Hello, Readers! The North Water is a new BBC drama based on Ian McGuire’s bestselling novel of the same name. It follows the story of a group of men in the late 1850s who are forced to struggle for survival in the Arctic after a whaling expedition goes bad.
With an all-star ensemble, the series appears to be one of the year’s most anticipated television events. Andrew Haigh, best known for his outstanding indie movies, conceptualized, wrote, and directed The North Water. Weekend and 45 Years.
The North Water: Release Date
The show will premiere on AMC+ in the United States on Thursday, July 15, 2021, followed by BBC2 and BBCiPlayer in the UK this autumn.
The North Water: Official Trailer
What is this about?
The North Water is based on Ian McGuire’s novel of the same name, which was adapted for television. The story follows Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army physician whose reputation has been shattered following an incident in India.
In 1859, he joins the Volunteer’s whaling voyage to the Arctic as a ship’s doctor. Onboard, he must contend with the severe conditions as well as the crew’s aggression.
The body of a murdered cabin boy is discovered deep into the voyage, and Patrick is forced to act. However, he must be wary of Henry Drax, a harpooner, and ruthless man. Soon after, Patrick realizes the true purpose of the excursion, and a fight ensues between the two men. There’s nowhere to hide in the middle of the Arctic.
Who’s in it?
The series stars are well-known actors, notably Jack O’Connell, who plays Patrick Sumner. Henry Drax is played by Colin Farrell, and Captain Brownlee is played by Stephen Graham. Tom Courtenay, who plays Baxter, Peter Mullan, Sam Spruell, and Roland Mller all appear in the series.