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Detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Inspector John Rebus, whose methods earn him the wrath of his superiors, does not hesitate to circumvent the law to enforce it.
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Detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. Inspector John Rebus, whose methods earn him the wrath of his superiors, does not hesitate to circumvent the law to enforce it.
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Ken StottInspector John Rebus
Claire PriceDS Siobhan Clarke
John HannahRebus
Sara StewartDCI Gill Templer
Jennifer BlackDCS Gill Templer
Sam HeughanPeter Carr
Karen GillanTerry Cotter
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Episode 1
Rebus is forced to attend a training course at police school following a public outburst, with his colleagues unaware that he is actually out to expose two corrupt police officers who have been running a protection racket, and could possibly be linked to the murder of a drug dealer.
Directed by Roger GartlandGuest stars Ron Donachie, Stella Gonet, Bryan Larkin, Jamie Michie
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Episode 2
Rebus is called to investigate when the naked body of the Moderator Elect of the Church of Scotland is found in a local cruising spot with the body of a naked woman. Forced to deal with ongoing political battles between the church and its ministers, Rebus must solve the case in time for the gathering of the General Assembly.
Directed by Morag FullartonWritten by Colin BatemanGuest stars Andrew Neil, John Stahl, Michael Carter, Ewan Stewart, Lorcan Cranitch, Hannah Donaldson, Cara Kelly
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Episode 3
Rebus investigates when an unidentified body is found in the grounds of a local Edinburgh hotel which is due to play host to the World Trade Summit. When another body is found in the grounds of Edinburgh castle, Special Branch intervene and warn Rebus off the case.
Directed by Martyn FriendGuest stars Jimmy Yuill, Nicholas Jones, Ron Donachie, Julie Graham
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Episode 4
Rebus finds himself being investigated by an old friend after a murderer walks free on a technicality. Matters are made worse when the suspect and his brother are found dead, and the prosecutor in the case is found to have been paid off to discredit Rebus and his colleagues.
Directed by Roger GartlandWritten by Roger GartlandGuest stars Sam Heughan, Graeme Rooney, Thérèse Bradley, Lindy Whiteford, Nicholas Farrell, Brian McCardie
Where to watch RebusEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
