'Compelling' US drama with finale that 'wrecked' viewers now available to stream
The popular US drama is now available to stream for free in the UK and fans are already obsessed.
Channel 4 has subtly released an adaptation of Liz Moore's top-selling crime thriller, Long Bright River. Viewers are already loving the drama-filled show, which is fully available on the channel's streaming platform and is scheduled to broadcast in late May.
Actress Amanda Seyfried, who is best known for her roles in Mean Girls, Veronica Mars, Dear John and Mamma Mia! movies, is taking the lead role in the series.
The eight-part miniseries will see Amanda's character Mickey Fitzpatrick, a complex police officer torn between her job and her troubled family life, particularly her sister Kacey's addiction struggles.
When a string of murders rocks Philadelphia, Mickey becomes fixated on uncovering the truth, especially as the killer seems to be targeting people like her sister.
The show, released on Peacock in the UK earlier this year, has already generated social media buzz among fans and they have wasted no time sharing their reaction.
One viewer commented: "#LongBrightRiver may not be as polished and impeccably paced as its closest comp, Mare of Easttown.
"But it is still a compelling, well-made miniseries with a stellar star turn from Amanda Seyfried who deserves serious Emmy consideration. The finale wrecked me."
Another fan praised: "'#LongBrightRiver is fantastic so far (3 episodes in) and obvs Amanda Seyfried is great in it but the child actor Callum Vinson who plays her son Thomas might need to get some major recognition come next awards season!"
A third person raved: "I'm on episode 4 and i just wanna say u all have to watch this. It is SO GOOD and our girl is AMAZINGGG #LongBrightRiver."
Discussing her personal connection to the show, Amanda revealed to Variety: "The characters in this story are struggling with the opioid crisis, and maybe I connect in a deeper way to this character's journey because of my relationship to a lot of the subject matter.
'What I didn't expect is to feel like this experience grounded me as well. It lit a fire within me. " She further added: "I wasn't looking for something grounded and heavy and dark, but it was therapeutic in a way.
"The storytelling, the perspective was so unique, and it knew exactly what it was. It felt like if this knows exactly what it is, then maybe I will find something new within my own journey."
Polly Scates, who is Head of Acquisitions at Channel 4 added: 'We were immediately hooked by this propulsive thriller and Amanda Seyfried's scene stealing performance as Mickey.
"We're thrilled that Channel 4 will be the home of Long Bright River in the UK and to bring this compelling series to our viewers across both streaming and linear.'
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