River (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2015, River is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s 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 murdered teenager, who blames him for failing to keep his promise.
Who’s in it. River stars Stellan Skarsgård as John River, Nicola Walker as Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson, Franz Drameh as Bruno Marconi and Adeel Akhtar as Ira King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, River has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River page.
If you liked it. Fans of River tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River (2015)?
- In US, River is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is River worth watching?
- River holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in River?
- River stars Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker, Franz Drameh, Adeel Akhtar and Lesley Manville.
- When was River released?
- River was released in 2015.