A gripping police drama hailed by fans as 'the best show on television bar none' has finally arrived for free on a major UK streaming platform. The Red Road, a US series that originally aired for just two seasons between 2014 and 2015, is now available to stream on ITVX at no extra cost.
What Is The Red Road About?
This intense drama stars Martin Henderson as Harold Jensen, a police officer whose investigation into a disappearance brings him into direct contact with a Lenape Native American settlement. The cast features Jason Momoa, fresh from his role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, who delivers a powerful performance as Philip Kopus, a dangerous ex-con and member of the tribe.
The story unfolds in a fictional New Jersey town, though filming actually took place in Atlanta, Georgia. Despite its compelling narrative and strong performances, the series concluded after 12 episodes across its two-season run.
Why Are Viewers Raving?
Since becoming available for streaming, The Red Road has generated significant buzz among viewers discovering it for the first time. On the review site Rotten Tomatoes, one enthusiastic fan declared it the 'best show on television, bar none! Intense!'
Another viewer praised the series, stating: 'This show is beyond excellent, the writing, the acting. Simply amazing. I can't get enough.' Further acclaim highlighted the show's production quality, with one comment reading: 'You can't top this. This is the most well-written, well thought-out, well produced, the best of everything is right here in this show.'
The supporting cast includes Julianne Nicholson, Tamara Tunie, Annalise Basso, and Allie Gonino, who all contribute to the series' powerful ensemble.
Jason Momoa's Career Trajectory
For Jason Momoa, now 46, his role in The Red Road came during a period of significant career growth. Since his time on the series, the actor has achieved global fame portraying Aquaman in DC Comics films and taking leading roles in major television series like See and Frontier.
The Red Road isn't the only US series making waves on ITVX. Earlier this year, the platform also added The Consultant, an American thriller starring Oscar-winning actor Christoph Waltz. That series, which originally appeared on Amazon Prime Video, follows a shady figure taking over a mobile gaming company after its CEO is murdered.
