Long Bright River
Seen it?2025 | 1 seasons | Drama, Crime, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Mare of Easttown or Dexter, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
A police officer patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 234K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Liz Moore, Nikki Toscano
- Amanda SeyfriedMickey Fitzpatrick
- Nicholas PinnockTruman Dawes
- Ashleigh CummingsKacey Fitzpatrick
- Callum VinsonThomas Fitzpatrick
- John DomanGee 'Gee-Pop' O'Brien