Where to Watch The Rig
- jackmeat31 mars 2025My quick rating - 6.0/10. Set on a remote Scottish oil rig, The Rig kicks off with an eerie, supernatural premise as a dense fog rolls in, isolating the crew and unleashing forces beyond their comprehension. The show thrives on its claustrophobic setting, creating a palpable sense of dread, with stunning visuals and impressive special effects amplifying the unease. Iain Glen does a good job through both seasons as Magnus, the head honcho of the rig, bringing a steady, commanding presence to the role. Emily Hampshire also stands out with a solid performance as the strong female lead, always managing to rein in the macho guys when they veer too far into tough-guy mode. Martin Compston had an interesting and pivotal role, though it seemed to shift between seasons, making his character arc feel slightly inconsistent. Season 1 is an engaging slow-burn mystery, filled with tension and unanswered questions that kept me hooked. It borrows elements from The Mist, The Thing, and Alien, but never enough to feel derivative—it blends familiar ideas into something uniquely its own. The pacing is tight, the mystery intriguing, and the performances solid across the board. (7/10) Unfortunately, Season 2 loses steam. The momentum built in the first season fades as the show struggles to maintain the same level of tension and intrigue. The writing feels lazier, relying on familiar tricks that no longer hold the same impact. While it does attempt to break away from its earlier inspirations, the execution doesn’t quite land, making it a less compelling watch. (5/10) With the way things ended, the door is left open for continuation, but if the show were to return, it would likely take a very different direction from what we’ve seen so far. Whether that’s a good or bad thing remains to be seen, but as it stands, The Rig works best as a full binge, especially now that a third season seems unlikely.
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The Rig has 2 seasons.
The Rig has 12 episodes.
The key characters in The Rig are Rose Mason (Emily Hampshire), Magnus MacMillan (Iain Glen), Fulmer Hamilton (Martin Compston).
The Rig was directed by John Strickland, Alex Holmes.
The Rig was produced by Jason Connery, Suzanne Reid.
När besättningen på Kinloch Bravo blir avskurna från all kommunikation med det skotska fastlandet av en mystisk dimma, måste de kämpa för att hitta en väg hem samtidigt som de hanterar miljöpåfrestningar, ökande paranoia och stigande spänningar. Men eftersom hotet mot dem visar sig vara något bortom deras vildaste fantasi, måste den splittrade besättningen enas för att överleva.
The Rig is rated Från 15 år.
The Rig is a Drama, Mystik, Science Fiction show.
The Rig has an audience rating of 4 out of 10.
The Rig episodes are 51m long.
There is no information yet from the studio on if there will be another season.