Why it may be worth watching
- River combines Crime and Drama storytelling.
- The principal cast includes Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker, Adeel Akhtar.
- Viewers currently rate it 7.4/10 from 230 votes.
TV series
River
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.
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Cast
Stellan SkarsgårdJohn River
Nicola WalkerJackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
Adeel AkhtarIra King
Lesley ManvilleChrissie Read
Owen TealeMarcus McDonald
Georgina RichRosa Fallows
Eddie MarsanThomas Cream
Turlough ConveryFrankie Stevenson
Sorcha CusackBridie Stevenson
Steve NicolsonJimmy Stevenson
Michael MaloneyTom Read
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for Crime, Drama, Mystery. The available catalogue spans 1 season.
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Themes and topics
hallucinationpoliceminiseriespolice detectivemurder investigationpolice procedural
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