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North and South
…And now it begins
1985·3 Seasons·15 Episodes·★ 7.5
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 3 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Book I
6 episodes
1985
Book II
6 episodes
1986
Book III
3 episodes
1994
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