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The Great North

2021·Show
97Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
74
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The Great North fingerprint

Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It's great up here.

Follow the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family as a single dad does his best to keep his weird bunch of kids close, especially as the artistic dreams of his only daughter lead her away from the family fishing boat and into the glamorous world of the local mall.
Heartwarming Family SitcomAlaskan SettingWholesome AnimationComing-of-Age ThemesEccentric CharactersLighthearted HumorFather-Daughter BondSmall-Town DynamicsComfort ViewingPositive Representation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Great North

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great North legally?

The Great North is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Fox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great North worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great North rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does The Great North have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 97 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great North?

Critics77
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The Great North much the same way.

When did The Great North air?

It ran from 2021 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is The Great North in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Great North?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great North in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Great North use?

Birthday EpisodeAerith and BobOnce More, with ClarityBigfoot, Sasquatch, and YetiFiery RedheadLOL, 69Everybody Knew AlreadyVarying Competency AlibiCoordinated ClothesLight Girl, Dark BoySecret Pet PlotAdvertising by Associationand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for The Great North, including Birthday Episode, Aerith and Bob, Once More, with Clarity.