‘North of North’ Review: Netflix Comedy Is a Warm and Likable Journey Into Canada’s Icy North

Cold is never far from mind in Netflix’s North of North, set in a remote village deep in the Arctic region of Canada. Snow blankets the ground in every single episode, as icy grey waters lap the shore. Even in summer, the characters remain bundled up in woolen hats and puffy coats.

And yet “warm” was one of the words that came most readily to mind as I made my way through the eight-episode first season, along with “likable.” Ice Cove, Nunavut, might be nestled in a literal tundra. But the comedy’s affection for its characters, and the community they call home, make it feel as cozy as a hot bath after a long day.