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River

7.420151 seasonTV-MATV 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

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Availability shown for United States · 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
John River
Nicola Walker
Nicola Walker
Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
Adeel Akhtar
Adeel Akhtar
Ira King
Lesley Manville
Lesley Manville
Chrissie Read
Owen Teale
Owen Teale
Marcus McDonald
Georgina Rich
Georgina Rich
Rosa Fallows
Eddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
Thomas Cream
Turlough Convery
Turlough Convery
Frankie Stevenson
Sorcha Cusack
Sorcha Cusack
Bridie Stevenson
Steve Nicolson
Steve Nicolson
Jimmy Stevenson
Michael Maloney
Michael Maloney
Tom Read

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River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams River?

River is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is River on Netflix?

No, River is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium.

Is River on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — River is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch River for free?

River is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Pluto TV in United States.

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.