Viewers are calling this war drama very very disturbing! QT

One of the most beloved period dramas was first released last year and has been dubbed by fans as an “absolute masterpiece”. The World War II series is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer. It also has a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes with a 100% audience rating and a solid 75% critic score.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a drama miniseries, based on the novel of the same name by Richard Flanagan. It was written by Shaun Grant and directed by Justin Kurzel and stars Jacob Elordi, Odessa Young, and Ciarán Hinds.

Contemporary television is rarely as good as The Narrow Road to the Deep  North

The series’ synopsis reads: “The story of Dorrigo Evans, an army surgeon whose short but forbidden affair with his uncle’s wife sustains and haunts him through his darkest days in a Thai-Burmese prisoner of war camp in WW2.

The Narrow Road to the Deep North was initially released on Amazon Prime and instantly met with critical acclaim.

An audience reviewer wrote: “A truly haunting look at the cruelty man is capable of and the love that can get a person through it. Even if it is a love that can never be. And the love a wife can give even when it’s not returned in the same way. Haunting series on so many levels. This one is gonna stay with me for a while.”

The Narrow Road
Ella (Olivia DeJonge) and Dorrigo (Jacob Elordi) in The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Image: BBC)

A third gushed: “Absolute masterpiece. Made me feel every strand of emotion in my being. Outstanding acting by Elordi too. Wow. Just wow.”

Another praised: “Incredibly thought provoking, highlighting the flaws and imperfections in life.”

A fifth added: “This is what cinema is all about: great storytelling. This production is close to perfect in every aspect of film-making. Kudos to all: you were brilliant! Best ever.”