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The River

1988Show1 season6 episodes

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

The River follows the tranquil life of lovable, Cockney, ex-convict Davey Jackson who is lock keeper on the canal near the village of Chumley-on-the-Water.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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The River episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.9
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.9
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.4

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Susan Belbin
Written by
Michael Aitkens
Produced by
Susan Belbin
Music by
David Essex

Everyone

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Facts

October 20, 1988 · November 24, 1988 · Ended

First aired
October 20, 1988
Last aired
November 24, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes, The Teaser, Living Shadow +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The River worth watching?"

Questions about The River

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The River worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The River okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The River?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1988.

Will The River make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The River?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The River use?

The Cobbler's Children Have No ShoesThe TeaserLiving ShadowCassandra TruthOoh, Me Accent's SlippingGenre BlindnessBullying a DragonEstablishing Character Moment"Well Done, Son" GuyLiterary Allusion TitleCluster F-BombWe Hardly Knew Yeand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes, The Teaser, and Living Shadow.