North & South (2004)
Kernel Score: 91% · 194 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2004-11-14
Seasons: 1 · 4 episodes
Where to watch North & South
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: BYUtv, The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi, Amazon MX Player
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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...
North & South parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that North & South is a clean costume romance drama about class conflict in Victorian industrial England.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Richard Armitage as John Thornton
- Daniela Denby-Ashe as Margaret Hale
- Sinéad Cusack as Hannah Thornton
- Jo Joyner as Fanny Thornton
- Tim Pigott-Smith as Richard Hale
- Pauline Quirke as Dixon
- Kay Lyon as Mary Higgins
- Brendan Coyle as Nicholas Higgins
- Lesley Manville as Mrs. Maria Hale
North & South FAQ
Is North & South good?
North & South has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 194 audience ratings.
Where can I watch North & South?
In the US you can stream North & South on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on BYUtv, The Roku Channel, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi and Amazon MX Player and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is North & South OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that North & South is a clean costume romance drama about class conflict in Victorian industrial England.
What shows are like North & South?
If you liked North & South, try Poldark, Sanditon, Downton Abbey and Jane Eyre.