Prime Video has dropped its official first look at the second season of a gripping thriller starring Line of Duty’s Martin Compston. Also featuring Game of Thrones’ Iain Glen and Schitt’s Creek favourite Emily Hampshire, the six-part series was the streamer’s first original show filmed entirely in Scotland . It became one of the platform’s most popular dramas upon its release in January 2023, leaving countless fans on the edge of their seats for the follow-up.
Now, almost two years later, Prime Video has confirmed the second season of The Rig will launch in January of next year and revealed the first images of the upcoming episodes. Glen, Hampshire and Compston are all returning, along with Rochenda Sandall and Mark Addy. The streamer has also confirmed newcomers Alice Krige, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Ross Anderson, Phil McKee and Johannes Roaldsen Fürst will be joining the cast.
Plus, the follow-up will undergo a major change by shifting the action to a new setting; a secret facility in the Arctic Circle. Viewers have already been gripped by the mystery so far. One five-star review said: “This was one of the best thought out shows I’ve ever seen.
The scenery was amazing and so well executed and same with the story line. Every episode you always wanted to know more which made it more gripping. “The fact that it wasn’t too wild with the supernatural activity made it perfect and almost like it was real.
To add to that the casting was amazing and they fit the role.