What to Watch : North of North on Netflix
Synopsis: The Netflix sitcom ‘North of North’ centers around a small town in the Canadian Arctic, where a young Inuk woman decides to take back the reigns of her life—a task made only a little complicated in her tight-knit, gossip-loving community. After wasting away too many of her years known only as Ting’s wife or Bun’s mother, Siaja decides to undertake drastic life changes by embarking on a self-discovery journey. However, for her, this ends up looking like an embarrassing public debacle, followed by attempts to convince Southerner Helen to hire her at the local community center. To make matters worse, a familiar face from her mother, Neevee’s life, makes his way back into town, bringing even more family complications for Siaja. Thus, the protagonist finds herself strapped in for a wild ride, all within her hometown of Ice Cove, Nunavut.
Take: Adored this. Siaja is funny and determined to make her own way. She has a complicated relationship with her mother and her ex-husband, an uncomplicated relationship with her seven year old daughter, Bun, she has several supportive friendships, and a budding, gentle friendship with a newcomer to town, with hints of a romance storyline in the future.
I truly hope Netflix renews this series for a second Season!
Watch if you like: Never Have I Ever, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Insecure, all excellent shows with lovable, quirky women trying to break out of their norms and make their own way.
Related: Siaja and her friends are delightfully fashionable for a small Canadian town. Here’s an outfit I think Siaja would love:
