Full Breakdown
Rebus Returns: Season 2 Filming Commences Across Edinburgh and Glasgow
6/3/2026, 9:06:40 PM
Production Launch and Schedule
Filming for the second series of the BBC’s adaptation of Ian Rankin’s *Rebus* has officially begun in Edinburgh and Glasgow. The six-episode production, written by Gregory Burke, is slated to debut in 2027 on BBC One, BBC Scotland and the iPlayer service. Eleventh Hour Films confirmed that principal photography will continue over the coming months, preserving the series’ gritty Scottish setting.
Expanded Cast Line-up
The new instalment introduces fresh talent alongside returning performers. New faces include John Michie, Stephen McCole, Emily Barber, Lorne MacFadyen, Conor Berry, Ivan Ivashkin, Olga Safronova, Douglas Russell, Alexis Rodney, Reece Montague and Joshua Haynes. Returning cast members are Brian Ferguson (Michael Rebus), Lucie Shorthouse (DC Siobhan Clarke), Amy Manson (Rhona Moncrieffe), Neshla Caplan (Chrissie Rebus), Stuart Bowman (Ger Cafferty), Noof Ousellam (Darryl Christie), Thoren Ferguson (Malcolm Fox), Mia McKenzie (Sammy Rebus), Andrew John Tait (Neil MacKenzie) and Cassidy Little (Cammy).
Thematic Direction of Season 2
Season 2 will continue to explore Rebus’s intricate world, delving into his investigations of Scottish crime and personal turmoil while examining how violent criminals intersect with the professional bourgeois sphere of law and finance—an area that police often avoid. The narrative aims to deepen the detective’s personal struggles and probe organised crime’s connections to the financial sector, a thread established in the first series.
Season 1 Audience Reach and Accolades
The inaugural series attracted 6.3 million viewers across all platforms and secured three RTS Scotland awards – Best Drama, Best Writer and Best Director – according to coverage in the *Mirror*. The strong audience response and critical acclaim have heightened expectations for the forthcoming season.
Official Comments from the Creative Team
The BBC’s press office highlighted the production’s enthusiasm. Rankin said he feels strong excitement about returning to Rebus’s world and praised the returning team, noting that the crew feels very fortunate after the first series. He added that the new talent brings fresh energy and ideas to the story, and said Rebus is a driven but flawed detective, endlessly determined and frequently at odds with himself.
Verbatim Quotes
- “There’s a real sense of excitement about stepping back into Rebus's world,” — Richard Rankin, Actor
- “We were incredibly fortunate with the team we assembled for the first series, and it’s a genuine pleasure to be returning alongside so many familiar faces, both in front of and behind the camera.” — Richard Rankin
- “At the same time, we’re welcoming some fantastic new talent this season, and it’s already exciting to see the energy, ideas and depth they’re bringing to the story.” — Richard Rankin
- “He's fiercely driven, deeply flawed, endlessly determined and often at war with himself.” — Richard Rankin
Anticipated Release
Season 2 is expected to arrive on BBC One, BBC Scotland and the iPlayer service in 2027, following the completion of filming later this year. The release will extend the series’ exploration of contemporary Scottish crime.
