River(2015)
River 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.
River (2015) is a crime, drama and mystery series that premiered on October 13, 2015, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker, Adeel Akhtar and Lesley Manville. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 226 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2015-10-13
- Last aired:
- 2015-11-17
- Producers:
- Lucy Richer, Abi Morgan, Jane Featherstone
River (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for River before you start streaming.
River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stellan Skarsgård
as John River
Nicola Walker
as Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
Adeel Akhtar
as Ira King
Lesley Manville
as Chrissie Read
Owen Teale
as Marcus McDonald
Georgina Rich
as Rosa Fallows
Eddie Marsan
as Thomas Cream
Turlough Convery
as Frankie Stevenson
Sorcha Cusack
as Bridie Stevenson
Steve Nicolson
as Jimmy Stevenson
Michael Maloney
as Tom Read
Key crew
Executive produced by Lucy Richer, Abi Morgan and Jane Featherstone.
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River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 226 ratings.
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River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream River?
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River (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of River are there?
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River has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 13, 2015.
Is River still running?
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No. River is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 17, 2015.
Who is in the cast of River?
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River (2015) stars Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker, Adeel Akhtar, Lesley Manville and Owen Teale. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is River any good?
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River (2015) is rated 7.4 out of 10 from 226 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime, drama and mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the River trailer?
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The official River trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.