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DRAMA . 2021 . 1 Season . 7.4/10

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"Those who journey here will find only themselves."

Henry Drax is a harpooner and brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world, who will set sail on a whaling expedition to the Arctic with Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as the ship’s doctor. 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.

Created By Andrew Haigh
Network AMC+
Episodes 5
7.4/10
Rating
1
Seasons
5
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Those who journey here will find only themselves.

Henry Drax is a harpooner and brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world, who will set sail on a whaling expedition to the Arctic with Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as the ship’s doctor. 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.

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Overview
The North Water has 1 season with 5 episodes spanning 2021.
Cast
Colin Farrell stars as Henry Drax in The North Water.
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Rating
The North Water holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 164 votes.
Year context
The North Water first aired 5 years ago in 2021.

SEASONS (1 season, 5 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

1
Seasons
5
Episodes
Ended
Status

CREW

Creator
Andrew Haigh

NETWORKS (1)

AMC+

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Rating
7.4/10 (164 votes)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The North Water about?
Henry Drax is a harpooner and brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world, who will set sail on a whaling expedition to the Arctic with Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as the ship’s doctor. 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.
How many seasons does The North Water have?
The North Water has 1 season with 5 episodes total.
Who created The North Water?
The North Water was created by Andrew Haigh.
Who stars in The North Water?
The cast of The North Water includes Colin Farrell, Jack O'Connell.
What is the rating of The North Water?
The North Water has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 based on 164 votes on TMDB.
Is The North Water still running?
The North Water has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (2)

Drama Mystery
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