Long Bright River (TV series)
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Long Bright River is an American crime drama miniseries that aired on Peacock on March 13, 2025. Based on the 2020 novel by Liz Moore, it stars Amanda Seyfried as a Philadelphia police officer. Seyfried received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film for her performance.
Production
The Peacock series based on Liz Moore's novel was greenlit in January 2024, with Nikki Toscano serving as showrunner and Amanda Seyfried starring. Moore and Toscano co-wrote the episodes and also executive produce. Sony Pictures Television and UCP handle production, while executive producers include Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Amanda Lewis, and Amy Pascal. Hagar Ben-Asher directed and executive produced the first episode.
Nicholas Pinnock signed on as Truman Dawes in February 2024, with Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson, and John Doman joining later that month. Recurring roles went to Dash Mihok, Britne Oldford, Matthew Del Negro, and Harriet Sansom Harris in March 2024. To prepare, Seyfried rode along with Philadelphia police in January 2024. Filming occurred in New York that March.
Reception
Set in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington, a place known for crime, prostitution, and open-air drug markets, the series Long Bright River follows a closed-off cop. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 73% approval rating from 22 reviews, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10. The site’s consensus notes that while the story takes some unnecessary detours, Amanda Seyfried’s steely performance carries it to a compelling finish. On Metacritic, the series earned a weighted average of 66 out of 100 from 14 reviews, which falls into the “generally favorable” category.
NPR’s John Powers praised the show for depicting characters in an area whose decline reflects a profound social collapse, calling it not just a mystery but a heartfelt story about wounded communities, families, and individuals trying to make things better. Seyfried’s performance in the lead role drew critical acclaim, earning her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film. She also received nominations at the 5th Astra TV Awards and the 30th Satellite Awards in the same category.
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