ITVX viewers are recommending the BAFTA-nominated crime drama River, warning that the six-part series will keep audiences glued to their screens. The show, starring Stellan Skarsgård and Nicola Walker, has drawn praise for its gripping storyline and unexpected twists.
Viewers hooked from the first 10 minutes
Eccy Reviews, an online film and television critic, urged fans of murder mystery dramas to add the series to their watch lists. "Warning do not start this series unless you're ready to be glued to your screen for the next 6 hours. If you're a fan of murder mystery drama series then this is the perfect one for you," they said.
"The show that I am talking about is called River. Now this is a six part limited series available on ITVX. And trust me, within the first 10 minutes you will going to be completely hooked watching it," they added.
Plot and performances win praise
The IMDb description reads: "John River is a brilliant police inspector whose genius lies side-by-side with the fragility of his mind. He is a man haunted by the murder victims whose cases he must lay to rest."
Eccy explained: "As this follows a detective named river, played by Stellan Skarsgård. And one day his partner is killed in the street in a drive by shooting. After her passing he begins to lose his mind, speaking to her as a ghost, as well as other people who have affected him in his life."
"And during this murder mystery there is so much going on, there's so many twists and turns, so much betrayal. And as you begin to piece it together, you are going to be absolutely shocked from start to finish," they said.
Audience reactions
Viewers have shared their enthusiasm for the show. One user commented: "Anything with Nicola Walker will be great." Another said: "Sticking it on now! Never heard of it." A third added: "This is one of the greatest crime dramas I've ever seen."
On IMDb, one reviewer wrote: "Beautifully done - writing, acting, direction, everything. Unlike some other reviewers, my wife and I found the stretching of our perceptions that River's hallucinations required of us only deepened our immersion in the emotional truth of the story. It made River's journey all the more moving. Special praise must go to the superb ensemble of actors, especially Stellan Skarsgård and Nicola Walker. Such beautifully nuanced performances!"
Another added: "I gave this a watch since I am a Stellin fan. To my surprise I found a jewel of a show. John River is a tormented soul who sees murdered individuals from his past. They sometimes guide him and other times they torment him. The show was cleverly crafted to keep watching for more as John unravels clues to his partners murder. Give it a watch....you will be pleasantly surprised."
