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Season 1 – Long Bright River

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Mickey Fitzpatrick is a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in her district, she realizes that her personal history might be related to the case. With an empathetic vision of those struggling with addiction and their families, Mickey's journey illustrates the collective power of an underserved community and, through several unexpected twists, subverts expectations around whom society perceives as heroes and villains.
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Long Bright River — Season 1

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Carried along by Amanda Seyfried's steely turn as a closed-off cop, Long Bright River takes a winding path with some unnecessary detours but ultimately arrives at a compelling destination.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News A number of red herrings get tossed in, but “Long Bright River” is at its best when addressing how those in power prey all too often on those who are most disadvantaged. Rated: 3/4 Mar 27, 2025 Full Review John Powers NPR Propelled by its heroine's search for a killer, Long Bright River isn't just a mystery but a heartfelt story about wounded communities, wounded families and the wounded individuals who try to make things better. Mar 20, 2025 Full Review Gavia Baker-Whitelaw Boston Globe Long Bright River is aimed at viewers who enjoy the more hard-hitting side of crime fiction. Despite its reliance on certain tried-and-tested archetypes, it stands out due to its direct engagement with the topic of addiction. Mar 13, 2025 Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba The whole experience is like watching a turtle crawl across a gravel road when all you want to do is pick it up and carry it to the other side. Jun 26, 2025 Full Review James Croot The Post NZ If you’ve been looking for 2025’s answer to Mare of Easttown, you’ll find it right here. Jun 24, 2025 Full Review Eilis O'Hanlon Irish Independent Long Bright River has an undeniable grim style of its own nonetheless, and Seyfried is a quiet revelation, wholly believable in this uncharacteristic role. May 22, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Amy K While this may feel like a slow burn detective series, it is one of my absolute favorites in the 2020's. Amanda Seyfried plays a complex, brilliant detective, who is more complex than her male colleagues give her credit for. The writing, directing, and acting were brilliant. What makes this series truly unique is the way that it treats violence against women with delicacy and respect. There are no gratuitous scenes of violence, and instead, it weaves a complex mystery, while elevating the issue of how many women are forgotten, trafficked, and abused on the streets of America, and it happens in front of our eyes. Kudos to Amanda Seyfried and I hope there's a second season. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/05/25 Full Review Gareth v There is a decent enough story here, but it's a shame the direction of this show takes us down the Hallmark/soap-opera path in it's final few episides. Amanda Seyfriennd is a fine actress, but the casting of her as Mickey just doesn't work here. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Geoff R I will never try to watch a TV series on Peacock again. The constant commercials destroy any sense of the drama. Dreadful. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/09/25 Full Review Kat D Part police drama, part daytime soap opera, part Hallmark movie. The dialogue leans towards the latter two. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Avindu G For Kaceys and Mickeys there's a world shared by Simons and Trumans to conquer. And that story of many heartbreaks and hardwon victories was brought to life by some truly amazing performances by the cast. This may not be what's advertised and an exact transition from the book but it's a product of brilliant minds. Decay and chaos of living cemeteries was captured very well through excellent cinematography and great visuals. Audio effects were in sync with the viewer's thoughts intended to be brought out. It's a touching tale in a time where collateral damage is oversimplified, making this Long Bright River therapeutic. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Mathison K Slow burn. Dark. Seems like the police officer neglects her son too much to pursue her investigations. I stopped watching when she started sucking face with her partner. Not interested enough in any twists or the ending. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Amanda Seyfried

Mickey

Nicholas Pinnock

Truman Dawes

Ashleigh Cummings

Kacey

Callum Vinson

Thomas Fitzpatrick

John Doman

Gee

Dash Mihok

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 13, 2025 These Girls A Philadelphia police officer believes a string of suspected overdoses among sex workers in her district may be homicides, and she may have a personal connection; when a red truck seems to be following her, she fears for her family's safety. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Let Me In Mickey grapples with guilt about her sister as questions mount surrounding the murdered women; Truman connects Mickey to a new suspect in the case; Mickey takes drastic measures to keep Thomas at his private school. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Mother Wolf Mickey puts herself in danger while following up on the Dock lead; Mickey brings Thomas and Truman to her family's Thanksgiving; Paula's reaction to a new piece of evidence makes Mickey question everything. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Blind Spot Thomas' birthday party stirs up painful childhood memories for Mickey as tensions with Simon boil over; an unexpected connection between the murder victims leads Mickey and Truman to pursue a new lead. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Where Do You Go? Mickey and Truman grow closer as they follow their new lead; a new victim complicates the case of the murdered women and raises the stakes in the hunt to find Kacey; Mickey reckons with her past choices. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Hereditary An unlikely ambush leaves Mickey reeling; Mickey and Truman's bond deepens as they spend the holidays together with Thomas; a Christmas revelation helps Mickey get closer to the truth about Kacey, but it drives a wedge between her and Gee. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Wrong Devil, Wrong Deal Mickey confronts the consequences of naming Paula; Mickey and her family reconnect; a new development in the Jimmy Scanlon disappearance leads Mickey and Truman to surprising, yet familiar places. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 13, 2025 Atonement Mickey makes a big mistake in her hunt for the killer; her family helps to right the problem; a major showdown unites the neighborhood, but it turns deadly. Details

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Season Info

Director
Hagar Ben-Asher
Executive Producer
Liz Moore, Nikki Toscano, Amy Pascal, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Hagar Ben-Asher, Amanda Lewis, Russell Rothberg, Amanda Seyfried
Screenwriter
Liz Moore, Nikki Toscano
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 13, 2025
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