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CBC
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
We collected North of North's funniest moments from Season 1 (you're welcome)
Forget your typical sitcoms – CBC's North of North delivers laughs and heart from the captivating landscape of Ice Cove, Nunavut. This quirky and delightful series follows Anna Lambe as Siaja, a young woman who blows up her marriage to the town's golden boy Ting (Kelly William) and sets out on a new life with her eight-year-old daughter Bun (Keira Belle Cooper). She moves in with her prickly mom, Neevee (Maika Harper), and finally meets her estranged dad, Alistair (Jay Ryan), an environmental consultant who had no idea Siaja existed. In dire need of a job, she convinces the community centre manager, Helen (Mary Lynn Rajskub), to hire her as an assistant, where she spends time in the warmhearted company of best pals Mille (Zorga Qaunaq) and Colin (Bailey Poching). This Inuk community vibrates with love and laughter. In some ways, Ice Cove is like any small town with its lore and gossip, except the people who live here drive to work on snowmobiles and wear the most beautiful sealskin parkas. "While these stories all are fictional, a lot of them have come from grains of truth in lives", says executive producer and co-creator Stacey Aglok-MacDonald. "We're putting all of our insecurities and heartbreak on the table, the things that have ripped our hearts out and made us laugh the hardest, too." "I think what the show does really well is that it reflects Indigenous reality, in the sense that history and our pain never goes away, but our day-to-day lives are filled with joy and happiness and connection and love," says actor Bailey Poching. "I have a friend who once told me that if we didn't laugh so much, we'd be crying." Here are just a few top LOL moments from the first season of North of North. Enjoy! In a land short on wood, the residents of Ice Cove resort to bone. (There is no polite way to say this. We tried.) Walrus dick baseball | North of North 7 hours ago Duration 0:58 In a land without wood, the locals resort to bone. Alistair tries to settle into his new role as Siaja's dad. But first, he must endure the shade. Dad bods are hot | North of North 22 hours ago Duration 0:22 Alistair tries to settle into his new role as Siaja's dad. But first, he must endure the shade. Siaja and her mom, Neevee, hilariously battle over parenting styles. 'Your generation is so sensitive' | North of North 22 hours ago Duration 0:54 Siaja and her mom, Neevee, hilariously battle over parenting styles. The gang accompany Siaja in a quest for rebound romance — at the local airport. Behold the Inuk goddess | North of North 7 hours ago Duration 1:16 The gang accompany Siaja in a quest for rebound romance — at the local airport. Siaja has a date with a visiting French Canadian photographer, who has some interesting kinks. Siaja goes out on a date | North of North 7 hours ago Duration 1:13 Siaja has a date with a visiting French Canadian photographer, who has some interesting kinks. And let's all swoon over that Bridgerton dress. Behold. The 'Bridgerton' dress | North of North 7 hours ago Duration 0:43 Saija has a vivid dream in a beautiful dress. Of course, now you want more. We've got you, because North of North (drum roll, please) will be back for Season 2! Watch North of North Season 1 on CBC Gem now.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
North of North Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
Netflix is heading up north, and staying there: The streamer has renewed the Arctic comedy North of North, starring Anna Lambe, for a second season, TVLine has learned. North of North (a co-production with Canada's CBC) stars Lambe as Siaja, a young Inuk mother living in the fictional town of Ice Cove who 'wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous — and extremely public — exit from her marriage,' per the official synopsis. 'But it won't be easy in a small Arctic town where everybody knows your business.' It debuted on Netflix earlier this month with an eight-episode freshman season. More from TVLine Diarra From Detroit Renewed for Season 2 at BET+ Ransom Canyon Star Teases Potential Shake-Up for Lucas in Season 2 (And More Skinny-Dipping!) YOU Series Finale Ends With Chilling Message to Viewers; EPs Explain That Fourth Wall-Breaking Moment The supporting cast includes Maika Harper as Siaja's mom Neevee, Jay Ryan as her estranged dad Alistair, Kelly William as her ex-husband Ting, Braeden Clarke as new love interest Kuuk, Keira Belle Cooper as Siaja's daughter Bun and Mary Lynn Rajskub as town manager Helen. Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril co-created the series and serve as executive producers. 'When I got the call from Alethea, Stacey and [EP] Miranda [de Pencier] about North of North being renewed for a second season, my heart exploded in the best way possible!' Lambe said in a statement. 'I'm so excited and overwhelmed with joy, I can't wait to head back to Ice Cove!' Are you ready to bundle up for another season of ? Let us know what you thought of Season 1 in the comments. Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
RNZ News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Fast Favourites: North of North star Bailey Poaching
culture arts 12:15 pm today Kiwi actor and comedian Bailey Poaching is one of the stars in the new Netflix comedy series North of North. Set in the small village of Ice Cove in the Arctic Circle, it's a delightful show that centres around a young Inuk woman Siaja who's suddenly left her marriage, rather publicly to reinvent and find herself again. It's an ensemble cast with Poaching playing the local radio DJ and communications coordinator who has moved to the arctic in pursuit of love. It's a small village with most members of the vibrant community doing multiple jobs and helping in various ways. Bailey Poaching joins Culture 101 for Fast Favourites.
New York Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘North of North' Is a Warm Arctic Comedy
'North of North,' streaming on Netflix, is a bright Canadian comedy set in a fictional Inuk community in Nunavut, remote and TV-quirky. Gossip travels fast in a small town, and our heroine, Siaja (Anna Lambe, terrific), is giving everyone plenty to talk about. Now that her little girl (Keira Cooper) is in school, Siaja feels a bit lost. She's married to her high school sweetheart, Ting (Kelly William), who kind of sucks, and while she's glad her mom (Maika Harper) is sober now, their relationship is patchy, and she has never even met her father. While seal hunting with Ting, Siaja falls off the back of their boat into the icy waters, and she has a mystical and transformative experience. Back on shore, Ting berates her, but this time is not like the other times. This time she leaves. Siaja needs something for herself: a job, yes, but also a purpose. And hey — who are those handsome strangers who just got to town? 'North' operates in the ways lots of shows about women in their 20s who pursue self-actualization operate. Siaja's sexual and romantic high jinx are played for laughs and for growth, and the story finds its true heft in the excavation of her mother's pain. As Siaja resituates herself within her community, she discovers that she has plenty of natural talent that need only be cultivated and directed. She initially scrambles in her new gig as an assistant to the capricious head of the community center (Mary Lynn Rajskub, very fun). 'Just make sure you look busy when Helen comes in,' one co-worker warns. 'When does Helen come in?' Siaja asks. 'When you least expect it,' says another. The show's abundant warmth and its tenderness for its characters suggest a slightly hokier, cornier show. But the edge and depth of 'North' do emerge over its eight episodes, in both the casual cruelty within Siaja's marriage and in snappy humor. ('You're an ambassador?' 'A brand ambassador.') On the whole, this is a cozy sweetheart show with lots going for it. There is one aspect, though, that casts a grotesque shadow over everything. It occurs at the end of the pilot, so this is a spoiler, but only barely. One of those handsome strangers in town is Alistair (Jay Ryan), and when Siaja first meets him, she is drunk and spiraling, and he is hot and friendly, so they impulsively make out a little. But lo: Alistair is actually her father. Aaaaaaaahhhh! Save it for 'The White Lotus'! The show treats this as merely cringe, but it lands as inescapably disturbing.
Forbes
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Anna Lambe Talks About Netflix's ‘North Of North' And Life In The Arctic
Anna Lambe in 'North of North' on Netflix. The Netflix series North of North debuted at No. 9 on the English TV list with three million views following its April 10 premiere. It gained 2.7 million views in its second week, landing the Arctic dramedy at No. 10. Though it remains in the Top 10, the new show is off to a slow start. This heartwarming story of a young Inuk wife and mother who wants to live life on her terms deserves to be on the list, and the hope is that its 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and positive online buzz will help it climb the charts in the coming weeks. The eight-episode series from creators, executive producers, and writers Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril is an absolute must-watch. This uplifting story centers around Siaja (Anna Lambe) as she rebuilds her life in her tight-knit Arctic hometown of Ice Cove following a spontaneous and public split from her self-absorbed husband Ting (Kelly William). Siaja goes from a monotonous but safe life to crashing on her mother Neevee's (Maika Harper) couch with her feisty daughter Bun (Keira Belle Cooper). Anna Lambe is excited for the world to learn about the Inuit culture in 'North of North' on Netflix. ... More In a sit-down interview, Lambe explained the importance of telling Siaja's story and that of the Inuit culture. She told me she cried throughout the audition process because she wanted the part so badly, and when she was cast, there were plenty of happy tears. Lambe also wanted the chance to work with MacDonald and Arnaquq-Baril following their time together on the 2018 film Grizzlies. 'I knew that North of North would change how we are represented in film and television.' When she read the character description, Lambe immediately connected with Siaja. 'She's a young mother trying to figure herself out. She's well-intentioned and wants to do what's best for the community. I loved her ambition and how she cares about people and wants what's best for everyone. Oftentimes, she'd put the needs of others first at her own expense, but she realizes that she can't do that anymore. She resonated with me so deeply.' As the streamer's first-ever Canadian original series, North of North teaches viewers about the Inuit culture, which many might be unfamiliar with. It's the first series of its size to film in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in platforming authentic stories from the region on a global scale. For MacDonald and Arnaquq-Baril, it was important to capture the people of this region and to be authentic behind the scenes. Locals were hired in various departments, including set design, wardrobe, hair, and makeup, with a spotlight on the significance of tattoos in the Inuit culture. Ice Cove, however, is a fictional place. The show stitched together various locations in and around Iqaluit to create the town. The nearby community of Apex proved crucial to capturing a small-town feeling and showcased the unique Arctic landscape. When asked what Lambe wants the audience to glean from watching the series, she briefly paused before answering. 'We exist! We're up there. A lot of people have this idea of the north as being cold and desolate, and maybe people, once upon a time, lived up there, but don't anymore. So often, as I've traveled the world and worked on different things, people are so surprised that there are communities up there. I hope through this show that people see that not only are there communities up there, they're so warm and vibrant, and we're modern, and we're very much connected to the rest of the world. We love pop culture and understand what's happening in the world. It's just that this connection hasn't gone both ways for a long time, and it's exciting that the world will see us as we truly are through this story.' Anna Lambe talks about the importance of bright colors and beadwork in the Inuit culture. As stated above, it was all about authenticity, including Siaja's wardrobe. She wears a lot of statement pieces, including bold and colorful earrings. Lambe discussed the significance of large earrings and bright colors in the Inuit culture. 'It's dark for so much of the year, so we wear bright colors. We express ourselves through our fashion. Earrings are little bits of luxury that we carry along with us,' she explained, adding the importance of beadwork and how the skill is passed down from generation to generation. She then addressed the scenes in the show about hunting and why this is a reality in her world, due to the high expense of groceries and limited access to food and supplies. This is an important part of the culture that the show doesn't gloss over or shy away from. 'Hunting is an important part of our culture, and there's such a deep respect and love for animals. It's not just what they provide us, but what we give back to them; it's very cyclical. No life is above another,' explained Lambe. She was referring to subsistence hunting, which is harvesting wild animals for food, clothing, and other essential needs for people in remote regions who rely on animals for survival and cultural traditions. 'It was important to show this because there are a lot of misunderstandings about hunting. It's a central part of our community. We share meat and gather around food; it brings us together. When you hunt your first animal, you share all of it, and everything goes back into the community. When you hunt after that, you can keep some of it, but it's always important to give back.' Anna Lambe discusses the importance of bright colors in fashion in the Arctic. They're very respectful of the environment. 'We're big believers that nothing goes to waste after a hunt. When a walrus is hunted, carvings are made from the ivory tusks. People will use whatever is left from the carvings to make jewelry. If there's a caribou hunt, antlers are used to make jewelry and carvings. Leftover furs and skins are used for parkas and boots. It's all about finding a place for everything and not letting anything go to waste.' Some of the most heartfelt scenes are with Siaja and the elders in her Arctic town. I asked her to describe how seniors are regarded in her community. 'There is so much reverence and respect for elders. They guide the next generation. We look to them when we are unsure of what to do next. It was important to have them in the show. They're the knowledge keepers.' As fans root for a second season of North of North, they can look forward to seeing Lambe in two upcoming films: the comedy Dusk & Dawn and director David Ayer's action film, Heart of the Beast, starring alongside Brad Pitt and J.K. Simmons.
