Amanda Seyfried Shines in Peacock's 'Long Bright River,' a Gritty Tale of Family and Addiction

The eight-episode series explores the opioid crisis, sisterhood, and systemic inequality through a Philadelphia cop’s search for her missing sibling.

Based on Liz Moore’s best-selling novel, the Peacock series blends a murder mystery with themes of family, addiction, and socioeconomic struggles.
Amanda Seyfried delivers a standout performance as Mickey Fitzpatrick, a Philadelphia patrol officer investigating a string of murders while searching for her estranged sister, Kacey.
The show’s portrayal of the opioid crisis and its impact on women in vulnerable communities adds depth to the narrative, though some critics noted pacing issues in the first half of the series.
Directed by a team of women, the series uses flashbacks to explore the sisters’ troubled past and the weight of familial responsibilities on Mickey’s life.
While the murder mystery’s resolution has been described as somewhat predictable, the emotional core of the story and Seyfried’s nuanced performance make the series compelling.