Best Episodes of River

Discover the highest rated episodes of River. These episodes represent the highest rated by viewers.

Best 3 Episodes

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#	Episode	Season	Rating
1	Episode 6	S1:E6	★ 8.4
2	Episode 5	S1:E5	★ 8.0
3	Episode 1	S1:E1	★ 7.9

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

Cast & Characters

★ 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.

Cast & Chracters

John River

Actor: Stellan Skarsgård

Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson

Actor: Nicola Walker

Ira King

Actor: Adeel Akhtar

Chrissie Read

Actor: Lesley Manville

Marcus McDonald

Actor: Owen Teale

Rosa Fallows

Actor: Georgina Rich

Thomas Cream

Actor: Eddie Marsan

Frankie Stevenson

Actor: Turlough Convery

Bridie Stevenson

Actor: Sorcha Cusack

Jimmy Stevenson

Actor: Steve Nicolson

Tom Read

Actor: Michael Maloney

Michael Bennigan

Actor: Jim Norton

Christopher Riley

Actor: Josef Altin

The highest rated episode of River is "Episode 6" (S1E6) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 683 votes.

The lowest rated episode is "Episode 2" (S1E2) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 682 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Episode 6" (S1E6) with a rating of 8.40.