The Great North

About The Great North

Produced by 20th Television, 'The Great North' is an animated sitcom that started airing in 2021. The story is set in Alaska's isolated environment and follows the adventures of the Tobin family. The main narrative revolves around the character named Judy Tobin, who fights for attention in a family with four boys while dreaming of preserving northern lights. The family patriarch, Beef Tobin, navigates life post-divorce, trying to keep the family together.

Making / Production

The animated series is created by Wendy Molyneux, Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, and Minty Lewis. The Molyneux sisters serve as showrunners, whereas Loren Bouchard, the creator of 'Bob's Burgers' is an executive producer. The show debuted on Fox in January 2021 and has garnered steady viewership since then.

Actors

• Nick Offerman plays Beef Tobin, the single dad to four kids. Offerman brilliantly portrays Beef as a rugged, tough but loving father.
• Jenny Slate portrays the character of Judy Tobin. Slate gives Judy a mischievous and rebellious personality that hopes to break free from the isolated Alaskan environment.
• Will Forte is the voice behind the character of Wolf Tobin. Wolf is Beef's eldest son, and Forte skillfully captures his nervous yet caring personality.
• Dulcé Sloan gives voice to Honeybee, Wolf's fiancé who moves from California to Alaska. Sloan captures Honeybee's sweetness combined with an uncanny sense of humor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is set in a fictional town called Lone Moose in Alaska, emphasizing the isolated lifestyle of Tobin family.
• Despite its remote setting, the show infuses quirky humor and family warmth effectively, making it accessible to viewers.

Awards

As of now, the series has not received any awards; however, it has garnered a lot of appreciation and positive reviews from critics.

Quotes

• "I've never been more comfortable. It's like I'm being lightly hugged by a toilet." - Wolf
• "You be careful, Judy. Only you can prevent forest raves." - Beef

Music, Soundtrack

While there is no independent soundtrack for the series currently available, the series has used a variety of songs to underline the comedy and emotional parts of different episodes.