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North of North

2025 – nowShow2 seasons16 episodes

Comedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic777.4Rotten Tomatoes100%78%

A cathartic, moving comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E4 "Joy to the Effing World" 7.5

Episodes

7.2
8.0

Story

Cold town. Hot mess.

A young Inuk woman wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous and extremely public exit from her marriage. It won't be easy in a small Arctic town where everybody knows your business.

Feels like

  • Arctic Contemporary Drama
  • Indigenous Female Empowerment
  • Small-Town Surveillance
  • Visual Stunning Landscapes
  • Nuanced Family Conflict
  • Quiet Resilience
  • Cultural Authenticity
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Zoe Leigh Hopkins, Anya Adams, Danis Goulet
Written by
Aviaq Johnston, Moriah Sallaffie, Garry Campbell
Produced by
Zack Tucker Gangnes
Music by
Caleb Chan, Brian Chan

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Facts

January 7, 2025 · September 29, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 7, 2025
Latest episode
September 29, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Inuktitut
Made in
Canada
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

It's All About Me, Pretty in Mink, Clothing Switch +9

  • It's All About Me
  • Pretty in Mink
  • Clothing Switch
  • Significant Wardrobe Shift
  • Hidden Depths
  • Hand on Womb
  • Frigid Water Is Harmless
  • Scenery Porn
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Recovered Addict
  • Innocent Innuendo
  • The Reveal

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream North of North?"

Questions about North of North

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream North of North?

Netflix

In the United States, North of North streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is North of North worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is North of North okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will North of North make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is North of North plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does North of North use?

It's All About MePretty in MinkClothing SwitchSignificant Wardrobe ShiftHidden DepthsHand on WombFrigid Water Is HarmlessScenery PornEven Evil Has Loved OnesRecovered AddictInnocent InnuendoThe Revealand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including It's All About Me, Pretty in Mink, and Clothing Switch.