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The River

The River

Description: This show is about a research group who is on an investigation to discover the truth behind the disappearance of explorer Dr. Emmet who went into the Amazon Basin and never returned.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Year Released: 2012
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 8
Awards: Golden Horn Award for Best Actress - Telenovela, MORE
Network: American Broadcasting Company
Executive Producers: Oren Peli, Michael Green, Steven Spielberg, MORE
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