The North Water

2021·Show
5Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb7.6Metacritic747.8Rotten Tomatoes96%88%
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Where to watch

PhiloAMC+HooplaSpectrum On Demand

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The North Water fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Those who journey here will find only themselves.

Henry Drax is a harpooner and brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world, who will set sail on a whaling expedition to the Arctic with Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as the ship’s doctor. Hoping to escape the horrors of his past, Sumner finds himself on an ill-fated journey with a murderous psychopath. In search of redemption, his story becomes a harsh struggle for survival in the Arctic wasteland.
Arctic Survival HorrorBrutal Historical DramaPsychological Cat-and-MouseCinematic MasterpieceMoral AmbiguityVisually Stunning DesolationIntense Character StudyGrim and Unforgiving TonePeriod-Accent Whaling Epic

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Haigh
Written by:
Andrew Haigh
Produced by:
Kate Ogborn
Composed by:
Tim Hecker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The North Water

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The North Water legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaSpectrum On Demand

The North Water is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The North Water worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The North Water rated?

TV-MAViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imageryDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, disturbing imagery, and drug use.

How many seasons does The North Water have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes.

Is The North Water based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The North Water?

Critics85
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see The North Water much the same way.

When did The North Water air?

It ran from 2021 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is The North Water in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The North Water?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The North Water in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The North Water use?

ForeshadowingDark Is EvilEven Evil Has StandardsArtifact of DoomStout StrengthFat BastardAlone with the PsychoLet's Fight Like GentlemenMurder Is the Best SolutionLack of EmpathyCharacters Dropping Like FliesSlashed Throatand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The North Water, including Foreshadowing, Dark Is Evil, Even Evil Has Standards.

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