Amazon unveils the first images from Season 2 of ‘The Rig’, set for January 2025.
- The series, filmed in Edinburgh, achieved international acclaim with its first season debut in 2023.
- Season 2 promises returning stars like Iain Glen and introduces new faces for a captivating storyline.
- The plot thickens with crew stranded at a mysterious Arctic facility following a catastrophic tsunami.
- Expect to explore pressing global themes interwoven with advanced ocean technologies.
Amazon has released the initial images for the much-anticipated second season of the Scottish sci-fi thriller, ‘The Rig’. Fans can look forward to its premiere in January 2025. This gripping six-part series is filmed at Edinburgh’s First Stage Studios, continuing the strong narrative established by its predecessor, which debuted in 2023 and gained significant popularity both within the UK and internationally.
Viewers will see familiar faces return to the series, including Iain Glen, Martin Compston, and Emily Hampshire. These actors are joined by fresh talents such as Ross Anderson and Alice Krige. The ensemble cast is set to deliver riveting performances that deepen the drama and suspense.
In the unfolding events of Season 2, the surviving members of the Kinloch Bravo crew find themselves transported by helicopter to an enigmatic location known as the Stac, situated in the forbidding and treacherous Arctic terrains. Here, they must confront the repercussions of the calamity that annihilated the Bravo facility. The storyline escalates as they encounter corporate machinations, treacherous conspiracies, and new threats lurking within the depths of the ocean.
Throughout the series, viewers are offered a narrative rich in global relevance, touching on ideas that bridge the planet’s past, present, and speculative future. It also takes audiences to stunning environments and delves into frontier ocean technologies like deep sea mining. This continuation promises thrilling entertainment blended with thought-provoking content.
The show is the creative brainchild of David Macpherson, who remarks on the vast unexplored potential of the deep ocean: “The deep ocean contains over 95% of the life-supporting space on our planet and we still explore it with candle light.” His collaboration with Meg Salter on Episode 4, and direction by John Strickland and Alex Holmes, ensures a captivating viewing experience.
Season 2 of ‘The Rig’ is poised to captivate audiences with its intriguing plot and stellar cast.
