

TV series
The Secret of the River
2024, Spanish, on Netflix. Created by Alberto Barrera Tyszka.
When a young boy arrives in a small Mexican village, a profound friendship blossoms with a local kid — and a dark secret seals their bond forever.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 47 min
- Status
- Ended in 2024
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8.1/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Secret of the River
The Secret of the River is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E8: One Thousand Loves
Aired 9 October 2024
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Alberto Barrera TyszkaCreator
- Diego CalvaErik · 8 ep
- Trinidad GonzálezSicarú (Manuel as a woman) · 8 ep
- Mauro GuzmanErik (as a boy) · 8 ep
- Frida Sofía Cruz SalinasManuel · 8 ep
- Yoshira EscárregaPaulina · 8 ep
- Mercedes HernándezRafaela · 8 ep
- Octavio MendozaSolange · 8 ep
- Jorge A. JimenezJacinto · 8 ep
- Iazua LariosLuisa · 8 ep
- Tete EspinozaAna · 8 ep
- Nova CoronelÁmbar · 8 ep
- Jorge BriseñoBraulio (as a boy) · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 October 2024
- Last aired
- 9 October 2024
- Network
- Netflix
- Original title
- El secreto del río
- Language
- Spanish
- Country
- Mexico
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- A
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The Secret of the River: quick answers
Is The Secret of the River worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Secret of the River are there?
The Secret of the River has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 47 minutes each.
Is The Secret of the River finished?
Yes. The Secret of the River ended in 2024, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Secret of the River on?
The Secret of the River is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Secret of the River parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret of the River is rated A. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Secret of the River?
If you liked The Secret of the River, try Queer as Folk, The Crowded Room, Pretty Little Liars.
Who created The Secret of the River?
The Secret of the River was created by Alberto Barrera Tyszka and stars Diego Calva, Trinidad González, Mauro Guzman.
