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River

7.420151 season15TV SeriesCrimeDramaMystery

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…

ProducersJane Featherstone·Lucy Richer

Where to watch

ITVX Premium

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1

Episode 1

Oct 13, 2015 7.8

E2

Episode 2

Oct 20, 2015 7.8

E3

Episode 3

Oct 27, 2015 6.7

E4

Episode 4

Nov 3, 2015 7.8

E5

Episode 5

Nov 10, 2015 8.3

E6

Episode 6

Nov 17, 2015 8.6

Cast

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Nicola Walker

Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson

Adeel Akhtar

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Owen Teale

Marcus McDonald

Georgina Rich

Eddie Marsan

Turlough Convery

Turlough Convery

Frankie Stevenson

Sorcha Cusack

Bridie Stevenson

Steve Nicolson

Jimmy Stevenson

Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney

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River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams River?

River is streaming on ITVX Premium in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is River on Netflix?

No, River is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on ITVX Premium.

Is River on Amazon Prime Video?

No, River isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on ITVX Premium instead.

Where can I watch River for free?

River is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in River?

River has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of River out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of River are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of River?

No — River ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.