


River at a glance
River is a 2015 crime and drama series. It has 1 season and 6 episodes listed on TMDB, and its status is “Ended”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on ITVX Premium.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Format
- TV series
- First aired
- 2015-10-13
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 230 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Series overviewRespected 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.
Cast
11 names
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 ReadSeasons and episodes
6 episodesQuestions about River
Quick answersWhere can I watch River in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, River is listed on ITVX Premium. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is River suitable for children?
River is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is River on PelisPlus UK?
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What is River about?
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…
How many seasons of River are there?
River has 1 season and 6 episodes listed on TMDB. Use the season tabs to see every episode.
Can I watch the River trailer?
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