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[10/14/24 - 09:07 AM]
New Adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin's Iconic Detective "Rebus" Makes Highly Anticipated US Debut Thursday, November 7 on Viaplay
The English-language series offers a fresh interpretation of the beloved character from Sir Ian Rankin's detective novels, which have sold more than 30 million copies and been translated into 36 languages.

[via press release from Viaplay]

New Adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin's Iconic Detective REBUS Makes Highly Anticipated US Debut Thursday, November 7 on Viaplay

Aired on the BBC to rave reviews and more than 10 million streams; New English-Language series stars Richard Rankin (Outlander)

"The most irresistible incarnation yet" -The Guardian

"Twisty and gripping... Fans of the books should leave well satisfied" -The Evening Standard

"Rebus feels re-energised... Scottish drama at its best" -Radio Times

"A most welcome revival" -The Telegraph

"Love it... Rankin is terrific" -The Scotsman

Recently airing on the BBC to rave reviews and more than 10 million streams on BBC iPlayer, the new adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin's internationally best-selling "Inspector Rebus" novels, Rebus, with Richard Rankin (Outlander) in the title role debuts in the US on Thursday, November 7 with all six episodes available to binge on the Viaplay US streaming service. The English-language series offers a fresh interpretation of the beloved character from Sir Ian Rankin's detective novels, which have sold more than 30 million copies and been translated into 36 languages. Rebus reimagines the iconic character John Rebus as a younger Detective Sergeant, drawn into a violent criminal conflict that turns personal when his brother Michael, a former soldier, crosses the line into criminality.

Set in present-day Edinburgh, a demoted John Rebus is at a psychological crossroads. As he struggles to navigate a world increasingly driven by technology, Rebus finds himself embroiled in a toxic affair with the wife of his disabled former police partner and replaced in his daughter's life by his ex-wife's wealthy husband. Rebus begins to wonder if he still has a role to play as a father and contemporary police officer. In a world of divisive politics and national deprivation, does the law still have meaning or is everyone reverting to an older set of rules? And if so, why shouldn't Rebus?

A brazen daylight attack draws Rebus and his new partner into a gang war which escalates when Rebus's ex-soldier brother steals from drug dealers to provide for his family. Rebus finds himself torn between protecting his brother and enforcing the law to bring him to justice.

A fresh and thrilling offering in the high-end crime genre, with a globally recognizable character at the heart of the story, the series explores family, morality and class through an emotionally-charged story, set against the Scottish landmarks that Rankin's readers know so well.

Produced by Eleventh Hour Films (Foyle's War) for Viaplay, the six-part series is written by the award-winning Gregory Burke ('71) and is skillfully directed by BAFTA-winner Niall MacCormick (Complicit, The Victim) and Fiona Walton (Shetland, London Kills).

In addition to Richard Rankin, the all-star cast includes Brian Ferguson (The Ipcress File), Lucie Shorthouse (We Are Lady Parts), Stuart Bowman (The Rings of Power, Grantchester, Bodyguard), Amy Manson (The Diplomat), Neshla Caplan (The Rig), Noof Ousellam (Andor, Vigil), Caroline Lee-Johnson (Trying), Sean Buchanan (Mary Queen of Scots), Thoren Ferguson (Emmerdale Farm) and Michelle Duncan (Baptiste, Dalgliesh).

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COMING UP ON VIAPLAY US:

· Mon., Oct 14, 21, 28: 'Max Verstappen Races into the US' - Five documentaries in English with F1's record-breaking, superstar racing driver make their US debut (10/14 Max Verstappen: Off the Beaten Track, Verstappen: Master of the Track; 10/21 Max's Machine, F1 Talks with Max Verstappen; and 10/28 F1 2023: Champion Becoming a Legend)

· Thurs., Oct 24: Secrets - Award-winning director Kaspar Munk's contemporary family drama series starring Pilou Asbæk (Game of Thrones, Uncharted), Iben Hjejle (High Fidelity), and Evin Ahmad (Who Is Erin Carter?) Trailer (Pilou Asbæk and Kaspar Munk Interviews Available)

· Thurs., Oct 31: The Box - A gripping, English-language psychological thriller starring Anna Friel (Marcella) and Peter Stormare (John Wick 2, Fargo) Trailer

· Thurs., Nov. 7: Rebus - Sir Ian Rankin's iconic detective series starring Richard Rankin (Outlander) and recently aired on BBC to rave reviews and ratings. Intl BBC Trailer. Interview Opportunities: Lead Richard Rankin (Outlander)

· Thurs., Nov. 14: Verstappen - Lion Unleashed 1-3 - Featuring exclusive interviews with Max, his father Jos, and manager Raymond looking back at each of Max's record-breaking seasons (2021-2023).

· Thurs., Nov. 21: RONJA, the Robber's Daughter, Season - One of the most ambitious Nordic series ever, this fantasy adventure series aired outside the US on Netflix and was a Top 10 series in 15 countries and was adapted by the creator of the iconic Nordic series The Bridge

· Thurs., Nov. 28: Max Verstappen - Anatomy of a Champion - With unprecedented access, this behind-the-scenes portrait examines the relationships that shaped Max into the driver he is today. (Trailer) Also added: Max Verstappen Picture Perfect and Verstappen Near Perfect.

About Viaplay:

The Viaplay add-on streaming service features thousands of hours of premium Nordic and European series and films. Viaplay's US content offering focuses on the Nordic region's high-quality and psychologically penetrating titles: from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries.

Now available:

· Nordic Noir/Crime Dramas: BBC Nordic Noir End of Summer; Lars Mikkelsen in Face to Face, an intense interrogation drama; Murderesses, a gripping Polish crime thriller; Furia S1&2, a hit political thriller; Veronika, a psychological thriller with a supernatural twist; Trom, a mystery set in the picturesque Faroe Islands; Detective Maria Kallo S1&2, based on the bestselling book series; Darkness: Those Who Kill S1-3, a hugely popular Nordic Noir series; and Black Sands, a dark, popular Icelandic mystery; as well as all three films from the renowned Millennium/The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy

· Dramas: Timely, isolationist drama The Fortress, starring Russell Tovey; The Architect, the award-winning dystopian dramedy starring Eili Harboe (Succession) and called "vicious and funny" by The New York Times; International Emmy-nominated The Dreamer - Becoming Karen Blixen starring Connie Nielsen (Gladiator); and Swedish 'TV Drama of the Year' nominee Limbo

· Young Adult Series: Provocative dramas Threesome, S1-2 and Delete Me, S1-2 and International Emmy(R)-nominated, coming of age LGBTQ+ series One of the Boys

· Documentaries: Haunting true crime docuseries Under the Radar - Secrets of a Swedish Serial Killer operating in America; The Most Remote Restaurant in the World, a "can't miss documentary" (Forbes) following the nearly impossible journey of a chef to set up shop in a remote location; sports documentaries on footballers Bendtner, Cody Gakpo, and Haaland; and Liv Ullmann: A Road Less Travelled, a star-studded, intimate portrait of the legendary actress.





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