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title: 'Canada: Rebus makes Canadian debut September 25 on Viaplay'
url: 'https://press.viaplaygroup.com/post/canada-rebus-makes-canadian-debut-september-25-on-viaplay'
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published: '2025-08-22T16:13:09+00:00'
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description: "New Adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin’s Iconic Detective \r\nREBUS\r\nMakes Highly Anticipated Canadian Debut \r\nThursday, September 25\r\non Viaplay Canada\r\n\_\r\n\_"
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# Canada: Rebus makes Canadian debut September 25 on Viaplay
**New Adaptation of Sir Ian Rankin’s Iconic Detective**
**REBUS**
**Makes Highly Anticipated Canadian Debut**
**Thursday, September 25**
**on Viaplay Canada**
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**Aired on the BBC to rave reviews and more than 10 million streams;**
**New English-Language series stars Richard Rankin (*Outlander*)**
**“The most irresistible incarnation yet”** -*The Guardian*
**“Twisty and gripping… Fans of the books should leave well satisfied”** -*The Evening Standard*
**“Love it… Rankin is terrific”** -*The Scotsman*
**“I’m loving and I highly recommend a weekend binge of Rebus…recalls shows like Happy Valley and Prime Suspect…I loved Richard Rankin in the title role…definitely worth a test-drive of Viaplay” – Vogue**
**“Tightly structured adaptation… Six episodes, no fat”** – *The Wall Street Journal*
**“Every crime drama fan should watch Rebus’** - *CBR*
**RTS Scotland wins** for ‘Best Drama,’ ‘Best Director: Scripted,’ and ‘Best Writer’
**2025 Edgars Nominee** for ‘Best Television Teleplay Episode’
A huge hit on BBC One and more than 10 million streams on BBC iPlayer, the new adaptation of **Sir Ian Rankin’s** internationally best-selling “Inspector Rebus” novels, **Rebus**, with **Richard Rankin** *(Outlander*) in the title role debuts in Canada on **Thursday, September 25** with the first three episodes, followed by the final three on October 2 on the European streaming service **Viaplay**, which is available as an add on subscription through Rogers East Ignite TV and Rogers East Ignite Streaming. The English-language series offers a fresh interpretation of the beloved character from Sir Ian Rankin’s detective novels, which have sold more than 30 million copies and been translated into 36 languages. **Rebus** reimagines the iconic character John Rebus as a younger Detective Sergeant, drawn into a violent criminal conflict that turns personal when his brother Michael, a former soldier, crosses the line into criminality.
Set in present-day Edinburgh, a demoted John Rebus is at a psychological crossroads. As he struggles to navigate a world increasingly driven by technology, Rebus finds himself embroiled in a toxic affair with the wife of his disabled former police partner and replaced in his daughter's life by his ex-wife's wealthy husband. Rebus begins to wonder if he still has a role to play as a father and contemporary police officer. In a world of divisive politics and national deprivation, does the law still have meaning or is everyone reverting to an older set of rules? And if so, why shouldn’t Rebus?
A brazen daylight attack draws Rebus and his new partner into a gang war which escalates when Rebus’s ex-soldier brother steals from drug dealers to provide for his family. Rebus finds himself torn between protecting his brother and enforcing the law to bring him to justice.
A fresh and thrilling offering in the high-end crime genre, with a globally recognizable character at the heart of the story, the series explores family, morality and class through an emotionally-charged story, set against the Scottish landmarks that Rankin’s readers know so well.
Produced by **Eleventh Hour Films** (*Foyle’s War)* for Viaplay, the six-part series is written by the award-winning **Gregory Burke** (*‘71*) and is skillfully directed by BAFTA-winner **Niall MacCormick** (*Complicit, The Victim*) and **Fiona Walton** (*Shetland, London Kills*).
In addition to Richard Rankin, the all-star cast includes **Brian Ferguson** (*The Ipcress File*), **Lucie Shorthouse** (*We Are Lady Parts*), **Stuart Bowman** (*The Rings of Power, Grantchester,* *Bodyguard*), **Amy Manson** (*The Diplomat*), **Neshla Caplan** (*The Rig*), **Noof Ousellam** (*Andor, Vigil*), **Caroline Lee-Johnson** (*Trying*), **Sean Buchanan** (*Mary Queen of Scots*), **Thoren Ferguson** (*Emmerdale Farm*) and **Michelle Duncan** (*Baptiste, Dalgliesh*).
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**About Viaplay:**
The Viaplay streaming service features thousands of hours of premium Nordic and European series and films from Scandinavia's largest and most recognized television/streaming platform. Viaplay’s Canada content offering focuses on the Nordic region’s high-quality and psychologically penetrating titles: from atmospheric and suspenseful crime dramas and provocative and stylish young adult series to award-winning dramas and riveting documentaries. On par with the best on television, Viaplay series feature first-rate production values, incredible scenery, award-worthy acting, and edge-of-your-seat storylines. Viaplay is available as an add-on subscription on Rogers East Ignite TV and Rogers East Ignite Streaming. All titles are available in their original language with English subtitles.