Justin Kurzel’s series The Narrow Road to the Deep North had its world premiere last Saturday at Berlinale, Berlin’s international film festival. Justin worked with long time collaborators: Shaun Grant to adapt Richard Flanagan’s novel into a five-part series, and Jed Kurzel for the soundtrack. Jacob Elordi and Ciarán Hinds star as Dorrigo Evans. Co-starring are Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, Simon Baker, Heather Mitchell, and Essie Davis as Lynette Maison.
The first two episodes of The Narrow Road to the Deep North screened as part of the festival and have critics celebrating the series. We compiled some reviews below, have a read !
- The Hollywood Reporter : ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’ Review: Jacob Elordi in Justin Kurzel’s Haunting Contemplation of the Losses of Love and War
- The Guardian : The Narrow Road to the Deep North first look review – Jacob Elordi’s war epic is big, bold and deeply pleasurable
- IndieWire : Jacob Elordi Is a Prisoner of War and Love in Justin Kurzel’s Violent, Sensuous Epic
- The Wrap : Jacob Elordi Gives a Soulful, Years-Spanning Performance
- BBC : The Narrow Road to the Deep North review: This WW2 miniseries is a ‘stunning’ showcase for Jacob Elordi
- Deadline : ‘The Narrow Road To The Deep North’ Review: Justin Kurzel’s Atmospheric Series Tells An Immersive Story Of Wartime Trauma
The Narrow Road to the Deep North will be released on 18 April on Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Although no other dates have been announced, you will be able to watch the series in the UK on the BBC, on Sky or Max in Europe, and on NBC Universal in Latin America.
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