The BEST episodes of The North Water
Every episode of The North Water ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The North Water!
The series tells the story of Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as ship's doctor on a whaling expedition to the Arctic. On board he meets Henry Drax, the harpooner, a brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world. Hoping to escape the horrors of his past, Sumner finds himself on an ill-fated journey with a murderous psychopath. In search of redemption, his story becomes a harsh struggle for survival in the Arctic wasteland.
#1 - The Devils of the Earth
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2021
Drax has a daring opportunity to escape, but must convince Cavendish to help him. Otto's vision coming to life, Sumner hunts a bear, but strays too far into icy oblivion.
#2 - Homo Homini Lupus
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2021
A discovery by Sumner sends Drax into a murderous rage. Cavendish proves crucial in Baxter and Brownlee's plan. An arctic storm rages and threatens the safety of the ship's crew.
#3 - To Live is to Suffer
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2021
After healing in a missionary cabin, Sumner returns to Hull to demand money from Baxter to start a new life.
#4 - We Men Are Wretched Things
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2021
Sumner’s adventure turns into a nightmare when one of the crew is murdered. There’s no proof, but Sumner can’t escape a feeling that Henry Drax is the true culprit.
#5 - Behold the Man
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2021
Hoping to escape the horrors of his past, Patrick Sumner finds himself on an ill-fated journey to the arctic that throws him into the path of brutish harpooner Henry Drax.