---
title: "The Great North"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-north-2021"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 93221
imdb_id: "tt9140632"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 97
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 86
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# The Great North (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-north-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Great North is an American animated sitcom that premiered on January 3, 2021, and aired on Fox over five seasons until September 14, 2025. The series was created by Wendy Molyneux, Lizzie Molyneux, and Minty Lewis and features the voices of Nick Offerman, Jenny Slate, Will Forte, Dulcé Sloan, Paul Rust, and Aparna Nancherla. The show follows the Alaskan adventures of the Tobin family, focusing on a single dad and his efforts to keep his family close. The series explores the family's experiences, including the artistic dreams of the single dad's only daughter, which lead her away from the family fishing boat and into the local mall. The Great North is a notable animated series that aired on Fox for several years, concluding its run in 2025.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A single father navigates life in Alaska while raising his eccentric children on a fishing boat."

### Why Watch
- focuses on family dynamics
- features a unique Alaskan setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- may not appeal to those who dislike animated sitcoms
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a family-oriented animated comedy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedic, heartwarming, quirky

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (11 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 97
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 11 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 86 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, Wendy Molyneux, Minty Lewis
- **Networks / Studios**: FOX

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nick Offerman** as *Beef Tobin (voice)*
- **Jenny Slate** as *Judy Tobin (voice)*
- **Will Forte** as *Wolf Tobin (voice)*
- **Aparna Nancherla** as *Moon Tobin (voice)*
- **Paul Rust** as *Ham Tobin (voice)*
- **Dulcé Sloan** as *Honeybee Shaw (voice)*
- **Megan Mullally** as *Alyson Lefebvrere (voice)*
- **David Herman** as *Santiago Carpaccio (voice)*
- **Brooke Dillman** as *Zoya (voice)*
- **Alanis Morissette** as *Alanis Morissette (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show about?
The show follows the adventures of the Tobin family living in Alaska.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story centers on a single father and his children.

### Q: Where does the family live?
The family lives and works in Alaska.

### Q: What is the daughter's interest?
The daughter has artistic dreams that lead her to the local mall.

### Q: What is the father's profession?
The father works on a family fishing boat.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Definition of GREAT - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great)
- [The Great North - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_North)
- [GREAT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/great)
- [The Great North (TV Series 2021-2025) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9140632/)
- [GREAT Synonyms & Antonyms - 278 words | Thesaurus.com](https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/great)
- [The Great North (2021-2025) - Where to Watch | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-great-north/qHUr41Xc9Ohxhp1vEWhUP4/where-to-watch/)

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