TV series
The North Water
2021, English, on AMC+. Created by Andrew Haigh.
Those who journey here will find only themselves.
Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon, signs up as ship's doctor on a whaling expedition to the Arctic; on board he meets Henry Drax, the harpooner, a brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world. 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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The North Water
The North Water is streaming on BBC Player in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E5: To Live Is to Suffer
Aired 11 August 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Andrew HaighCreator
- Jack O'ConnellPatrick Sumner · 5 ep
- Colin FarrellHenry Drax · 5 ep
- Roland MøllerOtto · 4 ep
- Philip Hill-PearsonMcKendrick · 4 ep
- Gary LamontWebster · 4 ep
- Gerry LynchCook · 4 ep
- Sam SpruellCavendish · 4 ep
- Kieran UrquhartJones · 3 ep
- Simon RubaudoBannon · 3 ep
- Greg DennisCooper · 3 ep
- Magnus ConstableWhaler · 3 ep
- Guillaume Cotre-RouxWhaler · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 July 2021
- Last aired
- 11 August 2021
- Network
- AMC+
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What The North Water is based on
The North Water is based on The North Water, a 2016 novel by Ian McGuire.
Novel · 2016
The North Water
By Ian McGuire
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The North Water: quick answers
Is The North Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 194 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The North Water are there?
The North Water has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The North Water finished?
Yes. The North Water ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The North Water on?
The North Water is streaming on BBC Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The North Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The North Water is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The North Water?
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Who created The North Water?
The North Water was created by Andrew Haigh and stars Jack O'Connell, Colin Farrell, Roland Møller.
What is The North Water based on?
The North Water is based on The North Water, a 2016 novel by Ian McGuire.