Prime Video Just Dropped The Trailer Of ‘The Narrow Road To The Deep North’ — And Everyone’s Talking About It
Prime Video is bringing a powerful new story to the screen with The Narrow Road to the Deep North. It is a war drama that’s already making waves ahead of its release. Based on the acclaimed novel by Richard Flanagan, the five-part series premieres on April 18, 2025. The show will stream in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Prime Video has just released the trailer making waves among the audience. With stunning visuals, emotional intensity, and a powerful cast, the series is set to be one of this year’s most talked-about dramas.
Stream The Narrow Road to the Deep North on Prime Video on April 18.
What is ‘The Narrow Road To The Deep North’ About?
The series follows the life of Dorrigo Evans, a young Australian doctor and army officer who is taken prisoner during World War II. Held in a brutal Japanese POW camp, he’s forced to work on the Thai-Burma railway. But amid the horrors of war, it’s the memory of Amy, the woman he loved before the war, that keeps him going.
The trailer blends moments of heartbreaking romance with the harsh realities of war. It’s clear that this is more than a war story. It’s a deep, emotional journey about memory, guilt, and what it means to survive.
A Star-Studded Cast Telling a Personal Story
Jacob Elordi leads the cast as the younger Dorrigo Evans, with Ciarán Hinds portraying him in later years. Elordi, best known for Euphoria and Saltburn, takes on one of his most challenging roles yet. Odessa Young stars as Amy, the woman Dorrigo can’t forget. The series also features Simon Baker, Heather Mitchell, Thomas Weatherall, and Olivia DeJonge.
Elordi shared in a recent interview that he went through a six-week boot camp with the rest of the cast to realistically portray the hardships faced by POWs. “It was intense,” he said. “But we all went through it together, and that helped us connect to the story.”
The series is directed by Justin Kurzel and written by Shaun Grant. The duo is known for handling emotional and historical material with care. Both have a personal connection to the subject matter, which helped shape the tone and depth of the show.
Filmed across stunning locations in Australia and Thailand, the series captures both the beauty and devastation of war. The production team focused on authenticity, with real historical details and emotionally grounded performances bringing the story to life.
The Narrow Road to the Deep North had its world premiere at the 2025 Berlinale Film Festival It has earned strong early reactions. Ahead of its official release, the show has already been picked up by major international networks, including platforms in Europe and Latin America.
With all five episodes dropping on April 18, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video, this limited series is shaping up to be one of the most emotional and visually striking dramas of the year.