Critically Acclaimed Series 'Long Bright River' Highlights Opioid Crisis and Family Trauma
The Peacock limited series, based on Liz Moore's bestselling novel, offers a gripping portrayal of addiction and systemic inequality in a fictionalized Philadelphia neighborhood.
- The series 'Long Bright River,' starring Amanda Seyfried, premiered on Peacock on March 13, 2025, and has garnered widespread critical acclaim.
- Adapted from Liz Moore's 2020 novel, the story explores the opioid crisis and systemic inequality through the lens of two sisters with diverging lives.
- Extensive research, including Moore's volunteer work in Kensington, Philadelphia, informed the series' authentic portrayal of addiction and poverty.
- Amanda Seyfried prepared for her role by participating in ride-alongs and visiting harm-reduction programs to understand the community's struggles.
- The series has been praised for its nuanced storytelling, blending a murder investigation with broader social issues and humanizing marginalized communities.
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