River
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Tue, Oct 13, 2015
Abi MorganLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
The fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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River trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-30
Cast & Creators
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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
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abi Morgan
Harry Escott
Hubert Taczanowski
Jane Featherstone, Lucy Richer, Chris Carey, Abi Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Cross
Production Design
Harry Escott
Original Music Composer
Hubert Taczanowski
Director of Photography
Emma Fryer
Costume Design
Hayden Jones
Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Carey
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About River
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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 murdered teenager, who blames him for failing to keep his promise.
How many seasons does River have?
River comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in River?
Key cast members in River include Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker, Adeel Akhtar, Lesley Manville, Owen Teale.
Who created or directed River?
River was developed and directed by Abi Morgan.