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February 17, 2026

Netflix's 6-Part Crime Series Boasts 100% Rating and is Among the Best

One of the best original Netflix crime thriller series ever made, River, has received a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, but is surprisingly currently streaming on a rival platform. This series was originally a co-production between Netflix and BBC One in 2015 and still holds up excellently today.

Netflix's 6-Part Crime Series Boasts 100% Rating and is Among the Best

TL;DR

  • 'River' is a 6-part crime thriller and psychological drama series.
  • It originally aired on BBC One in October 2015 and internationally on Netflix a month later.
  • The series stars Stellan Skarsgård as Detective John River and Leslie Manville.
  • It boasts a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 94% audience score.
  • The plot follows Detective River as he investigates his partner's murder, experiencing supernatural manifestations.
  • The series is praised for its blend of dark crime drama and supernatural fantasy.
  • The New York Times described the series as becoming deeper, darker, and more complex with each episode.
  • Each episode is between 44 and 58 minutes long, totaling approximately five and a half hours.

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