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The River

2012Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic656.2Rotten Tomatoes63%59%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about mystery and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E6 "Doctor Emmet Cole" 7.7

Episodes

7.3

Story

Wildlife expert and TV personality Emmet Cole sets course around the world with his wife, Tess, and son, Lincoln, while filming what would become one of the most popular shows in television. After he goes missing deep in the Amazon, his family, friends and crew set out on a mysterious and deadly journey to find him.

Feels like

  • Survival Thriller
  • Amazonian Mystery
  • Family Drama
  • Nature Documentary Style
  • Psychological Suspense
  • High-Stakes Rescue
  • Cinematic Adventure
  • Emotional Journey
  • Wilderness Horror Elements

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jaume Collet-Serra, Michael Katleman, Michelle MacLaren
Written by
Michael Green, Michael R. Perry, Aron Eli Coleite
Produced by
Robert D. Simon, Jaume Collet-Serra
Music by
Graeme Revell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 7, 2012 · March 20, 2012 · Ended

First aired
February 7, 2012
Last aired
March 20, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Establishing Character Moment, Cassandra Truth, Sadly Mythtaken +9

  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Sadly Mythtaken
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Kill the Ones You Love
  • Our Ghosts Are Different
  • Bullying a Dragon
  • Living Shadow
  • "Shaggy Dog" Story
  • Willing Channeler
  • Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping
  • Cluster F-Bomb

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The River?"

Questions about The River

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The River?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The River from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The River worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 65).

How long does it take to watch The River?

6 h

About 6 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2012.

Is The River plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The River use?

Establishing Character MomentCassandra TruthSadly MythtakenOh, Crap!Kill the Ones You LoveOur Ghosts Are DifferentBullying a DragonLiving Shadow"Shaggy Dog" StoryWilling ChannelerOoh, Me Accent's SlippingCluster F-Bomband 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Establishing Character Moment, Cassandra Truth, and Sadly Mythtaken.