John Krasinski and Matthew Rhys to Star in Thriller Series “Silent River” on Prime Video

Amazon has been churning out what some might call “Dad Thrillers” in recent years, with hit shows like Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Reacher, Bosch, and more. Now, it seems like Prime Video is gearing up to unleash its most dad-worthy thriller yet. According to Deadline, John Krasinski, known for his role in Jack Ryan, and Matthew Rhys, star of Perry Mason and The Americans, are teaming up to lead Silent River, a new thriller series created by Aaron Rabin, who Krasinski worked with on Jack Ryan.

While details about the plot are scarce, the brief description from Deadline has us hooked. It’s described as a story about two men, played by Krasinski and Rhys, whose lives are more intertwined than they realize. Silent River delves into the dark underbelly of small-town America following the discovery of a serial killer among them. With Rabin at the helm and Andrew Bernstein, another Jack Ryan alum, set to direct, there’s plenty to be excited about.

Amazon’s head of television, Vernon Sanders, expressed excitement about the project, stating, “We are thrilled to continue our work with John Krasinski, Allyson Seeger, and Sunday Night on this gripping series, which delves into the mysteries and secrets of small-town America.” With Krasinski and Rhys on board for this intriguing and psychological thriller, it’s sure to keep global audiences on the edge of their seats.

As for whether Silent River will become the next obsession for Dad thriller fans or fall flat upon release, only time will tell. But the idea of Jack Ryan and Perry Mason teaming up in a series created by those who propelled Krasinski from his role as Jim on The Office to an action star? That’s enough to guarantee we’ll be tuning in when Silent River hits our screens.