'Far North' : Air date, full cast, plot and how to stream AMC+'s comedy series
Series: Far North
Platform: AMC+
Date of release: February 15, 2024
Country of origin: New Zealand
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Director: Mingjian Cui and David White
Full cast list: Temuera Morrison, Robyn Malcolm, Fay Tofilau, Mosa Alipate Latailakepa, Villa Junior Lemanu, and others.
The first season of 'Far North,' which is directed by Mingjian Cui and David White, will premiere on AMC+ for streaming on Thursday, February 15.
The series, blending dark comedy with crime elements, stars Robyn Malcolm and Temuera Morrison in the lead roles.
What is the plot of 'Far North' Season 1?
The storyline centers around an ordinary couple, Ed (Temuera Morrison) and Heather (Robyn Malcolm), whose lives take an unexpected and dramatic turn when they become inadvertently embroiled in a drug cartel mishap.
The series will follow their desperate quest to outwit the gangsters to survive.
Who stars in 'Far North' Season 1?
Robyn Malcolm
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Robyn Malcolm, who portrays Heather in the show, is a renowned New Zealand actor with a background in theatre, television, and film.
Malcolm made her debut in the early 1990s and gained widespread recognition for her role in 'Outrageous Fortune.'
Some of her notable works include 'Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You,' 'Burning Man,' 'The Lovely Bones,' and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.'
Temuera Morrison
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Renowned New Zealand actor, Temuera Morrison, takes on the role of 'Ed' in the series.
Morrison, who made his acting debut in 'Rangi's Catch' in 1972, is well known for his roles in 'Shortland Street' and 'Attack of the Clones.'
Some of his notable credits include the roles in 'The Mandalorian,' 'The Book of Boba Fett,' 'Aquaman,' 'The Flash,' and 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.'
Maaka Pohatu
Maaka Pohatu, portraying 'Stevie' in the series, is not only a talented actor but also a skilled musician. Pohatu, who rose to fame with his role in the parody documentary 'Wellington Paranormal,' has also hosted the show 'My Party Song.
The actor and singer, making his screen debut in 2012 with the film 'Two Little Boys,' was featured as an in-house band during the 'Happy Hour.
Some noteworthy projects he has contributed to include 'Poi E,' 'Cowboy Bebop,' 'Our Flag Means Death,' and 'The Umbrella Man.'
How do I stream 'Far North' Season 1?
The inaugural season of 'Far North' will be available for streaming on AMC+, the streaming service exclusive to AMC Network.
For an ad-free viewing experience, a monthly membership is required, priced at $8.99 per month. Additionally, an annual plan is available at $6.99 per month, which is $83.88 for the entire year.
If you prefer watching the series with ads, subscription plans begin at $4.99 per month.
'Far North' trailer
