Netflix brings a fresh, powerful voice to the global stage with North of North, an original series that follows one young Inuk woman’s journey toward self-reinvention in a town where privacy is impossible and tradition runs deep.
The eight-episode comedy-drama premieres worldwide on April 10, 2025.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian Arctic, North of North is as funny as it is heartfelt—grounded in cultural authenticity and brimming with character-driven storytelling.
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Life, Love, and Letting Go—In the Arctic
At the heart of the series is Siaja (played by Anna Lambe), a young Inuk woman who makes a dramatic, very public exit from her marriage. But a fresh start is easier said than done in a small Arctic town where everyone knows your past—and your business.
With sharp writing, layered characters, and emotional depth, North of North captures the push-and-pull between independence and community, identity and expectation, tradition and transformation.
A Story Rooted in Inuit Experience
Created and executive produced by Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, North of North offers a rare on-screen perspective: that of modern Inuit life, told by Inuit creatives.
“While these stories are all fictional, a lot of them come from grains of truth in our lives,” said MacDonald. “It feels like we’re opening up our diary to the world, which is scary but also incredibly cathartic.”
Arnaquq-Baril adds:
“Sometimes the most beautiful and powerful illustrations of humanity come when we are at our most ridiculous and raw. It’s exciting to bring our lived experiences as modern Inuit to the global stage.”
Cast & Creative Team
The series stars Anna Lambe (Siaja), alongside:
- Maika Harper as Neevee
- Braeden Clarke as Kuuk
- Jay Ryan as Alistair
- Mary Lynn Rajskub as Helen
- Kelly William, Zorga Qaunaq, Bailey Poching, Nutaaq Doreen Simmonds, Keira Belle Cooper, and Tanya Tagaq
Behind the scenes, the show is directed by an all-star roster including Anya Adams, Aleysa Young, Renuka Jeyapalan, Zoe Leigh Hopkins, and Danis Goulet.
Writers include MacDonald, Arnaquq-Baril, Susan Coyne, Kathryn Borel Jr., Linsey Stewart, Moriah Sallaffie, Aviaq Johnston, and JP Larocque, among others.
Filmed Across Iqaluit and Toronto
Production took place in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and Toronto, Ontario, blending authentic Northern landscapes with urban textures that reflect the show’s emotional and cultural layers.
Lead actress Anna Lambe shared why the role spoke to her:
“I saw a story that I was familiar with—about so many people I grew up with. That drove me to want to be a part of telling it, to unpack all of Siaja’s layers and explore why she is the way she is.”
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North of North – Series Details
- Release Date: April 10, 2025
- Episodes: 8 x 30 minutes
- Streaming on: Netflix (global)
- Genre: Dramedy / Indigenous-Led Series
- Creators & Executive Producers: Stacey Aglok MacDonald, Alethea Arnaquq-Baril
- Production Locations: Iqaluit, Nunavut & Toronto, Ontario
- Cast Includes: Anna Lambe, Maika Harper, Braeden Clarke, Jay Ryan, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Tanya Tagaq
- Production Partners: Netflix
Bold, funny, and deeply human, North of North is a fresh voice in global television—offering a vibrant, heartfelt portrait of Indigenous life that’s rarely seen on screen.
Stream it globally on Netflix starting April 10, 2025.
