A 'brutally brilliant' World War Two mini-series starring Jacob Elordi and boasting a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The Narrow Road to the Deep North, an Amazon Prime original, follows Dorrigo Evans (Elordi), an army surgeon haunted by a forbidden affair with his uncle's wife (Odessa Young) as he endures life as a prisoner of war on the Thai-Burmese Railway.
Critics and Viewers Rave
One IMDB viewer gave the series a full 10 stars, calling it 'brutally brilliant' and 'one of the hardest things I watched yet one of the best things I watched.' The story spans the Pacific during WWII, focusing on the Australian doctor's experiences. Another reviewer described it as a 'true underrated sleeper that will blow you away,' praising its haunting portrayal of love and war.
Praise for Storytelling
Viewers have highlighted the series' compelling narrative, poetic cinematography, and emotional depth. 'You suffer with them, you laugh with them, and you miss them when they are gone. It's a shot straight to the heart,' one wrote. The mini-series, created by Shaun Grant and Justin Kurzel, has been compared to classics like Band of Brothers for its unflinching look at war's inhumanity.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.
