Season 1 – River

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Joel G River, the british series from 2015, is the very best there is -- others may reach the same standard, though very few, but none can surpass this brilliantly crafted and performed limited series. Stellan Skarsgaard and Nicola Walker demonstrate a chemistry that is unmatched -- and the entire supporting cast is equally powerful. I've watched and rewatched many times and have yet to find it repetitious. Onceyou watch it, tell all your friends. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/29/23 Full Review Marianna K Incredibly moving and raw depiction of loss and grief set against an intriguing mystery crime setting. Couldn't help but wonder at the therapist/detective relationship though.... ! What therapist would realistically be ok that the client is stalking her, clearly obsessed with her and turning up unannounced repeatedly outside of work?! She even seemed flattered at the attention he gives to her to send absolute abuse her way. It's out of character that the River character would be that chauvinistic to think it's ok to speak to a woman like that and act in such a predatory way. Otherwise, top notch :P Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/23 Full Review PATRICIA E TV should be like this. Sure, it's a detective show, a crime drama, but it's got amazing twists from the very get-go. Although you've seen these stars in many other British dramas, their talent never fails to rise through other characters' voices. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/28/23 Full Review CT 8 Stellan Skarsgård is masterful as John River. The story is wonderfully written and brilliantly told. Skarsgard's has been involved in 2 of the finest limited series I've ever seen, this one and Chernobyl....I'm guessing that's not a co-incidence. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/22 Full Review Audience Member I absolutely love a good UK detective thriller and this is one of the better ones, with good acting and character development and interesting story lines. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member The story is heartbreaking, the cast are brilliant. It is not an easy viewing, it's rough and brutal. The opening scenes drag you into the world of John River, a detective with issues. Not atypical for a British crime show, true, but Skarsgard is excellent in his role. As is Nicola Walker. The story does meander a bit too much, even for such a short series, but ultimately that does not matter. The ending is absolutely sad, yet not entirely so. It cannot be explained without spoiling anything, so watch it, it is worth it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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