The River (2012)

Action · Adventure · Drama

Wildlife expert and TV personality Emmet Cole sets course around the world with his wife, Tess, and son, Lincoln, while filming what would become one of the most popular shows in television. After he goes missing deep in the Amazon, his family, friends and crew set out on a mysterious and deadly journey to find him.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (17,509 votes)
Episode average: 7.3 ↑ +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2012)

7.31 avg 8 episodes 6.8 → 7.5 44 min avg

Slow burn

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Magus	6.8	536
2	Marbeley	7.0	432
3	Los Ciegos	7.1	364
4	A Better Man	7.1	315
5	Peaches	7.6	313
6	Doctor Emmet Cole	7.7	298
7	The Experiment	7.7	318
8	Row, Row, Row Your Boat	7.5	324