Brace yourself — because this is not your average war drama. The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a five-part dose of bold, unflinching brilliance that’ll have you gripped from the opening scene right through to the credits. Based on Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel, it’s raw, gripping, and totally un-skippable.
Told across the years, this is a story about love, memory, trauma, and survival. Heavy? Absolutely. Worth it? 100%. And let’s be honest: with Jacob Elordi front and centre as Dorrigo Evans, are you really not going to watch? We didn’t think so!
What Is The Narrow Road to the Deep North About?
At its heart, The Narrow Road to the Deep North follows Dorrigo Evans, an Australian army surgeon whose life is turned upside down when he’s captured by Japanese forces during World War II. So far, so classic. But this isn’t just another war story — it’s a raw, gut-punching exploration of what happens when love, loss and loyalty collide in impossible ways.
The series weaves through three timelines (because one just isn’t enough for this emotional deep dive): Evans’s brutal time in a POW camp, a secret love affair that threatens to unravel everything, and the memories that come back to haunt him decades later.
Expect flashbacks, moral dilemmas, slow-burning heartbreak, and scenes that will stick with you. And with Jacob Elordi delivering one of his most layered performances to date, this isn’t just a show you watch — it’s one you feel.
Meet the Cast of The Narrow Road to the Deep North
- Jacob Elordi (Euphoria, Saltburn) leads the charge as Dorrigo Evans — a young Aussie army surgeon thrown into the chaos of war, love, and memory. He’s brilliant, brave, a bit broken, and honestly? Elordi’s never been better.
- Odessa Young (Looking for Grace, The Daughter) plays Amy Mulvaney, Dorrigo’s uncle’s wife — and yes, that’s as complicated as it sounds. Her character brings the kind of emotional chaos that lingers long after the war is over.
- Ciarán Hinds (Belfast) steps in as Older Dorrigo Evans, carrying decades of ghosts, regrets, and what-ifs.
- Olivia DeJonge (Elvis) plays Ella, adding depth, tension, and another layer to Dorrigo’s already tangled emotional world.
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Where and when can I watch The Narrow Road to the Deep North?
Mark your calendar! Jacob Elordi’s war drama will be available on BBC One and to stream on BBC iPlayer from Sunday the 20th July at 9pm.
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