After months of eager anticipation, Prime Video has unveiled the first glimpse of its latest Australian Original series, The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Based on Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel, the series features a stellar cast led by Jacob Elordi, Ciarán Hinds, and Odessa Young, promising a powerful, cinematic love story set against the backdrop of World War II.
Sarah Christie, Senior Development Executive at Amazon MGM Studios, describes the show as a “cinematic, visceral, and undeniable contemporary love story,” setting high expectations for its debut.
Plot Overview: A Tale of Love and Survival
The Narrow Road to the Deep North unfolds the life of Lieutenant Dorrigo Evans, exploring the profound impact of a brief but intense love affair with Amy Mulvaney on his life. The series spans multiple time periods, from Evans’ childhood to his harrowing experiences as a prisoner-of-war on the Thailand-Burma Railway, and later as a revered surgeon and Australian war hero.
The show delves deeply into themes of love, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. As described in the official synopsis, the series is “an intimate character study illustrating the strength of the human spirit” and “an investigation into a marriage and an unforgettable love affair.”
Star-Studded Cast Brings the Story to Life
Jacob Elordi takes center stage as the younger Dorrigo Evans in the 1940s, with Odessa Young portraying Amy Mulvaney, Olivia DeJonge as younger Ella, and Simon Baker as Keith. The 1980s timeline introduces Ciarán Hinds as the older Dorrigo Evans, alongside Heather Mitchell as the older Ella. Supporting cast members include Thomas Weatherall as Frank Gardiner, Show Kasamatsu as Major Nakamura, and Charles An as The Goanna.
Release Date and Where to Watch
The five-part drama will make its world premiere at the 2025 Berlinale Film Festival, where it will be showcased at a gala screening in Berlin. Following its festival debut, The Narrow Road to the Deep North will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting April 18, 2025.
For those eager to dive deeper into the story, Richard Flanagan’s original novel is available for purchase on Amazon.
How to Watch in Australia
The Narrow Road to the Deep North, adapted by Shaun Grant and directed by Justin Kurzel, will be available to stream in Australia on Prime Video, offering audiences an unforgettable, multi-layered historical drama.
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