Taylor Thorne is only 14-years-old, but she's already making a name for herself as an actress.

The Kitchener teenager's latest project is Northern Rescue, a new CBC and Netflix family drama that premiers Friday.

The show stars Billy Baldwin as John West, a father looking for a fresh start after the death of his wife.

John uproots his three children and moves them from a big city to his small hometown, where he takes command of the local search and rescue team. The series follows the family as they come to terms with their loss and try to rebuild their lives.

Thorne plays 12-year-old Taylor West, the youngest of the three children.

"She is caring, witty, super smart," Thorne told CBC's The Morning Edition host Craig Norris.

"Even though she's the youngest sibling, she kind of plays the older sibling. She looks out for everyone and makes sure they are all doing okay."

The series was shot in Parry Sound, Ont., over four months in the summer. Thorne said it was amazing to work with veteran actors like Kathleen Robertson, who portrays the siblings' Aunt Charlotte, and Billy Baldwin.

On her first day on set, Thorne said she was nervous to shoot an emotional scene with Baldwin, but he gave her advice and helped calm her down.

"I watched that scene, and it's just so beautiful, and I'm so excited for everyone to see it," said Thorne.

John West (Billy Baldwin) tries to comfort his daughter Taylor (Taylor Thorne) in the first episode of Northern Rescue. (Ken Woroner)

Her family, friends and teachers have also been extremely supportive, she said, especially when it comes to balancing work and school.

Thorne said she takes online classes to make sure she doesn't miss too much when she's not in class.

"It is a little bit hard because sometimes you get pulled away. Especially in high school, you've got to make sure you catch up on your work or you get behind," she said.

Thorne said she is excited to share her work with the world and thinks the show will resonate with so many people, because it deals with the real-life struggles families experience.

Northern Rescue premiers on Friday, March 1 on CBC Gem in Canada and on Netflix everywhere else.