North & South
Seen it?2004 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Margaret Hale is a southerner from a country vicarage newly settled in the industrial northern town of Milton. In the shock of her move, she misjudges charismatic cotton mill-owner John Thornton, whose strength of purpose and passion are a match for her own pride and willfulness. When the workers of Milton call a strike, Margaret takes their side, and the two are brought into deeper conflict. As events spiral out of control, Margaret - to her surprise - begins to fall in love with Thornton...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Elizabeth Gaskell, Sandy Welch
- Richard ArmitageJohn Thornton
- Daniela Denby-AsheMargaret Hale
- Sinéad CusackHannah Thornton
- Jo JoynerFanny Thornton
- Tim Pigott-SmithRichard Hale
- Pauline QuirkeDixon
- Kay LyonMary Higgins
- Brendan CoyleNicholas Higgins
- Lesley ManvilleMrs. Hale