The River (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2018, The River is a drama and soap series.
What it’s about. A diamond discovery in the river running between the poor township of Refilwe and the affluent neighbourhood of Silver Lakes quickly turns from a blessing to a curse.
Who’s in it. The River stars Presley Chweneyagae as Thuso "Cobra" Mokoena, Hlomla Dandala as Commissioner Zweli Dikana and Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The River has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The River page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The River worth watching?
- The River holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and soap. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The River?
- The River stars Presley Chweneyagae, Hlomla Dandala and Sindi Dlathu.
- When was The River released?
- The River was released in 2018.