The River_
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.
Created By
Michael R. Perry, Oren Peli
Network
ABC
Episodes
8
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
3 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The River has 1 season with 8 episodes spanning 2012.
Bruce Greenwood →
Rating
The River holds a 6.6/10 rating based on 277 votes.
Year context
The River first aired 14 years ago in 2012.
CAST (9)
SEASONS (1 season, 8 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Magus
Dr. Emmet Cole, adventurer and TV personality goes missing deep in the Amazon. After a string search for him, his family and friends hold a…
02
Marbeley
The spirit of Dr. Emmet gets into Jahel, the message is clear, go home! Tess then is determined to go and find clues to Cole's…
03
Los Ciegos
When the crew of the Magus goes blind from tree spores, lone holdout AJ must overcome his most-paralyzing fear to find a cure before the…
04
A Better Man
The Magus team encounters one of Emmet's colleagues who disappeared six months ago and discover he's been the victim of a mystical curse that is…
05
Peaches
The Magus crew are run aground by another vessel, and soon learn that the seemingly welcoming crew members of a ship claiming to have come…
06
Doctor Emmet Cole
The Magus crew arrive at Sahte Falls and find footage that Emmet filmed of the days leading up to his disappearance. Lincoln and Tess have…
07
The Experiment
The Magus crew find themselves in a stark predicament as they're stalked by a cannibalistic terror while searching through an abandoned research facility following mysterious…
08
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
With a course now plotted for their final destination, the Magus crew suddenly finds itself in complete chaos when a member of their own is…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
8
Episodes
43 min/ep
Per Episode
Canceled
Status
CREW
Creator
Michael R. Perry
Creator
Oren Peli
Showrunner
Steven Spielberg
NETWORKS (1)
ABC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The River about?
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.
Where can I watch The River?
The River is available on Disney+. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The River have?
The River has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
Who created The River?
The River was created by Michael R. Perry and Oren Peli.
Who stars in The River?
The cast of The River includes Bruce Greenwood, Joe Anderson, Leslie Hope, Eloise Mumford, Paul Blackthorne.
What is the rating of The River?
The River has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 277 votes on TMDB.
Is The River still running?
The River was canceled.
GENRES (4)
Action & Adventure
Drama
Mystery
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
