The read
A Balasaur Score of 78 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.9/10. The series ran 1 season across 6 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk. Streaming on Prime, Peacock, and Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
226 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 6 ep2015 |
Key crew
- Harry EscottOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Stellan SkarsgårdJohn River
- Nicola WalkerJackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
- Adeel AkhtarIra King
- Lesley ManvilleChrissie Read
- Owen TealeMarcus McDonald
- Georgina RichRosa Fallows
- Eddie MarsanThomas Cream
- Turlough ConveryFrankie Stevenson
- Sorcha CusackBridie Stevenson
- Steve NicolsonJimmy Stevenson
- Michael MaloneyTom Read
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