Parents' Guide to The Narrow Road to the Deep North

TV Prime Video Drama 2025
The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV show poster: Jacob Elordi and Odessa Young lean on each other. Elordi has Young’s head on his chest.

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Violence and sex in emotional drama about WWII and romance.

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What's the Story?

THE NARROW ROAD TO THE DEEP NORTH recounts the experiences of Dorrigo Evans, an Australian medical officer in World War II. In the 1940s, Dorrigo (played by Jacob Elordi) and his unit are taken as prisoners of war and forced to work on the Burma Railway. In the 1980s, Dorrigo (now played by Ciarán Hinds) finds himself standing uncomfortably between veteran and celebrity status. Throughout the horrors from the past, Dorrigo also reflects on the affair he had with his uncle's young wife, Amy (Odessa Young).

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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This series takes a powerfully emotional approach to a heavy, haunting time in history. The Narrow Road to the Deep North is compelling and sensitive, and it subverts the "war is hell" genre. The story navigates its flashbacks smoothly, and the romance is gradual and intense. Elordi's performance as Dorrigo is tender, complex, and passionate. The relationship dynamics—both romantic and platonic—are intriguing to watch. The violence, sex, and language make this suitable only for older teens.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the level of violence in The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Did any of this violence particularly surprise you? What is the impact of screen violence on young viewers?

  • The author of this story used his father's real experiences as a prisoner of war. Do you know about the experiences of people in your family during that time? What do you know about World War II? Were you familiar with Australia's involvement in World War II?

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The Narrow Road to the Deep North TV show poster: Jacob Elordi and Odessa Young lean on each other. Elordi has Young’s head on his chest.

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