The Rig Season 1 • TV Show
The Rig
6.7 / 10 (244 votes) 2023-01-06TV-14 · US
The Rig • TV Show • Rating 6.7 out of 10
seasons Season 1 Season 2
Seasons of The Rig
The Rig currently has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. Most episodes run for around 55 minutes, giving it the feel of a full hour-long drama. The series is currently marked as "Canceled". The most recently aired episode came out in 2025.
The Rig Season 2 • TV Show
release-radar
Are there new episodes of The Rig coming?
The Rig is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on January 2, 2025. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 15 (GB), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for The Rig
Watch the main official trailer for The Rig in one place. Most of these clips were released around November 2022, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
Uploaded in November 2022
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overview
What is The Rig about?
When the crew of the Kinloch Bravo find themselves cut off from all communication with the Scottish mainland by a mysterious fog, they must fight to find a way home whilst managing environmental pressures, mounting paranoia and rising tensions. But as the threat facing them reveals itself to be something beyond their wildest imagination, the divided crew must form an alliance to ensure survival. It blends drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy elements. The series reflects a distinct United Kingdom style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, David Macpherson.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for The Rig
The Rig has been releasing episodes between January 2023 and January 2025 across 2 seasons. So far there are 12 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 24 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of The Rig
The main cast includes Emily Hampshire, Iain Glen and Martin Compston. Behind the scenes, it is created by David Macpherson, shaped by showrunner John Strickland.
Emily Hampshire
as Rose Mason
Iain Glen
as Magnus MacMillan
Martin Compston
as Fulmer Hamilton
Rochenda Sandall
as Cat Braithwaite
Owen Teale
as Lars Hutton
Molly Vevers
as Heather Shaw
Stuart McQuarrie
as Colin Murchison
Alice Krige
as Lennox
Abraham Popoola
as Easter Ayodeji
Nikhil Parmar
as Harish
Ross Anderson
as Cameron
Phil McKee
as Bremner
Johannes Roaldsen Fürst
as Askel