River

River

River

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River

2015- 2015

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.4(204 votes)

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Crime

Drama

Mystery

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.

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Stellan Skarsgård

John River

Stellan Skarsgård

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Nicola Walker

Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson

Nicola Walker

Acting

Adeel Akhtar

Ira King

Adeel Akhtar

Acting

Lesley Manville

Chrissie Read

Lesley Manville

Acting

Owen Teale

Marcus McDonald

Owen Teale

Acting

Georgina Rich

Rosa Fallows

Georgina Rich

Acting

Eddie Marsan

Thomas Cream

Eddie Marsan

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Turlough Convery

Frankie Stevenson

Turlough Convery

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Sorcha Cusack

Bridie Stevenson

Sorcha Cusack

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Steve Nicolson

Jimmy Stevenson

Steve Nicolson

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Michael Maloney

Tom Read

Michael Maloney

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