North and South: Book II
The narrative follows the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania. The two men originally became best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. As the overarching conflict unfolds, Orry Main, George Hazard, and their respective families find themselves on opposite sides of the American Civil War, testing their bonds and commitments thro
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Orry Main is from South Carolina and George Hazard is from Pennsylvania.
- The two men became best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point.
- Their families and the two friends themselves end up on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
- The story centers on the enduring nature of their friendship amidst the backdrop of conflict.
Season overview
The narrative follows the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania. The two men originally became best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point. As the overarching conflict unfolds, Orry Main, George Hazard, and their respective families find themselves on opposite sides of the American Civil War, testing their bonds and commitments through the turbulent events of the era.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
June 1861 - July 21, 1861
May 4, 1986 · 94 min
Orry and Charles, now officers in the Confederate Army, leave the Main family plantation for the war in Virginia. Orry, despite having been against secession, accepts a commission
July 1861 - Summer 1862
May 5, 1986 · 95 min
The ebb and flow of war has begun with victories and defeats on both sides. Brett and Semiramis make it safely back to Mont Royal, after a dangerous encounter with Northern troops.
September 17, 1862 - Spring 1864
May 6, 1986 · 94 min
By September 1862, the South appears to be on the verge of victory. President Lincoln wants to emancipate all slaves but recognizes he needs a victory on the battlefield before he
May 1864 - Late Autumn 1864
May 7, 1986 · 94 min
Ulysses S. Grant is made commander of the Northern Armies, having an immediate effect but at very high costs in casualties. George Hazard, now himself a brigadier general, receives
December 1864 - February 1865
May 8, 1986 · 95 min
Charles and Orry set out to rescue George Hazard, who is being held at Libby Prison in Richmond. They make sure he gets back to Union lines and he makes it home for Christmas. As h
March 1865 - April 1865
May 11, 1986 · 95 min
The fighting ends with a Northern victory. Orry and George fight against each other (although not directly) in the last major battle at Petersburg; Orry is knocked out and captured