Series synopsis
The Rig is a British drama mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Prime Video on January 6, 2023. It ended on January 2, 2025. It was created by David Macpherson. It stars Emily Hampshire, Iain Glen, Martin Compston and Rochenda Sandall.
When the crew of the Kinloch Bravo find themselves cut off from all communication with the Scottish mainland by a mysterious fog, they must fight to find a way home whilst managing environmental pressures, mounting paranoia and rising tensions. But as the threat facing them reveals itself to be something beyond their wildest imagination, the divided crew must form an alliance to ensure survival.
Premise
When the crew of the Kinloch Bravo find themselves cut off from all communication with the Scottish mainland by a mysterious fog, they must fight to find a way home whilst managing environmental pressures, mounting paranoia and rising tensions. But as the threat facing them reveals itself to be something beyond their wildest imagination, the divided crew must form an alliance to ensure survival.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Emily Hampshire as Rose Mason
- Iain Glen as Magnus MacMillan
- Martin Compston as Fulmer Hamilton
- Rochenda Sandall as Cat Braithwaite
- Owen Teale as Lars Hutton
- Calvin Demba as Barry 'Baz' Roberts
- Molly Vevers as Heather Shaw
- Richard Pepple as Grant Dunlin
Supporting cast
- Stuart McQuarrie as Colin Murchison
- Alice Krige as Lennox
- Abraham Popoola as Easter Ayodeji
- Mark Addy as Coake
- Nikhil Parmar as Harish
- Ross Anderson as Cameron
- Phil McKee as Bremner
- Johannes Roaldsen Fürst as Askel
- Mark Bonnar as Alwyn
- Emun Elliott as Leck
- Cameron Fulton as Garrow
- Neshla Caplan as Kacey
Guest cast
- Mark Bonnar as Alwyn
- Emun Elliott as Leck
- Cameron Fulton as Garrow
- Neshla Caplan as Kacey
- Neila Stephens as Charlie CR 10
- Zach Gerard as Helicopter Pilot
- Hiftu Quasam as Emma Mackendick
- Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Darian York
- Susan Rae as Newsreader
- Benedict Andrew as Survey Team Leader
- Meg Salter as Journalist
- Sanjeev Kohli as Doctor Sail
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 6, 2023 | January 6, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 2, 2025 | January 2, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 When the Kinloch Bravo's crew find themselves stranded on their production platform, first when their chopper is diverted and then by a mysterious fog that affects the entire oil field, rig boss Magnus' attempts to find a practical solution are thwarted by a horrifying accident and a growing sense of unease onboard. |
January 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The appearance of the rig's Stand By Vessel raises hopes of escape in the team – leaving geologist Rose until sunrise to try and work out the scientific nature of the mysterious ash onboard before the crew abandon ship and make a break for it. But with tensions running high, some are compelled to take the situation into their own hands, with serious consequences. |
January 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With Baz missing and presumed dangerous, the crew split into groups to search the production module and find him, and Rose takes the painful decision to isolate Fulmer. But as Rose makes a perplexing breakthrough, the manhunt becomes more frightening and mysterious when the crew are hit by power failures and paranoia, and they discover things that push them far beyond their comfort zone. |
January 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Held captive on a new high-tech rig, the Bravo crew are launched into a rescue mission deep beneath the sea. But Pictor have not revealed all they know about what lurks on the ocean floor... |
January 2, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Laden with explosives, Magnus, Fulmer and Bremner head onto the Arctic glacier to bring aid to those trapped below. |
January 2, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Fulmer's rift with Rose leaves him open to manipulation from Coake, but his plans to exploit Fulmer are interrupted when Cameron takes a drastic step. |
January 2, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2023 |
| Last aired | January 2, 2025 |
| Status | canceled |