Ian Rankin

BBC acquires John Rebus reimagining following detective’s early days

A man stands outside an open building, perhaps a garage, in which a man sits, out of focus

The book series began in 1987, with Knots & Crosses, and has since been adapted for screen, stage and radio.

The new six-part series takes place during Rebus’s days as a Detective Sergeant in Edinburgh. When his veteran brother Michael turns criminal, John finds his loyalty torn between family and the law.

Produced by Eleventh Hour Films for Swedish streaming service Viaplay, the show was filmed across Edinburgh and Glasgow in 2023.