How to watch Long Bright River in the UK

Seyfried leads as Mickey, a police officer in Philadelphia who is patrolling a neighbourhood that has been hit hard by the opioid crisis.

The series is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Liz Moore, and follows Mickey as she investigates a string of murders that have eerie ties to her own personal life.

Showrunner Nikki Toscano said of the series: "Liz Moore’s breathtakingly beautiful story about a patrol cop on the hunt for her missing younger sister in the midst of a series of murders in Kensington, Philadelphia, was as compelling in its family drama as it was in its murder mystery.

"I immediately knew it was something I wanted to take a crack at translating to screen with Liz. The challenge of adapting this moving love story between two sisters as it elegantly weaves between the past and the present was thrilling, particularly as the history of this family’s past holds a critical key in solving the murder/mystery that unfolds in the present.

"Equally compelling was the sense of place Liz brought to her novel, which I was excited about translating to screen, both as a writer and as a director."

But just when will UK fans be able to enjoy the series for themselves? Read on to find out how you can watch Long Bright River in the UK.

Can you watch Long Bright River in the UK?

Yes! Long Bright River will be available to stream as a box set on Channel 4 from Sunday 11th May.

The series will make its linear TV debut the following week, on Sunday 18th May, with the first two episodes. It will premiere at 10pm with its first episode, to be followed by the second at 11pm on the 18th.

Long Bright River was released in the US on Thursday 13th March on Peacock, so UK fans haven't had to wait too long for it to cross the pond.

What is Long Bright River about?

The synopsis for Long Bright River reads: "Long Bright River tells the story of Mickey (Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighbourhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis.

"When a series of murders begins in the neighbourhood, Mickey realises that her personal history might be related to the case."

From the looks of the trailer, Mickey is devoted to her work as a police officer but soon realises that the string of murders happening could have links to her sister, who seems to disappear regularly – but this time, things could be very different.

Is there a trailer for Long Bright River?

There is! You can watch it below.

Long Bright River will be available to stream as a box set on Channel 4 from Sunday 11th May.

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