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The Rigis asupernatural thriller seriesset on an isolated oil rig located 150 miles into the ocean off the coast of Scotland. Shortly before the crew is set to depart for the mainland, a mysterious fog rolls in, cutting off all contact with the outside world. While the crew tries to work out what’s going on, they realize the unnatural fog isn’t the only issue they have to deal with. Somewhere, deep beneath the sea, something dangerous is waking up.
Keep reading to find out everything we know so far aboutThe Rig.
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What Is The Rig About?
The Rigcenters on a crew of people on board an oil drilling station located deep within the oceans surrounding Scotland. The crew is led by Magnus MacMillan, the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) - this title is held by the most senior member on board an offshore platform. Also overseeing the staff is newcomer Rose Mason, a scientist and representative of the oil company.The Rigbegins with a handful of crew members preparing to leave for the mainland, but problems soon begin to arise with increasingly alarming intensity. At first, the incidents don’t seem too out of the ordinary; a suddenly weak power supply causes unpredictable outages throughout the rig, with “shakes” seemingly coming from underneath the structure following soon after. But all of that can be explained away, right? The crew are drilling for oil, so of course some turbulence from the ground below is to be expected. However, when a thick, mysterious fog begins to roll towards them, the team begin to realize that something supernatural is at play - and whatever it is wants their attention.
Is There a Trailer for The Rig?
Prime Videoreleased a trailer forThe Rigon their official YouTube channel on July 15, 2025. The trailer begins with leader Magnus telling disgruntled crew members that they will not be leaving for the mainland as planned and that they should continue working until they can do so. We also see the onset of supernatural events on board the rig: flickering lights, power outages in the team’s accommodation block, and tremors from deep within the earth. Initially, the crew believes that these incidents can be explained by the oil drilling work that takes place on the rig, but it’s not long before they spot an ominous fog rolling across the ocean toward them. As the fog engulfs them, the group begins to realize that what’s happening to them is something unnatural. From watching the trailer, it’s clear to see that Magnus and Rose will be key players in getting to the bottom of whatever is going on. Rose is seen noticing that since the fog descended, crew members have begun to experience psychological difficulties. As the crew descends further into a panicked frenzy and begins fighting among themselves, Rose delves further into research and pieces together that “something old” is waking up. The action-packed trailer ends on a nail-biting cliffhanger when Rose, seemingly communicating with something off-screen says “we’re listening now”.
Who’s In the Cast of The Rig?
Emily Hampshire(Schitt’s Creek) plays Rose Mason, a scientist and representative of the oil company who is new to the rig.Iain Glen(Resident Evil) plays crew leader and OIM Magnus MacMillan. Joining them in various roles of crew members on board the rig areLine of Dutyco-starsMartin Compstonas Fulmer Hamilton,Mark Bonnaras Alwyn Evans, andRochenda Sandallas Cat Braithwaite. Also in the cast areOwen Teale(Game of Thrones) as Lars Hutton andStuart McQuarrie(Trainspotting) as Colin Murchison. The full cast list also includesRichard Peppleas Grant Dunlin,Calvin Dembaas Baz Roberts,Emun Elliottas Leck Longman,Abraham Popoolaas Easter Ayodeji,Molly Veversas Heather Shaw, andDougie Rankinas William Johnson.
When and Where Can You Watch The Rig?
Filming forThe Rigbegan in March 2021 and wrapped in August 2021. Interestingly, this production is the first Prime Video original filmed entirely in Scotland. Due to this, the cast and crew celebrated with a world premiere of the pilot held at Everyman cinema in Leith, Scotland in December 2022.The Rigwill be available to wider audiences when it releases globally on Prime Video on July 01, 2025. All six episodes are expected to be available to binge on the day of release.
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Who Are the Creators of The Rig?
David MacphersoncreatedThe Rig, reportedly after hearing stories from his father about his time in the gas and oil industry. As well as creating and producing the series, Macpherson wrote four of the six episodes.The Rigis Macpherson’s first on-screen production. Other writers for the series includeMatthew Jacobs Morgan(Hollyoaks) andMeg Salter(Gangs of London). The first half of the series is directed byJohn Strickland(Line of Duty) and the final half byAlex Holmes(The Letter for the King). The series is produced by Macpherson, Strickland,Matt Brown,Alan Church,Suzanne Reid,Derek Wax, andSamantha Winter, with series music byBlanck Massand cinematography byJohn Lee.
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Under the Dome(2013 - 2015):Under the Domewas adapted for the screen fromStephen King’s novel of the same title. The series begins with Dale “Barbie” Barbara attempting to escape town after burying a body in the surrounding forest. Before he can do so, an invisible barrier cuts off the town from the rest of the world. With the residents trapped, dark connections begin to come to light as the secrets of the town are uncovered.
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