"The River" Valid Only as a Satire of Reality Television

This article goes into some interesting territory in reviewing "The River"- and makes a claim that the format itself (that of a found footage narrative) is inappropriate for television. The ridiculous premise, according to this author, is made even more laughable by the unrealistic narrative. I found this to be an accurate analysis. What does everyone think?

The River

This article just goes into the episode "Peaches" and talks about The River. It talks about how the show resembles parts from Paranormal Activity and Empire of the Sun. Tuesday's episode was the first one to have a "deep emotional pull".

'The River' Is A 'Little Movie Every Week,' Star Says

This article explains how The River is going to work and I think it might just be right. 'River' actress Eloise Mumford states that the pace of the show, which is pretty quick, will actually work as an advantage for the series.

I think she is right. The first episode started with suspense right away and did a good job at drawing me in.