Drama

River

River is as tender and witty as it is unsettling and brutal. Adrift in a London full of other exiled souls, River’s own isolation helps him connect with the troubled victims who crash into his world, and to see the truth in ways his colleagues are drawn to admire and question.

Episode #1

57m 59s

John River is a police officer haunted by the murder victims whose secrets he must uncover. Struggling to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, River chases a suspect, with tragic consequences. Under intense scrutiny, River must battle to keep his condition in check.

Episodes

  • Episode #1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode #1

    S1 E1 - 57m 59s

    John River is a police officer haunted by the murder victims whose secrets he must uncover. Struggling to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, River chases a suspect, with tragic consequences. Under intense scrutiny, River must battle to keep his condition in check.

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    Episode #2

    S1 E2 - 55m 23s

    Still wracked with grief at the death of his colleague, River's mental fragility is further strained as he begins to suspect that the man he chased to his death was innocent.

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    Episode #3

    S1 E3 - 58m 53s

    The discovery that Stevie was keeping secrets forces River to reassess how well he knew his colleague and friend. Unlocking her voicemails throws suspicion on somebody close to Stevie; somebody with real motive and a history of violence.

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    Episode #4

    S1 E4 - 58m 16s

    The investigation into Stevie's murder changes direction when CCTV footage shows her to be closely involved with an illegal immigrant who owned the car that was used in her murder. The police launch a manhunt to track him down.

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    Episode #5

    S1 E5 - 58m 25s

    When River and Ira uncover what Stevie was investigating before her murder, it leads to the discovery of a new suspect. But breakthroughs in the case have devastating implications for another member of the team.

  • Episode #6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode #6

    S1 E6 - 59m 6s

    As the fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River, the awful truth places more pressure than ever on his worsening state of mind. Can he carry on when so much is left unsaid?

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