Series synopsis
Far North is a drama comedy television series that premiered on Three on August 14, 2023. It was created by David White. It stars Robyn Malcolm, Temuera Morrison, Villa Junior Lemanu and Maaka Pohatu.
The (mostly) true story of how the most comically inept gang to ever join forces got half a billion dollars' worth of meth to New Zealand shores - and nearly to market. And they would have got away with it too, if it wasn't for a pesky 70-year-old Māori diesel mechanic and his aqua-aerobics instructing wife!
Premise
The (mostly) true story of how the most comically inept gang to ever join forces got half a billion dollars' worth of meth to New Zealand shores - and nearly to market. And they would have got away with it too, if it wasn't for a pesky 70-year-old Māori diesel mechanic and his aqua-aerobics instructing wife!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robyn Malcolm as Heather
- Temuera Morrison as Ed
- Villa Junior Lemanu as Louie
- Maaka Pohatu as Stevie
- John Paul Foliaki as Mack
- Albert Mateni as Gravel
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 14, 2023 | September 4, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Kiwi couple Ed and Heather have no idea their lives are about to change when strangers arrive in the Far North. A Tongan-Australian gang land in Aotearoa for a once in a lifetime drug deal. |
August 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The stranded crew ration their remaining food and water carefully while waiting to be rescued. Drug boss Cai arrives in New Zealand and the gang reach out to Ed for help. |
August 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The gang's attempt to launch a rescue mission ends in disaster, the stranded crew face more dangerous days ahead without any drinking water and Ed and Heather make a shocking discovery. |
August 14, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 14, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 4, 2023 |
| Runtime | 48 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |