Crack the case with Amanda Seyfried in ‘Long Bright River’
Crack the case with Amanda Seyfried in ‘Long Bright River’
The new thriller series coming to Peacock is much more than your standard police procedural.
Peacock has a host of incredibly popular crime shows available. From shows that are still producing new episodes like “Chicago P.D.” and “Law & Order: SVU” to classics in the genre like “Homicide: Life on the Street,” Peacock’s inventory of scripted crime dramas is hard to match. It’s adding a new original series to that inventory soon: “Long Bright River.” Find out everything we know about the show before it debuts below!
Everything we know about ‘Long Bright River’
Is ‘Long Bright River’ based on a book?
Yes! “Long Bright River” is based on the book of the same name by Liz Moore, which was first published in 2020. It was a New York Times bestseller, a “Good Morning America” book club pick, and a Best Book of the Year pick by Buzzfeed, NPR, Parade, and Real Simple.
When is ‘Long Bright River’ coming out?
“Long Bright River” will be released on March 13, 2025. All episodes will be released on that date, meaning fans can binge right through if they choose.
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What is ‘Long Bright River’ about?
“Long Bright River” is a suspense thriller series that tells the story of Mickey (Amanda Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. Her life is hard enough; she works a tough beat, an unpopular job, trying to assume the position of a person of trust in a community that has learned to fear the police.
When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case. Reckoning with a past she thought she had left far behind, Mickey digs deeper and deeper into the case, struggling to solve it even as it begins to consume her.
Who stars in ‘Long Bright River’?
Amanda Seyfried is the headliner of “Long Bright River,” portraying Mickey. Callim Vinson plays Thomas Fitzpatrick; and Nicholas Pinnock portrays Truman Dawes. Ashleigh Cummings and John Doman also star.
How many episodes will ‘Long Bright River’ have?
“Long Bright River” will run for eight episodes, each around an hour in length.
Can you stream ‘Long Bright River’ for free?
Sadly, no. “Long Bright River” will be a Peacock exclusive, and the streamer does not offer new or returning customers a free trial of any kind. The cheapest way to watch Peacock is to use its ad-supported plan, starting at $8 per month.
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