

TV series
The Secret River
2015, English, on ABC TV.
In 1806, William Thornhill is sentenced to New South Wales for life where he is drawn into a terrifying conflict that will leave a bloody and indelible stain.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 80 min
- Status
- Ended in 2015
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The Secret River isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 3 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 21 June 2015
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Oliver Jackson-CohenWilliam Thornhill · 2 ep
- Sarah SnookSal Thornhill · 2 ep
- Lachy HulmeThomas Blackwood · 2 ep
- Tim MinchinSmasher · 2 ep
- Trevor JamiesonGumang / Grey Beard · 2 ep
- Rory PotterWillie Thornhill · 2 ep
- Finn Scicluna-O'PreyDickie Thornhill · 2 ep
- Katherine KellyMrs. Webb · 2 ep
- Huw HigginsonAlexander King · 2 ep
- Samuel JohnsonSaggity · 2 ep
- Rhys MuldoonLord Loveday · 2 ep
- Geneviève LemonMrs. Herring · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 June 2015
- Last aired
- 21 June 2015
- Network
- ABC TV
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Secret River is based on
The Secret River is based on The Secret River (2005) by Kate Grenville, published by Canongate Books.
2005
The Secret River
By Kate Grenville
Published by Canongate Books
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Secret River: quick answers
Is The Secret River worth watching?
The Secret River doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Secret River are there?
The Secret River has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 80 minutes each.
Is The Secret River finished?
Yes. The Secret River ended in 2015, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Secret River on?
The Secret River isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
The Secret River parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Secret River yet.
What shows are like The Secret River?
If you liked The Secret River, try Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Roots, North Shore.
What is The Secret River based on?
The Secret River is based on The Secret River (2005) by Kate Grenville, published by Canongate Books.
