TV series
The River
2018–, Zulu, on M-Net. Created by Phathutshedzo Makwarela & Gwydion Beynon.
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A diamond discovery in the river running between the poor township of Refilwe and the affluent neighbourhood of Silver Lakes quickly turns from a blessing to a curse.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S5 E1: Kings, Queens and Paupers
Aired 7 February 2022
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 29 January 2018
- Network
- M-Net
- Language
- Zulu
- Country
- South Africa
- Type
- Scripted
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The River: quick answers
Is The River worth watching?
The River doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The River are there?
The River has 5 seasons and 3 episodes.
Is The River finished?
The River is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is The River on?
The River isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The River parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The River yet.
What shows are like The River?
If you liked The River, try Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots, Days of Our Lives, The Polygamist.
Who created The River?
The River was created by Phathutshedzo Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon and stars Presley Chweneyagae, Hlomla Dandala, Sindi Dlathu.