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North and South

1985 – 1994Show3 seasons15 episodesNR

DramaWar & Politics
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Rotten Tomatoes–86%

A deeply moving, violent drama series about history and war.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 15 episodes · best: S1E6 "Episode #1.6" 8.2

Episodes

7.9

Story

…And now it begins

The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.

Feels like

  • Epic Civil War Drama
  • Tragic Brotherhood
  • Historical Authenticity
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Romantic Subplots
  • Political Intrigue
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Large-Scale Battle Sequences
  • Character Study of Loyalty
  • Sweeping Orchestral Score

Cast

24 of 99 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kevin Connor, Richard T. Heffron, Larry Peerce
Written by
Douglas Heyes, Paul F. Edwards, Kathleen A. Shelley
Produced by
Hal Galli, Paul Freeman, Robert Papazian
Music by
Bill Conti, David Bell

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Facts

November 3, 1985 · March 2, 1994 · Ended

First aired
November 3, 1985
Last aired
March 2, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 15 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream North and South?"

Questions about North and South

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream North and South?

In the United States, you can rent or buy North and South from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is North and South worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.1).

How long does it take to watch North and South?

23 h

About 23 hours: 15 episodes in 3 seasons of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1994.

Is North and South good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching North and South?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.