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Iconic character John Rebus is reimagined 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.
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Iconic character John Rebus is reimagined 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.
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Richard RankinJohn Rebus
Brian FergusonMichael Rebus
Lucie ShorthouseSiobhan Clarke
Amy MansonRhona Moncrieffe
Stuart BowmanGer Cafferty
Caroline Lee-JohnsonGill Templer
Noof OusellamDarryl Christie
Thoren FergusonMalcolm Fox
BBC ScotlandUnited Kingdom
Eleventh Hour FilmsUnited Kingdom
Viaplay GroupSweden
BBCUnited KingdomWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
A violent street attack is investigated by DS John Rebus and new detective Siobhan Clarke. However, it's John’s family that pose unexpected problems, along with an awkward affair.
Directed by Niall MacCormickWritten by Gregory BurkeGuest stars Sean Buchanan, Michelle Duncan, Nick Rhys, Craig Mclean, Mia McKenzie, Aiden Connell, Cailean Galloway, Gilly Gilchrist
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Episode 2
Hard-up Michael Rebus's rash act in Fife has bloody consequences for his brother John, who faces a fatal confrontation. Meanwhile, Siobhan finds out who stopped the street attack, and John confesses to contact with criminal Cafferty.
Directed by Niall MacCormickWritten by Gregory BurkeGuest stars Nick Rhys, Craig Mclean, Andrew John Tait, Aiden Connell, Cailean Galloway, Gilly Gilchrist, Aston McAuley, Terence Rae
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Episode 3
John's words come back to haunt him, while his brother abducts drug dealer Darryl Christie and recruits ex-army comrades for a risky raid. John hears his paralysed former partner's confession.
Directed by Niall MacCormickWritten by Gregory BurkeGuest stars Sean Buchanan, Michelle Duncan, Nick Rhys, Craig Mclean, Mia McKenzie, Andrew John Tait, Aiden Connell, Aston McAuley
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Episode 4
John is frustrated at family gatherings, unaware that the Cafferty and Christie rivalry is viciously escalating, with Michael at its heart.
Directed by Fiona WaltonWritten by Gregory BurkeGuest stars Michelle Duncan, Nick Rhys, Mia McKenzie, Andrew John Tait, Aiden Connell, Cailean Galloway, Aston McAuley, Terence Rae
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Episode 5
Michael has motivation to kill Cafferty, as has John, while Darryl Christie tries retaliation, using Siobhan to help his plan.
Directed by Fiona WaltonWritten by Gregory BurkeGuest stars Sean Buchanan, Michelle Duncan, Nick Rhys, Mia McKenzie, Andrew John Tait, Aiden Connell, Cailean Galloway, Aston McAuley
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Episode 6
Lives are at stake, with John's loyalties torn and more revelations to come, while Rhona questions Chrissie, but home truths prove more dangerous.
Directed by Fiona WaltonWritten by Gregory BurkeGuest stars Sean Buchanan, Michelle Duncan, Nick Rhys, Mia McKenzie, Andrew John Tait, Aston McAuley, Melissa Collier, Cassidy Little
Where to watch RebusEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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