The Narrow Road to the Deep North, an Australian period drama based on Richard Flanagan's novel, has quickly become a hit with UK viewers. The five-part series premiered on BBC One on 20 July and is now available as a full box set on BBC iPlayer.
The show follows Dorrigo Evans, a soldier grappling with guilt after an affair with his uncle's wife. It explores three key periods of his life: his time on the frontlines of World War II, his captivity as a prisoner of war, and the aftermath of his trauma.
Starring Jacob Elordi as the younger Dorrigo and Ciarán Hinds as the older version, the series also features Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge, Simon Baker, and Essie Davis. The cast has been praised for their strong performances.
Critics have lauded the series, with The Guardian calling it 'an immensely powerful one' and The Times declaring it 'terrific and on occasion magnificent.' It currently holds a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes from 32 reviews.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North is now the fifth most popular series on BBC iPlayer, just five days after its release. It is available to stream exclusively on the platform.
