North Square (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2000, North Square is a drama series.
What it’s about. North Square is an award-winning British television drama series written by Peter Moffat and broadcast by Channel 4 at the end of 2000. Starring an ensemble cast, including Phil Davis, Rupert Penry-Jones, Helen McCrory and Kevin McKidd, the programme is set around the practice of a Leeds Legal Chambers. The series was filmed in and around the real life Park Square, Leeds. This is the area near the city where the majority of legal firms are concentrated. Despite gaining considerable critical acclaim the show failed to garner a substantial audience resulting in only the one series of ten episodes being produced. In Australia the series was broadcast in 2001 on ABC and repeated in 2004 after popular and critical acclaim. The full series was released on DVD for the first time by Acorn Media UK on 5 March 2012.
Who’s in it. North Square stars Kevin McKidd as Billy Guthrie, Victoria Smurfit, Phil Davis and James Murray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, North Square sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch North Square page.
If you liked it. Fans of North Square tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch North Square (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for North Square change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is North Square worth watching?
- North Square holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in North Square?
- North Square stars Kevin McKidd, Victoria Smurfit, Phil Davis, James Murray and Sasha Behar.
- When was North Square released?
- North Square was released in 2000.