Jennette McCurdy series 'Between' renewed for season 2

Jennette McCurdy series Between was renewed for a second season this week.

The 23-year-old actress announced the news Wednesday on Twitter, writing, "The quarantine is not yet over...Season 2 of #Between confirmed for 2016 @Netflix @City_TV #PrayForPrettyLake."

Between airs on City in Canada and Netflix in the U.S., and premiered a six-episode first season on the streaming site in May. The sci-fi drama follows minister's pregnant daughter, Wiley Day (McCurdy), after a mysterious disease starts to kill everyone over 21 years old in her town.

"I'm thrilled to be continuing on with a second season of Between," McCurdy told Just Jared Jr. "Working with Netflix, City, and the entire cast and crew has been such an enjoyable experience and I can't wait for more."

McCurdy is a former Nickelodeon star known for portraying Sam Puckett on iCarly and Sam & Cat. She also appeared in Nickelodeon movies The Last Day of Summer, Best Player and Swindle, and starred in, wrote and executive produced web series What's Next for Sarah?.