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Best Episodes Of River

Overall Rating: ★ 7.9

Best Episodes Of River

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.9)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Discover the best and most memorable episodes of River, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Respected police officer John River, a gifted cop with a troubled mind, struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, and chases a suspect across London - with tragic consequences. Now at odds with the authorities, River ends up in a precarious position as he seeks to bring closure to the mother of murdered teenager, who blames him for failing to keep his promise.

1 Seasons
6 Episodes
Ended
Crime Drama Mystery
Best Episodes
S1E6 - Episode 6 ★ 8.4
S1E5 - Episode 5 ★ 8.0
S1E1 - Episode 1 ★ 7.9
Worst Episodes
S1E2 - Episode 2 ★ 7.8
S1E4 - Episode 4 ★ 7.8
S1E1 - Episode 1 ★ 7.9
★ 8.4/10 (683 votes)
#1

Episode 6

S1:E6

The fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River.

★ 8.0/10 (615 votes)
#2

Episode 5

S1:E5

River and Ira uncover what Stevie was investigating before her murder.

★ 7.9/10 (889 votes)
#3

Episode 1

S1:E1

Under intense scrutiny, River must battle to keep his fragile mental state in check.

★ 7.9/10 (642 votes)
#4

Episode 3

S1:E3

Unlocking her voicemails throws suspicion on somebody close to Stevie.

★ 7.8/10 (682 votes)
#5

Episode 2

S1:E2

River begins to suspect that the man he chased to his death was innocent.

★ 7.8/10 (600 votes)
#6

Episode 4

S1:E4

CCTV footage causes the investigation into Stevie's murder to change direction.

★ 7.8/10 (682 votes)
#1

Episode 2

S1:E2

River begins to suspect that the man he chased to his death was innocent.

★ 7.8/10 (600 votes)
#2

Episode 4

S1:E4

CCTV footage causes the investigation into Stevie's murder to change direction.

★ 7.9/10 (889 votes)
#3

Episode 1

S1:E1

Under intense scrutiny, River must battle to keep his fragile mental state in check.

★ 7.9/10 (642 votes)
#4

Episode 3

S1:E3

Unlocking her voicemails throws suspicion on somebody close to Stevie.

★ 8.0/10 (615 votes)
#5

Episode 5

S1:E5

River and Ira uncover what Stevie was investigating before her murder.

★ 8.4/10 (683 votes)
#6

Episode 6

S1:E6

The fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River.

★ 7.9/10 (889 votes)

Episode 1

S1:E1

Under intense scrutiny, River must battle to keep his fragile mental state in check.

★ 7.8/10 (682 votes)

Episode 2

S1:E2

River begins to suspect that the man he chased to his death was innocent.

★ 7.9/10 (642 votes)

Episode 3

S1:E3

Unlocking her voicemails throws suspicion on somebody close to Stevie.

★ 7.8/10 (600 votes)

Episode 4

S1:E4

CCTV footage causes the investigation into Stevie's murder to change direction.

★ 8.0/10 (615 votes)

Episode 5

S1:E5

River and Ira uncover what Stevie was investigating before her murder.

★ 8.4/10 (683 votes)

Episode 6

S1:E6

The fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 8.0 6
★ 8.4 Episode 6
★ 7.8 Episode 2
Stellan Skarsgård
Nicola Walker
Adeel Akhtar
Lesley Manville
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Cast & Crew

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