Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
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Cast & Crew
Stellan Skarsgård
John River
Nicola Walker
Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
Adeel Akhtar
Ira King
Lesley Manville
Chrissie Read
Owen Teale
Marcus McDonald
Georgina Rich
Rosa Fallows
Eddie Marsan
Thomas Cream
Turlough Convery
Frankie Stevenson
Sorcha Cusack
Bridie Stevenson
Steve Nicolson
Jimmy Stevenson
Michael Maloney
Tom Read
Steve Munroe
Moustache Mike (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
River has 1 season with 6 episodes.
River premiered on October 13, 2015.
No, River has ended. The final episode aired on November 17, 2015.
River originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
River was created by Abi Morgan.
River has a rating of 7.4/10 based on user reviews.
River is classified as Crime, Drama, Mystery.