The River 2012
What is The River?
The River is a television series that follows the adventures of a wildlife expert and TV personality as he travels around the world with his family. The expert, who hosts a popular television show, embarks on a journey with his wife and son to film episodes of the show.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 7, 2012
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 8 episodes and an average 43-minute runtime.
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Overview
The River is a television series that follows the adventures of a wildlife expert and TV personality as he travels around the world with his family. The expert, who hosts a popular television show, embarks on a journey with his wife and son to film episodes of the show. While in the Amazon, the expert becomes separated from his family and crew. In response, his family, friends, and crew set out on a journey to locate him. This search becomes a mysterious and deadly endeavor.
Should you watch it?
“A wildlife star disappears in the Amazon, sparking a perilous rescue quest.”
- High-stakes jungle adventure
- Strong family dynamics drive the story
- Mystery unfolds in an exotic setting
- Rated TV‑MA, contains mature content
Watch it if you enjoy tense jungle expeditions and family-driven mystery.
The series is TV‑MA, featuring intense and potentially graphic survival scenarios.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 Magus Feb 7, 2012
- E2 Marbeley Feb 7, 2012
- E3 Los Ciegos Feb 14, 2012
- E4 A Better Man Feb 21, 2012
- E5 Peaches Feb 28, 2012
- E6 Doctor Emmet Cole Mar 6, 2012
- E7 The Experiment Mar 13, 2012
- E8 Row, Row, Row Your Boat Mar 20, 2012
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of The River?
Wildlife expert Emmet Cole vanishes in the Amazon, prompting his family and crew to search for him.
Who are the main characters?
The show follows Emmet Cole, his wife Tess, and their son Lincoln.
Where does the central mystery take place?
The disappearance occurs deep in the Amazon rainforest.
What genres does the series combine?
It blends action‑adventure, drama, mystery, and sci‑fi/fantasy elements.
What is the series' content rating?
The River is rated TV‑MA, indicating mature content.