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The Great North

2021 – 2025Show5 seasons97 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic776.1Rotten Tomatoes–86%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 97 episodes · best: S5E22 "It's a Beef-derful Life" 8.0

Episodes

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Sitcom
  • Alaskan Setting
  • Wholesome Animation
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Lighthearted Humor
  • Father-Daughter Bond
  • Small-Town Dynamics
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Positive Representation

Cast

24 of 107 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Neil Graf, Michael Baylis, Paul Scarlata
Written by
Kevin Seccia, Matt Lawton, Ted Travelstead
Music by
John Kimbrough

Everyone

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Facts

January 3, 2021 · September 14, 2025 · Ended

First aired
January 3, 2021
Last aired
September 14, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 97 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Birthday Episode, Aerith and Bob, Once More, with Clarity +9

  • Birthday Episode
  • Aerith and Bob
  • Once More, with Clarity
  • Bigfoot, Sasquatch, and Yeti
  • Fiery Redhead
  • LOL, 69
  • Everybody Knew Already
  • Varying Competency Alibi
  • Coordinated Clothes
  • Light Girl, Dark Boy
  • Secret Pet Plot
  • Advertising by Association

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great North?"

Questions about The Great North

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great North?

Hulu

In the United States, The Great North streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is The Great North worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 77).

Is The Great North okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Great North?

37 h

About 37 hours: 97 episodes in 5 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2025.

Will The Great North make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Great North?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

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 tropes for it, including Birthday Episode, Aerith and Bob, and Once More, with Clarity.