The North Water is a five-part television series that is based on Ian McGuire’s novel of the same name. The story revolves around a discredited ex-army surgeon who accepts a position as a whaling ship doctor on an Arctic expedition. He encounters a harpooner on board, a brutal murderer whose amorality has been moulded to match the hardships of his life.
In an attempt to flee from the horrors of his past, he embarks on an ill-fated adventure with a homicidal psychopath. The series is set to drop in Australia in November, and you can find out how to watch it here.
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The North Water TV series preview
In this gripping drama, Henry Drax (Colin Farrell) is a harpooner and brutish killer whose amorality has been moulded to match the harshness of his life. He goes on a whaling voyage to the Arctic with Patrick Sumner (Jack O’Connell), a disgraced ex-army surgeon who comes on as the ship’s doctor. Sumner, hoping to escape the horrors of his past, embarks on an ill-fated journey with a homicidal psychopath. His narrative becomes a hard fight for existence in the Arctic tundra as he seeks redemption.
The series’ development began in late 2016. Colin Farrell was selected to play the title character in the miniseries in February 2019. In April, Jack O’Connell was added. Stephen Graham, Tom Courtenay, and Peter Mullan are among the other cast members that have since been revealed. Filming started in Hungary and on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard (Spitzbergen), with the production crew travelling north as far as 81 degrees to shoot pack ice scenes, which is the farthest point north any television drama has ever been filmed.
The North Water cast
When does The North Water air?
The series dropped on Foxtel and BINGE (On Demand only) on November 2, 2021. This means that if you have a Foxtel, Foxtel Now or BINGE subscription, you will be able to watch the series as and when you want.
Which streaming services show The North Water?
All complete episodes of The North Water TV show will be available on Foxtel On Demand, as well as on BINGE on November 2, 2021. The North Water is originally made by See-Saw Films for the BBC and is adapted and directed by Andrew Haigh. The show will be available to watch in Australia with the following streaming TV providers.
| Streaming Services | The North Water |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| Foxtel from Telstra | Yes |
| BINGE | Yes |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
How to watch The North Water TV series
The North Water will premiere on Foxtel via BBC First and BINGE. In Australia. BBC First is available via Foxtel, Foxtel Now, or Foxtel from Telstra. Foxtel’s base pack is the Foxtel Plus bundle, which already includes BBC First. For Foxtel Now users, BBC First is part of the Drama Extra pack, which you need to subscribe to in addition to the base Essentials pack. The North Water is not available on free-to-air.
Stream The North Water on BINGE
Every episode of The North Water will be available on BINGE. The streaming TV service also provides on-demand access. With a 14-day free trial, you may begin your mystery drama binge instantly. After your trial period ends, you can choose from three different BINGE plans. Signing up for a BINGE free trial is easy. Simply create an account with your personal information and you’re signed in with access to BINGE’s entire TV show and movie library. The provider is also currently working to make offline viewing available so you can download shows to check out BINGE at any time.
First is the Basic subscription, which costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in Standard or High Definition on two devices. The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free and with the freedom to cancel anytime.
Stream The North Water on Foxtel Now
If you aren’t already a Foxtel customer, you can check out the service instantly without the need for satellite or cable installation with a Foxtel Now free trial offer. This gives you 10 days of premium TV entertainment without paying a cent. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now Essentials pack is only $25 per month. Premium packs can be added on top of the base one starting with the Drama Extra pack which has the BBC First channel for $10/month.
Watch The North Water on Foxtel
To watch The North Water with Foxtel, All you need is access to Foxtel iQ3, iQ4 (Foxtel) or the Foxtel GO app, which is free to download. If you aren’t already a Foxtel customer, you can check out the service instantly with a Foxtel Now free trial offer for 10 days of premium TV entertainment. Foxtel’s base pack is the Foxtel Plus bundle, which already includes access to On Demand content.
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Watch The North Water with Telstra
Telstra mobile and broadband customers can get great discount deals for watching Foxtel and Foxtel Now. To stream The North Water with Foxtel Now Telstra offer, you will have to commit to a 12-month contract. The added bonus of this notion is that you get the Entertainment pack (including Foxtel On Demand) free for the first month.
The North Water trailer
Want a glimpse of what the show is all about? Check out the trailer below.
Other TV shows on BINGE and Foxtel
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New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Vigil, Wentworth, and The Walking Dead. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below so there’s always something to search and to watch.
Streaming devices for watching Foxtel
Here is a list of compatible TV streaming devices that you can use to stream Foxtel (Foxtel Go), Foxtel Now and BINGE.
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Google TV Streamer: Yes
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Hubbl small device: Yes
- Hubbl Glass: Yes
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2024 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
