River
2015
Netflix, BBC One
1 Season
6 Episodes
8.2
(70 votes)

Netflix Won’t Pick Up River for Series 2

Current Show Status
River series 2 — Canceled
Latest Episode Aired Tue 11/17/2015 Episode 6 Season 1: Episode 6
Next Episode Series ended 6 episodes total
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River is a new British television drama series consisting of six parts. Created and written by Abi Morgan and produced by Kudos, it premiered on BBC One on October 13, 2015 and then on November 18, 2015 on Netflix for the international audience.

This television series goes far beyond a police procedural, it is an engaging, intense and creepy psychological drama with a tormented DI John River brilliantly rendered by the star of the series, Stellan Skarsgård. “Manifests”, or what is usually referred to as ghosts (quite a variety - from a recently murdered fellow detective to a Victorian-era serial killer who habitually quotes Plato), haunt the detective, as he descends deeper and deeper into psychological distress. The investigation is the not the essence of River's plot (although it's certainly there, dense and intriguing), but Skarsgård's powerhouse performance overshadows the criminal collisions. It's a series about personal demons, grief and tragedy.

River received very high critical acclaim, attracting 3,88 million viewers on its premiere night, edging out all of its competitors, and mesmerized the audience throughout the six episodes. Will BBC One renew River for another series of compelling action on all levels – psychological and real-life? The critics and the viewers aren't always in agreement, but this might be the case when both would vouch for a continuation. If we consider the “manifests” to be symbolic of River's psychological problems, rather than the follow the straightforward supernatural interpretation, there's no wonder that the troubled detective's story touched the hearts of so many.


Episodes

Season 1
#NameAir Dates
1Episode 1 Oct 13, 2015
2Episode 2 Oct 20, 2015
3Episode 3 Oct 27, 2015
4Episode 4 Nov 3, 2015
5Episode 5 Nov 10, 2015
6Episode 6 Nov 17, 2015

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0 0 Donna Price  May 25, 2023
I loved this magnificent series. Nicola Walker my favourite actress and Kellen Skarsgard. Riveted to each episode. The ending......cried so much. Wish I could buy it so I could rewatch and keep forever.
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0 4 Lois  February 17, 2023
Yes, please! A prequel, so we can watch River and Stevie working together. Great writing, acting—just a wonderful production. I will miss it.
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0 6 Cynthia  January 30, 2023
I'm in the US so just watched River. I can't believe it wasn't renewed. One of the BEST SHOWS I've ever seen!
There's so much garbage on TV that canceling a winner is mind boggling.
Nothing made in and shown on US TV can compare with this. The writing is brilliant, the actors extraordinary and I cried at end of episode 6. You've missed out on continuing a superior series. Shame on you.
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0 5 john Ollerton  November 12, 2022
Please make another series of River, it is sublime, truly wonderful.
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1 6 Mary Mc  March 5, 2022
River riveted us on all levels...acting, story development, characters, compassion, empathy, script. We watched the 6 sessions in 2 sittings at our home, in company with our friend who was at her home and I think we held our collective for each 3 hour time.....I know I did, not wanting to miss anything.
We 3 definitely vote for more seasons!!!
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1 6 Cc  December 19, 2021
Love love BBC River..best actors.lv nicola Walker would love to see a second season..
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1 9 AndyH  May 27, 2021
Really enjoyed River. I’ve always enjoyed Stellan Skarsgård as an actor and he does a great job as River. I thought it showed creativity and a flair as well as engaged on more than a level of a typical mystery. It reminded me of masterpiece theater of the 60s. The acting was superb, character development intense and the story line kept me wondering and in suspense till the end. I am surprised it was cancelled on one level but considering American audiences I’m not surprised but disappointed.
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11 1 TheBride crown  October 25, 2020
Not surprised it was canceled.
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0 12 akchick  October 19, 2018
***MINOR SPOILER***

"There should be more than one word for love........" ❤

And there should be more than one series of River!!!

Although I must admit, I am somewhat afraid a second series would destroy the beautifully wrapped perfection of the first, but yes I do want MORE.
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0 10 Maggie akchick  April 15, 2021
I'd love to see River and Stevie investigating crimes and their wonderful chemistry prior to her death. I know it would not be the same as the River series 1, but Nicola Walker and Stellan Skarsgård are magnificent actors and would love to see more of them ❤
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0 19 Genevieve  September 10, 2018
Please renew River. It's a great show! If rated so highly why won't Netflix renew???
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0 14 marianne lasalle  August 24, 2018
Figures I found a show I really enjoyed and it's not going to be renewed I love BBC shows This was an original concept I am so bummed that there isn't any more seasons to come :(
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0 18 Seth  March 15, 2018
Amazing show. I quote from it constantly. Please bring it back....one of the best Netflix shows of all time.
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0 10 Lani  February 27, 2018
❤ Please please please! Make a second season of River!!! Pretty please with sugar and cherries on top.
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0 10 Lesley adams  January 3, 2018
Best thing I’ve seen since breaking bad ! Please mAke another series
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0 18 georgiaP  August 14, 2017
River Is the best Series on Netflix EVER Please bring it back
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1 19 sigi  June 21, 2017
One of the best Storys I've ever seen.Great cinema, great charakters all of them, River, Stevie, her mom, brother and Frankie, the new partner of River also was very great, Rivers Chief and the judge and last but not least the ghosts! Oh, don' t let me forget the sad psychological woman. The last dance and the songs of the souls. Sometimes it is so hard to say I love you. They touched my heart. Thanks.
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0 12 Kasper Banditten Lar  December 20, 2016
Outstanding - What a Rush. I would likd to ser more..
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0 13 Mandy  June 15, 2016
:Best show!!! Loved everything about it Especially Stellan!!!
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