BBC продлил сериал «Ребус» на второй сезон после успеха у 6,3 млн зрителей

The BBC has announced it is renewing its adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin's best-selling Rebus novels for a second series. Richard Rankin's portrayal of the hard-bitten Edinburgh detective proved a hit with viewers when it first aired in spring last year.

The six-part debut series attracted 6.3 million viewers across all platforms and recently won three RTS Scotland awards. The success has prompted the broadcaster to commission another run of episodes featuring the iconic Scottish detective.

Drug trade investigation ahead

In the upcoming second series, detective sergeant John Rebus will investigate connections between Edinburgh's violent drug trade and the "professional bourgeois world of law and finance, where police sometimes fear to tread". The six-part series is being produced by Eleventh Hour Films with Gregory Burke writing the screenplay.

Sir Ian Rankin, who serves as executive producer on the show, expressed his excitement about the renewal. He said: "Season one of Rebus ended on a cliffhanger. Only screenwriter Gregory Burke knows what happens next."

Creator's enthusiasm revealed

"So I'm hugely excited that season two will soon be with us," Sir Ian added. "Rebus is back - mean, moody and as magnificent as ever!"

Screenwriter Gregory Burke said he was "delighted to be given the chance by the BBC and Eleventh Hour Films to bring Rebus back to the nation's TV screens once more". He praised Sir Ian's character and body of work as "the perfect materials with which to explore contemporary Scottish society and the turbulent world that surrounds it".

BBC Scotland's commitment

Louise Thornton, head of commissioning at BBC Scotland, said the broadcaster was "blown away with the audience response to the new-look Rebus first time round". She confirmed that bringing it back for a second series was "always a priority".

"The combination of brilliant storytelling, powerful performances and top class production values will make this new series must-see television," Thornton said. She added that the commission forms part of BBC Scotland's recently-announced strategy to bring more high impact scripted content from Scotland.

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