In the gripping psychological drama *River*, Stellan Skarsgård stars as John River, a brilliant but fragile London detective. River is haunted by what he calls “manifests”—visions of murder victims who talk to him, helping him solve their own cases. These figures are not ghosts but projections of his own troubled mind. When his beloved partner, Detective Sergeant Jackie “Stevie” Stevenson, is murdered, her cheerful manifest becomes his constant companion. River must hide his deteriorating mental state from his colleagues while he relentlessly hunts for her killer, navigating a case that is dangerously personal. This poignant and character-driven series explores grief and guilt with profound depth.
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River is a British crime drama series that aired on BBC One. The show follows Detective Inspector John River, a talented police officer haunted by the voices of murder victims whose cases he tries to solve. As River investigates complex crimes in London, he struggles with his own mental health and guilt over the loss of his partner, Stevie Stevenson. The story explores themes of grief, justice, and redemption while blending elements of psychological thriller and mystery genres. Stellan Skarsgård delivers a powerful performance as River, making the character's journey both gripping and emotional. With its unique storytelling style and strong cast, River received critical acclaim for its writing and acting. The show has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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Respected police officer John River is a brilliant detective, whose fractured mind traps him between the living and the dead. River struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a close colleague as he chases a suspect across London - with tragic consequences.
Now at odds with authorities both within and outside of the police service, River finds himself in a precarious position as he seeks to bring closure to the mother of murdered teenager Erin Fielding, who blames him for failing to keep his promise to bring her daughter back alive.
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