BBC Renews Edinburgh Series Rebus for Second Season

The BBC has renewed its adaptation of Ian Rankin's best-selling Rebus novels for a second series, with Richard Rankin reprising his role as Detective Sergeant John Rebus. Set in present-day Edinburgh, the new six-part series will explore the connections between the violent drug trade and the professional worlds of law and finance. The first series, which premiered in 2024, attracted 6.3 million viewers for its debut episode and won three RTS Scotland awards, although some viewers criticized the actors' accents. Ian Rankin serves as the show's executive producer and expressed excitement about the continuation, while screenwriter Gregory Burke, known for his acclaimed plays and films, returns to write the new season. BBC Scotland’s head of commissioning praised the storytelling and production quality, emphasizing the show's importance in the broadcaster's strategy to deliver impactful Scottish scripted content. The first series is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer.