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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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
The body of a missing prostitute is found, and the circumstances recall an unsolved murder from twenty years before. Rebus is convinced that the prime suspect from the earlier case has struck again.
Directed by Roger GartlandWritten by David Kane, Daniel BoyleGuest stars Robert Cavanah, David Robb, Lynsey Baxter, Stuart McQuarrie
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Episode 2
The detective angers his superiors when he tries to connect a member of Edinburgh's criminal fraternity to the shooting of two boys and a teacher at a local college. One of the victims turns out to be the son of Rebus's cousin, giving Templar the perfect reason to take him off the case. However, the copper is determined to trace a schoolgirl he is certain holds the key to the mystery.
Directed by Matthew EvansWritten by Matthew EvansGuest stars Karen Gillan, Ciaron Kelly
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Episode 3
A charity campaigner is caught with a prostitute during a raid on a brothel. Rebus heads a double murder enquiry when the man's wife and another woman are found dead in connected incidents.
Directed by Matthew EvansGuest stars Gary Lewis, Joanne Froggatt
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Episode 4
A man shoots himself in the offices of an investment bank. Rebus is tipped off to a possible financial scandal, but his investigation is frustrated by powerful vested interests.
Directed by Roger GartlandGuest stars Pip Torrens, Alan Tall, Anna Chancellor, Ron Donachie, Roy Marsden
Where to watch RebusEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
