''Rebus'' is a Scottish

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television series based on the

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novels by Sir Ian Rankin, and starring

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in the titular role. The episodes are written by

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, directed by

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and Fiona Walton. Burke and Ian Rankin also serve as executive producers. It was produced by Swedish streaming service

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but sold to

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. The series, which consists of six episodes, began airing on 17 May 2024.

Synopsis

The story follows Detective John Rebus as he deals with an infamous

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gangster, at the same time dealing with the aftermath of his divorce and a changing workplace,

Cast and characters

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as DC Siobhan Clarke, Rebus's partner * Thoren Ferguson as DI Malcolm Fox *

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as DI Gill Templer * Sean Buchanan as George Blantyre, Rebus's mentor *

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as Maggie, George's wife * Stuart Bowman as Ger Cafferty, a mobster * Noof Ousellam as Darryl Christie, a powerful businessman * Brian Ferguson as

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, John's brother * Neshla Caplan as Chrissie, Michael's wife *

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Rhona Rhona is the name of: * Rhona Adair (1878–1961), British golf champion * Rhona Bennett (born 1976), American singer, actress and model * Rhona Brankin (born 1950), Labour Co-operative politician and Member of the Scottish Parliament * Rhona Bro ...

, John's ex-wife and Sammy's mother * Mia McKenzie as

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, John and Rhona's daughter

Production

The series was announced in November 2022, as the debut UK production of Swedish streaming service

. In March 2023,

was announced as the star. In April, the supporting cast was announced, along with the fact that filming had started. The episodes are written by Gregory Burke, and directed by Niall MacCormick and Fiona Walton, with Burke and Ian Rankin serving as executive producers. The series consists of six episodes. In 2024, after post-production had ended,

decided to move away from the UK, and sold ''Rebus'' to the

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Broadcast

The series aired on

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and

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on 17 May 2024. In Australia,

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aired the complete series on

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streaming service from 2 August, with episodes also aired weekly on television from 15 August.

References

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