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River

John River is a brilliant detective whose fractured mind traps him between the living and the dead.

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Cast & Crew See All

Stellan Skarsgård
DI John River
Nicola Walker
DS Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
Adeel Akhtar
DS Ira King

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Tue, Oct 13, 201544 mins

Inspector John River sees what he explains to psychologist Rosa Fallows as being 'manifestations', dead people with whom he can converse, notably his colleague Stevie, shot whilst on duty, but also Thomas Cream, a Victorian poisoner and Erin, a young girl whose boyfriend Aten was accused of her murder but whom River is able to help. At a press conference regarding Stevie's murder, River's odd behaviour alarms his superiors DCI Chrissie Read and Marcus McDonald when he sees another 'manifestation', a young robber whom he pursued to his death and who possibly killed Stevie.

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Awards

  • 2016 - Best Original Composition - Television Programme Score - winner
  • 2016 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Supporting Actress - nominated
  • 2016 - RTS Television Award - Best Sound - Drama - nominated
  • 2016 - RTS Craft & Design Award - Best Sound: Drama - nominated

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