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The Secret of the River

8.120241 seasonMTV SeriesDrama

When a young boy arrives in a small Mexican village, a profound friendship blossoms with a local kid — and a dark secret seals their bond forever.

DirectorsErnesto Contreras·Alba Gil
WriterEstéfani Enríquez Soto
ProducersJuan Uruchurtu·Diego Rabasa

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Secret
Oct 9, 2024 7.2
E2
Don't Tell Anybody
Oct 9, 2024
E3
There is such a thing as good lies
Oct 9, 2024 10.0
E4
Together Forever
Oct 9, 2024 4.0
E5
Sicarú
Oct 9, 2024
E6
The Crossroad
Oct 9, 2024
E7
Back Together
Oct 9, 2024
E8
One Thousand Loves
Oct 9, 2024

Cast · Directed by Ernesto Contreras

DCDiego Calva
Diego Calva
Erik
TGTrinidad González
Trinidad González
Sicarú (Manuel as a woman)
MGMauro Guzman
Mauro Guzman
Erik (as a boy)
FSFrida Sofía Cruz Salinas
Frida Sofía Cruz Salinas
Manuel
YEYoshira Escárrega
Yoshira Escárrega
Paulina
MHMercedes Hernández
Mercedes Hernández
Rafaela
OMOctavio Mendoza
Octavio Mendoza
Solange
JJJorge A. Jimenez
Jorge A. Jimenez
Jacinto
ILIazua Larios
Iazua Larios
Luisa
TETete Espinoza
Tete Espinoza
Ana
NCNova Coronel
Nova Coronel
Ámbar
JB
Jorge Briseño
Braulio (as a boy)

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The Secret of the River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Secret of the River?

The Secret of the River is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia.

Is The Secret of the River on Netflix?

Yes — The Secret of the River is available on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Secret of the River on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Secret of the River isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Secret of the River for free?

The Secret of the River is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Secret of the River?

The Secret of the River has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of The Secret of the River out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of The Secret of the River are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Secret of the River?

No — The Secret of the River ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.