. Season 1 saw its first episode hit an average audience of over 2.5 million.
The series, adapted from the book series Do Not Open This Book by Andy Lee, achieved one million average viewers across ABC Family and ABC iview in its first two weeks*, making it the #1 show across all of ABC iview in its launch period.
Season 1 has achieved a staggering 115 million minutes viewed on ABC iview in just three months.
These astounding numbers make Do Not Watch This Show the biggest launch of a new Children & Family show in the history of ABC iview.
Andy Lee said, "I'm overwhelmed and absolutely ecstatic to hear so many families are tuning in and enjoying Do Not Watch This Show. While it could be interpreted that we have a whole country of disobedient children, which sounds quite alarming, I prefer to think it's a triumph for cheeky rascals everywhere. Keep on keeping on, you little ratbags. Let the fun and the giggles continue for Season 2."
ABC Director Screen, Jennifer Collins said, "It's testament to the team at Lee Bones that this original series has connected so strongly with Australian families and quickly become a household favourite. We're proud to be the home of high-quality family programming on the ABC and we can't wait to see what's in store for Wizz and his friends in Season 2."
Screen Australia Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said, "Andy Lee and the Do Not Watch This Show team have captured the hearts and imaginations of little and big mischief-makers alike. The extraordinary success of the first season speaks to the team's flair for writing a series that is wildly entertaining for viewers of all ages. I cannot wait for the shenanigans to continue in Season 2 – sorry Wizz, but we will be watching!"
VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher said, "The smash hit Do Not Watch This Show proves just how brilliantly Victorian screen talent can entertain and inspire young audiences. We're thrilled to be supporting Lee Bones and a terrific local team to make another season of Do Not Watch This Show in Victoria. We can't wait to 'not watch' what Wizz and his pals get up to next!"
The animated series centres on Wizz, a blue monster who refuses to accept that he is the star of a TV show and is desperate for kids to switch it off. Wizz, voiced by Lee, goes to hilarious lengths to deter his audience, which only makes him more appealing.
Do Not Watch This Show Season 2 will air on the ABC in 2026.
Production credit: Do Not Watch This Show Season 2 is a Lee Bones Production for ABC. Major production funding from the ABC and Screen Australia. Financed in association with VicScreen. Directed by Patrick Crawley. Series Producer Nick Campbell. Line Producer Megan Brock. Written by Andy Lee, Jason Marion and Ray Matsen. Designed by Heath McKenzie. Producers Andy Lee and Greg Sitch. ABC Commissioning Editor Mick Elliott. ABC Acting Head of Children & Family Mary-Ellen Mullane.
* Source: OzTAM VOZ Total TV and BVOD, National, Average Audience, When Watched period 04/07/2025-17/07/2025, OzTAM VPM Minutes
