Last year, actress Amanda Seyfried was spotted in Philadelphia on a ride-a-long with police officers in Kensington. The star was in town shooting a mini-series for “Long Bright River”, based on the book by Liz Moore.
Long Bright River 🏞️
“Long Bright River” follow two sisters, Mickey and Kacey, who are plagued by profound loss and trauma.
The sisters lose their mother to addiction, one of many traumatic events to occur.
Soon after, their father left, abandoning them.
With their parents gone, the pair is raised by their grandmother in a dysfunction and cold environment.
As a result, the sisters take two different paths in life. While Mickey (Seyfried) eventually joins the police force, Kacey, like her mother, falls into the deathly grip of addiction.
When Kacey goes missing, Mickey sets out on a mission to find her sister before it’s too late.
Her passion to find her sister takes her back to the streets of Kensington.
True to real life in Kensington, the series deals with addiction, crime, murder, the opioid crisis, family disfunction, and trauma.
First look: Official Trailer “Long Bright River” 📽️
Peacock has released the official trailer for “Long Bright River” and we have your first look:
The synopsis describes the mini-series as follows:
Long Bright River tells the story of Mickey (Seyfried), a police officer who patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood hard-hit by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders begins in the neighborhood, Mickey realizes that her personal history might be related to the case.
Important to note, Seyfried, a native of Allentown, is also an executive producer of the series.
For many Philadelphia-natives, the perils of Kensington and the opioid crisis are heartbreakingly common.
How to watch 🍿
“Long Bright River” premieres on Peacock on March 13.
Peacock is streaming app available to users who purchase a subscription.
Additionally, Peacock Premium is available for free through Xfinity, InstaCart, and Now TV.
For more information on how to sign up for Peacock streaming services, visit the official website here.
Lastly, be sure to have both your popcorn and your Kleenex! 🥹