River

Where to watch River in United Kingdom

River is streaming on ITVX Premium in United Kingdom. Availability checked 8 July 2026.

About River

River is a 2015 web series in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, created by Abi Morgan, starring Stellan Skarsgård, Nicola Walker and Adeel Akhtar. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 218 viewers. Below you can see where to watch River in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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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.

Seasons (1)

• Season 16 episodes · 2015

Top cast

Stellan Skarsgård

John River

Nicola Walker

Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson

Adeel Akhtar

Ira King

Lesley Manville

Chrissie Read

Owen Teale

Marcus McDonald

Georgina Rich

Rosa Fallows

Eddie Marsan

Thomas Cream

Turlough Convery

Frankie Stevenson

Sorcha Cusack

Bridie Stevenson

Steve Nicolson

Jimmy Stevenson

Michael Maloney

Tom Read

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