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TV series

River

2015 · TV-14 · 1 season · 6 episodes

Created by Abi Morgan

7.4

TMDB audience score
230 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Respected police officer John River, a gifted cop with a troubled mind, struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, and chases a suspect across London - with tragic consequences. Now at odds with the authorities, River ends up in a precarious position as he seeks to bring closure to the mother of murdered teenager, who blames him for failing to keep his promise.

About 6h to watch every episode. An estimate: 6 episodes at the latest episode runtime of 60 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Peacock Premium
  • Britbox Apple TV channel
  • BritBox
  • BritBox Amazon Channel
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
  • Peacock Premium Plus

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • Pluto TV
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Tubi TV
  • Amazon MX Player

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Trailer

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Main cast

  • Stellan Skarsgård
    John River
    6 episodes

  • Nicola Walker
    Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
    6 episodes

  • Adeel Akhtar
    Ira King
    6 episodes

  • Lesley Manville
    Chrissie Read
    6 episodes

  • Owen Teale
    Marcus McDonald
    6 episodes

  • Georgina Rich
    Rosa Fallows
    6 episodes

  • Eddie Marsan
    Thomas Cream
    6 episodes

  • Turlough Convery
    Frankie Stevenson
    6 episodes

  • Sorcha Cusack
    Bridie Stevenson
    6 episodes

  • Steve Nicolson
    Jimmy Stevenson
    6 episodes

  • Michael Maloney
    Tom Read
    6 episodes

  • Steve Munroe
    Moustache Mike (uncredited)
    6 episodes

  • Roy Martin Thorn
    Police Officer (uncredited)
    6 episodes

  • Jim Norton
    Michael Bennigan
    4 episodes

  • Josef Altin
    Christopher Riley
    3 episodes

  • Peter Bankolé
    Haider Jamal Abdi
    3 episodes

  • Franz Drameh
    Bruno Marconi
    2 episodes

  • Pippa Bennett-Warner
    Tia Edwards
    2 episodes

Seasons