The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV Series (2025) – Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Trailer, Poster, Platform, Review

The Narrow Road to the Deep North Trailer, Teaser & Videos

The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV Series Details

Country Australia
Language English
GenresHistorical, Military and War, Romance, Drama
Seasons1
No. of Episodes5
Release date18 April 2025
Running time41-47min
Age ratingTV-MA
StarringJacob Elordi, Odessa Young, Ciarán Hinds, Olivia DeJonge, Heather Mitchell, Thomas Weatherall, Show Kasamatsu, Taki Abe, Charles An, Akira Fujii, Jack McGreal, Simon Baker, George Simitzis
Based onThe Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan
Created byJustin Kurzel, Shaun Grant
Directed by Justin Kurzel
Written byShaun Grant
Produced byAlexandra Taussig
Executive producersJustin Kurzel, Shaun Grant, Jo Porter, Rachel Gardner, Richard Flanagan
Cinematography by Sam Chiplin
Edited by Alexandre de Franceschi
Music byJed Kurzel
Casting byNikki Barrett
Production Design byAlice Babidge
Art Direction byLauren Wild, Anthea Hodge
Set Decoration byBeverley Dunn
Costume Design byAlice Babidge
Production CompanyCurio Pictures
Screen Australia
Amazon MGM Studios
Sony Pictures Television
Original NetworkAmazon Prime Video

The Narrow Road to the Deep North Cast & Characters

  • Jacob Elordi as Dorrigo Evans
  • Odessa Young as Amy Mulvaney
  • Ciarán Hinds as Older Dorrigo Evans
  • Olivia DeJonge as Ella
  • Heather Mitchell as Older Ella
  • Thomas Weatherall as Frank Gardiner
  • Show Kasamatsu as Major Nakamura
  • Taki Abe as Colonel Kota
  • Charles An as The Goanna
  • Akira Fujii as Kenji Mogami
  • Simon Baker as Keith
  • Masa Yamaguchi as Lieutenant Fukuhara
  • Sean Murphy as Gallipoli Von Kessler
  • George Simitzis as Australian Soldier
  • Jack McGreal as Australian Soldier
  • Rupert Bevan as The Poet
  • Essie Davis as Lynette Maison
  • Dan Wyllie as Rick Maison
  • Ewen Leslie as Edward Lansbury

The Narrow Road to the Deep North Storyline (Plot)

Set against the shadow of WWII, The Narrow Road to the Deep North tells the epic story of Lieutenant Colonel Dorrigo Evans (Jacob Elordi), a prisoner of war, whose memory of his one true love helps him to survive the darkest of times.

The Narrow Road to the Deep North Episodes

Season 1, Episode 1

While writing a speech for an upcoming book launch, renowned surgeon and celebrated war hero, Dorrigo Evans is thrust back into memories of his time as a POW in WW2 and of his brief, yet unforgettable, love affair with Amy Mulvaney.

Season 1, Episode 2

We witness the burgeoning love affair between Dorrigo and Amy in the 1940s, which is in stark contrast to his present day marriage to his wife, Ella. The banality of his current life in the 1980s leads Dorrigo to take a risk.

Season 1, Episode 3

Dorrigo has come under investigation for a risky procedure he performed, placing a further strain on his marriage. We also witness Dorrigo’s deep love and care towards the soldiers when a cholera outbreak spreads through the POW camp.

Season 1, Episode 4

Dorrigo and Amy’s affair must end when Dorrigo is shipped off to war, where as a prisoner he bares witness to the most horrific of crimes.

Season 1, Episode 5

Dorrigo returns from war and tries to get on with his life without Amy and many of his friends he lost to the POW camp. While in the present, the day of the book launch arrives and Dorrigo’s reflections on his life come to a head.

The Narrow Road to the Deep North Release Date

On 17 January 2025, it was announced that after the first presentation at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, the series would be released on 18 April 2025 to coincide with Easter holidays on Amazon Prime Video.

The series was acquired by the BBC for broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom. In Germany, Austria, and German-speaking Switzerland, it will stream on Sky, while Max will offer it exclusively in Central and Eastern Europe. In Latin America, the series will be available on NBCUniversal’s Universal+. Other distribution deals include RTÉ in Ireland, Movistar Plus+ in Spain, Nova in Greece, AXN in Portugal, and LG Uplus in South Korea.

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About The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV Series

The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV Series (2025) – Release Date, Cast, Episodes, Story, Trailer, Poster, Platform, Review

The Narrow Road to the Deep North is an Australian drama miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Richard Flanagan and directed by Justin Kurzel.

In November 2022, Jacob Elordi joined the cast of the series following Amazon’s decision to pursue soy-inclusive casting policies. In November 2023, Odessa Young, Ciarán Hinds, Olivia DeJonge, Heather Mitchell, Thomas Weatherall, Show Kasamatsu, Charles An, and Simon Baker joined the cast.

In March 2018, Fremantle acquired rights to Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan to adapt into a television series.

Principal photography began in November 2023 and filming continued through to March 2024.

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 8.3/10, based on 20 critic reviews.

When will The Narrow Road to the Deep North be released?

The much-awaited Prime Video series The Narrow Road to the Deep North was released on Amazon Prime on 18 April 2025 to critical acclaim.

Where to watch The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV series?

The Narrow Road to the Deep North is now available globally for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, premiering on 18 April 2025.

How many episodes are in The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV Series?

The historical war romantic drama The Narrow Road to the Deep North has 5 episodes, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Who is the director of The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV series?

The Narrow Road to the Deep North is directed by Justin Kurzel. He is known for Nitram (2021), The Snowtown Murders (2011), The Order (2024), and Macbeth (2015).

Who is the writer of The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV series?

The series is written by Shaun Grant, based on 2013 novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan.

Who is the creator of The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV series?

A historical romantic war series is created by Justin Kurzel and Shaun Grant.

Who are the lead cast in The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV series?

Jacob Elordi, Odessa Young, Ciarán Hinds, Olivia DeJonge, Heather Mitchell, Thomas Weatherall, Show Kasamatsu, Taki Abe, Charles An, Akira Fujii, Jack McGreal, Simon Baker, and George Simitzis cast for the title roles.

Is there a trailer for The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV Series?

Prime Video officially released the trailer on social platforms, and you can watch it above in this article.

Is The Narrow Road to the Deep North based on a true story?

The series is based on the 2014 Booker Prize-winning novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North (novel) by Richard Flanagan. It is the sixth novel by Flanagan, released on 23 September 2013.

Is season 2 of The Narrow Road to the Deep North happening?

Amazon Prime Video ordered The Narrow Road to the Deep North as a miniseries / limited series. So far, there are no official plans for continuing The Narrow Road to the Deep North in a second season.

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