Riviera is a television drama created by Neil Jordan. She refuses to believe in her husband’s criminality until she learns that he was in contact with an old friend of hers who operates at the shadier end of the art world – Robert Carver. Pressured, Georgina confesses the truth to Jeff. There's a shock in store for Georgina when she comes face to face with old friends - and foes - as she and Gabriel try to uncover the truth about the relationship between … Christos is brash and self-confident. “They were changed, to my huge surprise and considerable upset. RIVIERA Review: Episodes 8-10 0. Christos Clios is the younger son of Constantine and Irina. Convinced she’s been put there because she knows too much, she protests - but to no avail. Georgina discovers that Interpol, led by Officer Jukes, In an effort to save the Clios Bank, which is in danger of falling apart after Constantine’s death, Irina strikes a deal with Jakob Negrescu, a prominent figure in the Riviera underworld. Summer House Season-Premiere Recap: Love in the Time of COVID This may end up being one of the few reality shows to actually be improved by filming during a pandemic. s02e01 / Series 2, Episode 1 23rd May '19 - 9:00pm After a member of the Clios family goes missing, Georgina makes a turbulent return to the Riviera, only to find a sinister message awaits. Synopsis:Officer Jukes wants to charge Constantine's offenses to Georgina unless she can prove that Jon Brandeis is guilty. What Georgina discovers in the safe room forces her to question everything she thought she knew about her husband and their marriage. Irina reveals a family secret to Negrescu. Irina is confronted by Adriana, and Christos' new relations endanger him Georgina is taken aback when the police arrive to question Daphne and Nico over the death of Raoul. Riviera, series 2, episodes 1 and 2, review: The only character to root for was the rampaging wild boar 2. Irina finally confronts Christos’s drug addiction and works with Georgina to get her son the help he needs. Sky stated that first episode of Riviera drew 1.2 million viewers live and on-demand, the largest audience for a Sky original series premiere since Fortitude in 2015. Christos chairs the first meeting of the Clios bank's shareholders as CEO, but is warned that only his resignation to allow a new figurehead to take over the reins will secure the bank's future. The rest of the family hunker down in the villa under the protective wing of Negrescu. He embraces the lavish lifestyle of a young, handsome multi-millionaire on the Riviera. Carver learns that Jukes’s net is closing in on Georgina and steps in to try to thwart him. With Interpol's net closing in on Georgina, she and Carver set out to close the investigation once and for all. While Georgina attempts to restore order to her life by reinventing herself as an art restitution lecturer, noted expert Gabriel Hirsch has other ideas. Christos's rehab goes well, but a new relationship put him in danger. Georgina wakes up in a remote psychiatric unit, owned by Alex. Georgina and Gabriel are determined to topple the conspiracy when they are blindsided by revelations from a very unexpected quarter. In the face of tragedy, Georgina resolves to free her family from danger and faces her opponents head-on. Lady Cassandra continues to hide a devastating secret from the rest of her family. Season 2 really was a wild watch and sometimes it felt like I was ten storylines all in one episode. A frustrated Georgina uses the Clios Foundation's lavish gala as an opportunity to pin down a person of interest, but the party receives an uninvited guest. Season 2 guide for Riviera TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Track Riviera season 2 episodes. Note: Every episode was available in the United Kingdom by download from Sky "catch up" following the first episode satellite broadcast. [8] It was renewed for a third series on 24 May 2019. 2017 Riviera Season 2 show reviews & Metacritic score: Georgina Clios (Julia Stiles), an American art curator, discovers the dark world her new husband inhabited after he … S1, Ep3 15 Jun. The gala also allows Adam to finally step into his father’s shoes and Adriana to forge an unexpected relationship. Save Julia Stiles returned for a second run of Sky's glamorous series Riviera. Riverdale recap: Girls just want to have BIG FUN in 'Heathers' musical episode By Samantha Highfill S3 E15 Recap Gabriel Corrado as Victor Alsina-Suarez, the Mayor of Buenos Aires who is in league with Alexandra Harewood, Franco Masini as Cesar Alsina-Suarez, the younger son of Victor who undertakes illicit activities on behalf of his father, Eliseo Barrionuevo as Dario Alsina-Suarez, the elder son of Victor and his designated successor, This page was last edited on 14 February 2021, at 00:54. It’s not always about happy endings in the final three episodes of Sundance Now’s miniseries, Riviera. Alex is angered to learn that Georgina and Gabriel are on the run – but, with their enemies now all too aware that they’re getting closer to the truth, they run deeper into the plot. This recap for Netflix’s What/If Season 1, Episode 10, “What Remains”, contains significant spoilers. [10], Neil Jordan has disowned Riviera, due to his scripts being reworked by others. Georgina returns home to New York for her father's funeral, with a skeptical Irina and Adriana in tow, who are determined to find out why she claimed her father died years ago. Christos’s hedonistic behaviour spirals out of control and throws him into Negrescu’s orbit. Are the answers to be found with Grigory Litvinov, the son of the oligarch Constantine was meeting that night? It’s election day in Buenos Aires and corrupt mayor Victor is hellbent on securing another term in office with one last chance to persuade the city to vote for him. There’s a shock in store for Georgina when she comes face to face with old friends - and foes - as she and Gabriel try to uncover the truth about the relationship between Alex and Victor, and the importance of the rosary. Irina and Georgina come head to head when a body wrapped in a sail bag washes ashore. By the end, I was willing that rampaging boar to decimate the lot. An increasingly anxious Gabriel asks Daphne to help him to report Georgina's disappearance. Joining the show are Will Arnett, Juliet Stevenson, Poppy Delevingne, Jack Fox and Grégory Fitoussi, returning cast include Julia Stiles, Lena Olin, Roxane Duran and Dimitri Leonidas.[16]. [18], On the other hand, The Telegraph's Michael Hogan gave the first episode three stars out of five, noting that with Academy Award-winner Neil Jordan as the series' creator and Booker Prize-winner John Banville as co-writer, "the script should have soared but was disappointingly pedestrian. But the arrival of the Eltham family could spell trouble and ultimately lead to her downfall. Riviera Season 1 Episode 1: Series 1, Episode 1 Summary: After newlywed Georgina's billionaire husband Constantine is killed in a yacht explosion, she is shocked to discover the fortune and lifestyle he maintained was surrounded by violence, lies and murder. Following her discovery in the safe room, Georgina attempts to track down her husband's elusive art collector. Georgina has located Jon Brandeis, but his identity only raises more questions. Georgina is informed that Constantine's dealings are under investigation by Interpol, while Irina makes a deal with a prominent figure in the Riviera underworld. The Clios family are questioned by police after the events of the gala. He says he has no idea who rewrote these episodes. "[3] Writing for The Guardian, Euan Ferguson commended "the presences and talents of Julia Stiles, Adrian Lester, Phil Davis and Lena Olin," and called the series "borderline unmissable". I objected in the strongest terms possible.”[12], Filming for season 1 began in August 2016 in the South of France until February 2017. Riviera was rated R16 in New Zealand for graphic violence, sexual violence, offensive language, sex scenes and nudity. Variety reported an audience of 2.3 million an episode, and more than 20 million downloads and views total.[5][6]. [10] The Clios' lavish "Villa Carmella" estate was filmed at the Chateau Diter in the Cote d'Azur. It premiered on Sky Atlantic on 15 June 2017. Jeff's loyalty to Georgina is pushed to its limit, while Irina threatens to crack under pressure as the family's suspicions grow. The first series of Riviera was released on 15 June 2017 on Sky Box Sets and NOW TV, and was Sky’s most successful original series, with an audience of 2.3 million an episode, and more than 20 million downloads and views total. "[19] The Guardian's Sam Wollaston called the series "awful", concluding that "Riviera might be flashy and moneyed but it lacks personality, charm, humour, soul. But can she track this elusive figure down? Furious, she vows to force him to close his investigation once and for all. Caught in the eye of a torrential rainstorm hours after disposing of Adam's body, a distressed Georgina is pulled from the sea by Raafi Al-Qadar, a wealthy businessman on honeymoon with his wife Daphne. With Jukes vanquished, it appears as if the family is out of danger – until Georgina is threatened by a stranger who demands she hands over the mysterious ‘Elena’ device. 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Goergina has abandoned the Riviera for a new life with a new name and is now scouring the world for stolen works of art with her partner Gabrial. Daphne befriends Georgina and offers to help her salvage her boat once the storm passes. Georgina is determined to get her life back on track, but faces police scrutiny when a friend’s death is revealed to be murder. Georgina and Noah continue the search for the stolen Vermeer, with a little help from Georgina's contacts on the black market. It is shallow, vulgar and boring. Directed by Hans Herbots. Meanwhile, Daphne is confronted by Georgina. Delormes uncovers the identity of … Riviera recap - What happened in seasons 1 and 2? Season 1 guide for Riviera TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Meanwhile, Adriana uncovers a shocking secret. Georgina must join forces with an unlikely ally when she receives a threat from a stranger. Georgina's world, and own nature, come undone as sins are revealed at last. [22], "MipTV Review: 'Riviera' From Sky Atlantic", "Altice To Co-Produce Sky's 'Riviera'; Cannes TV Fest Project Adds Former Culture Minister – Global Briefs", "Red hot Riviera becomes Sky Atlantic's biggest premiere in 2017", "Will Arnett Joins Julia Stiles' Sky Series 'Riviera, "Fox TV Latin America Promotion, Will Arnett Joins Sky Drama 'Riviera' — Global Briefs", "Riviera Renewed For Season 2 By Sky! After newlywed Georgina's billionaire husband Constantine is killed in a yacht explosion, she is shocked to discover the fortune and lifestyle he maintained was surrounded by violence, lies and drugs. Unable to keep her silence any longer, Georgina finally reveals the truth about what happened to Adam - but warns Irina that revealing the truth may destroy what little is left of the Clios empire. Riviera Season 1 Episode 8: Series 1, Episode 8 Summary: Georgina must join forces with an unlikely ally when she receives a threat from a stranger. With the help of her uncle Jeff (. The murder of one of her loved ones pushes Georgina to the edge, doubling her resolve to free the family from danger before anyone else is killed. Georgina becomes immersed in a world of lies, double-dealing and crime, as she seeks to uncover the truth about her husband's death. The fallout from the drive-by shootings on the red carpet at Victor's party send shockwaves through Buenos Aires as well as takes an emotional toll on Georgina and Gabriel, and their friendship. Riviera (S01E08): Series 1, Episode 8 Summary. Delormes finds a way to bring Negrescu to justice. and gave it two stars. EPISODE 1. [4] BARB announced official consolidated ratings for the episode as 709,000. Adriana confronts Adam about his altercation with Georgina while Delormes works out who has been working against him and attempts to bring them to justice…. EPISODE 2. s01e01 / Series 1, Episode 1 15th Jun '17 - 9:00pm After newlywed Georgina's billionaire husband Constantine is killed in a yacht explosion, she is shocked to discover the fortune and lifestyle he maintained was surrounded by violence, lies and hug. She and Carver hatch a plan to frame Brandeis for everything, but there’s one obstacle standing in their way: the fact that Brandeis doesn’t exist. Riviera: Season 2 Trailer Behind every great fortune is a great crime, and the second season of Riviera sees Georgina focused on trying to get away with murder as she fights to retain power within the Clios household and her position at the top of the elusive art world. Georgina and Noah speak with an underworld art collector who shows them photographs which suggest the Vermeer may be located somewhere in the grounds of the Eltham's estate. As Georgina and Robert hunt for the mysterious ‘Elena’ key, Christos is kidnapped and Georgina must put her problems with Irina to one side in order to try to extricate him. Riverdale recap: Betty and Bret go head-to-head at the quiz show By Samantha Highfill S4 E10 Recap Adriana challenges Adam with her proof. Riviera Season 1 Episode 9: Series 1, Episode 9 Summary: To keep her family safe, Georgina crosses a line she can never return from. Or could the truth be found in the safe room her husband installed not long before his death? The police believe the explosion is an accident but Georgina begins to suspect that it may have been murder – or even that Constantine may still be alive…. Meanwhile, Delormes discovers something among the remains recovered from the yacht explosion that may unlock the true motive for Constantine’s murder. Jukes intends to charge Georgina with Constantine’s crimes and send her to prison for a very long time. Georgina begins to suspect that Adam has some connection to the murderer and uses his feelings for her to try to tease out the truth. Riviera Season show reviews & Metacritic score: With Irina gravely ill, Georgina sees the damage that her lies and actions have caused the family. Georgina is mugged and races after the thief. [6] The first series premiered in the U.S. on 9 February 2019 on Ovation. As successful art curator Georgina Clios bids on a painting in New York, her husband Constantine Clios, head of the Clios Bank and a powerful figure on the Riviera… To do this she must face the danger head-on. To keep her family safe, Georgina crosses a line she can never return from. [2] The first series of Riviera was released on 15 June 2017 on Sky Box Sets and NOW TV,[4] and was Sky’s most successful original series,[5] with an audience of 2.3 million an episode, and more than 20 million downloads and views total. Escape to the Riviera with series 2 from 23 May on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV. Increasingly frustrated, she uses the Clios Foundation’s lavish annual fundraising gala, which Irina is hosting, to interrogate the one person she believes holds the key to Constantine’s criminal activities. Meanwhile, Delormes uncovers wreckage from the yacht that may change everything. "[20], Reviewing the first two episodes, The Telegraph's Hogan gave them two stars, befuddled by the show's success and then declaring "Indeed, amid all the pampered beauties and stubbly playboys, it was hard to find anybody to like, let alone root for. [9], Set in the French Riviera, the series follows Georgina Clios, an American art curator whose life is turned upside down after the death of her billionaire husband Constantine Clios in a yacht accident. Georgina uses Raoul's memorial to channel her grief over Constantine's sudden death, while a newly-motivated Nico sets his sights on the Clios empire. Christos's rehab goes well, but a new relationship puts him in danger. Delormes uncovers the identity of his opponent and attempts to take them down. Now convinced that her husband is dead, Georgina searches for clues as to what he was doing on the yacht the night he was killed. Adriana's 18th birthday celebrations are overcast when Christos collapses after having his drink spiked by Nico. Synopsis:With Christos abducted, Georgina and Irina work together to rescue him. To ensure his safety, Georgina has to cross a line she can never return from. Raoul (. He worked hard to please his father: he studied at Harvard Business School … Watch Riviera - Season 1, Episode 5 - Episode 5: Georgina uses the Clios Foundation's party to pin down a person of interest. Police Inspector Karim Delormes is also interested in Negrescu, but because he suspects the crime lord is somehow linked to the yacht explosion. The first series premiered in the U.S. on 9 February 2019 on Ovation. The Irish Independent's Darragh McManus described the series as an "exceedingly well-crafted soap" that is "beautifully filmed...with a stately pace, top-of-the-range acting talent and some interesting little philosophical musings on the nature of money. [13] The first episode of the series debuted at the MIPTV Media Market event in Cannes on 3 April 2017. Georgina discovers a message from Constantine, apparently from beyond the grave… could it finally lead her to the truth? Episode and Series guides for Riviera. With Julia Stiles, Lena Olin, Adrian Lester, Iwan Rheon. [1], Filming for season 2 started on 21 May 2018 to September 2018 in the Cote d'Azur, Monza,[14] Nice, and Monaco[15] for a 2019 release. Adriana visits her father in prison, determined to find out what has really happened to Adam. Episode 9 Georgina learns the truth about Nico, but as she homes in on the proof, events take a bad turn. [3] The series stars Anthony LaPaglia, Julia Stiles, Lena Olin, Adrian Lester, Iwan Rheon, Dimitri Leonidas and Roxane Duran. Adriana discovers Irina’s secret and the long- simmering feud with her mother finally comes to a head. Julia Stiles stars in a Sky original set in the glamorous French Riviera: sun-soaked playground to the super rich, and the perfect place to hide dangerous secrets.In Series 3, Georgina (Julia Stiles) has abandoned the cursed Riviera and started her life over, only to be thrown headlong into a dark and dangerous conspiracy. Constantine’s children from his first marriage, Adam, Christos and Adriana, struggle to come to terms with their father’s death while his ex-wife Irina uses his death to reassert her position in the family. Synopsis:At the villa, Irina holds a gala that Georgina uses to her advantage, questioning someone with critical information about Constantine. Georgina is informed that Constantine's dealings are under investigation by Interpol; Irina makes a deal with a prominent figure in the Riviera underworld. The girl who survived the explosion crashes the party; ‘Elena’ turns out not to be her name but, rather, what she’s searching for…. Christos's hedonistic behaviour spirals out of control. Find reviews for the latest series of Riviera or look back at early seasons. In order to try to nullify this threat, Georgina must join forces with an unlikely ally. Season 3 will pick up a year on from the explosive final episode of season 2. Following the murderous trail left by ‘Elena’, Delormes encounters a Syrian sex worker, Fatima, who may be able to help him bring Negrescu to justice. Desperate for the truth, Georgina gathers the family together to question them, while secretly hatching an alternative plan. Irina begins to become increasingly suspicious of Georgina's involvement in Adam's disappearance. In Buenos Aires, Victor and Dario are delighted to have Cesar back in one piece. Rehab is going well for a sober and rejuvenated Christos, until a new relationship puts him in danger. Adriana and Sophie’s friendship begins to blossom and Irina also takes her relationship with Negrescu to the next level by revealing a dark family secret. Later, Georgina runs into trouble with Ellen when visiting Alex. Desperate to turn the tables on Nico, Georgina and Jeff follow a drug trail. Synopsis:Nadia's assistants threaten the Clios' and Georgina unites with a surprising partner. Meanwhile a familiar face from season one makes a return, Georgina becomes more closely acquainted with Nico and Cassandra Eltham, and Christos throws himself into a risky new venture. As successful art curator Georgina Clios bids on a painting in New York, her husband Constantine Clios, head of the Clios Bank and a powerful figure on the Riviera, is killed in a yacht explosion. There were various sexual scenes introduced into the story and a lot of very expository dialogue. We have provided extensive coverage on Mike Kelley’s neo-noir social thriller, and you can read the recap of the previous episode by clicking these words. She soon must step out of her comfort zone to protect the family and herself. Irina informs the family of her decision to declare Adam officially missing. By Tasha Cerny on September 22, 2017 3 - TELEVISION NEWS, TV Reviews. A frustrated Georgina uses the Clios Foundation's lavish gala as an opportunity to pin down a person of interest, but the party receives an uninvited guest. On Grand Hotel Season 1 Episode 9, Gigi discovers the secrets that Santiago has been keeping from her, while Felix continues to try and make his way back into Gigi’s life. Georgina searches for answers by reviewing Constantine's movements on the day of the explosion. It also leads her to suspect that mysterious art collector Jon Brandeis may know the truth behind her husband’s murder. ", https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2019/05/23/riviera-series-2-episodes-1-2-review-character-root-rampaging/, https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/riviera-review-if-only-they-had-all-been-blown-up-on-that-yacht-h6db5ck8h, Alan Partridge: Welcome to the Places of My Life, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Riviera_(TV_series)&oldid=1006648714, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Hiberno-English, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Track Riviera season 1 episodes. "[21] The Times ' Carol Midgley stated, "Riviera is one of those shows about which one could almost write: “So bad it’s good.” But not quite because it’s mostly just bad." She soon must step out of her comfort zone to protect the family. Georgina and Gabriel interrogate a hungover Cesar about Tomas Castillo. Christos is delighted when Raafi agrees to come on board as the bank's new investor. Cassandra's secret finally gets out and Georgina comes face to face with Constantine. are investigating Constantine for money laundering and art forgery. RIVIERA season two will see the return of Georgina Clios as she tries to get away with murder. In the aftermath of the murder at the gala, the Clios family are questioned by the police. Adriana reels with guilt and runs to … [7] The second series was announced on 21 November 2017. Meanwhile, the only survivor from the yacht explosion, ‘Elena’, awakens.
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