North of North “Walrus Dick Baseball” (CBC Gem, Tuesday, January 28, 2025)

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So, “North of North” is taking a swing at a time jump. Six weeks, to be exact. In the upcoming fifth episode, aptly titled “Walrus Dick Baseball,” we’re catapulting into Arctic spring, which, apparently, involves a baseball showdown of epic, not-so-friendly proportions.

The residents of North of North are gearing up to face their rivals from Ice Cove. One can only imagine the type of shenanigans a game called “Walrus Dick Baseball” might entail, but given this show’s penchant for the quirky, it’s safe to assume it won’t be your standard seventh-inning stretch.

Of course, life in North of North isn’t all fun and games (and oddly named sporting events). The last we saw Siaja, she’d made a rather public and dramatic romantic decision. This time jump will likely give us a look at the fallout, because let’s face it, small-town drama tends to linger like the smell of fish on a hot summer day (even in the Arctic).

This fifth installment continues the adventures of Siaja, a young Inuk mother trying to figure things out in a town that seems to specialize in the unexpected.

“North of North” airs Tuesdays on CBC Gem. Don’t miss “Walrus Dick Baseball” on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.