Rebus

I find it rather funny that All these reviewers are complaining that Ian Rankin won't like what's been done to his creation and they are obviously oblivious to the fact that he fully supports this reimagining of a younger Rebus set in the present day. I think Richard Rankin does a great job as Rebus and I can't wait for 2nd series. The supporting actors are growing on me . This Rebus is a bit more violent than I really remember and I personally could Do with a bit less of gratuitous violence but all in all It's a winner . Good writing , good acting, not much to dislike here. I can see this series doing well .

I was nervous when I saw they had revived Rebus as I was a big fan of the Ken Stott take on the character. I almost didn't watch it. However, that was a few years ago and time moves on. This version is gritty and modern. Rankin portrays the troubled character brilliantly. Really good acting that has a depth you don't often see. When he's pained, it there in the eyes.

Slow start in the first episode and took a while to get to grips with some of the characters, but by the second I'd warned to it. Then it just kept getting better until the final dramatic episode. If you've only seen the first one, stick with it.

I loved the series and really hope to see more.

Whenever I see the word "gritty" describing a TV series or a movie, it reminds me of a slick Hollywood PR type promoting something. I've seen parts of the first two "Rebus" series, but I never read the books. It's set in beautiful Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. In a number of shots you can see Edinburgh Castle in the distance, once the home of Scottish kings and queens.

I didn't care for the storyline, it's another police procedural which is really a family drama. Writers are obsessed with stories of drugs, when drugs are really a small percentage of all crime. It's another cliched drug and organized crime story. With a better script I'd watch a second series. I like the cast, especially Richard Rankin as John Rebus and Brian Ferguson as Michael Rebus.

"Vera" and "Grace" are much better UK police dramas.

Well what can I say?

I just binged all 6 episodes of Rebus Season 1. The episodes flowed seamlessly, delivering a compelling narrative. I haven't read the books, so I wasn't familiar with the characters, but it was an easy and solid watch. If you're into crime drama, it's worth a viewing, and I'd gladly watch another season to see how the plot unfolds.

If you're a film junkie like myself then you'll appreciate the time and effort that Gregory Burke and everyone else put in to make this happen.

I enjoyed it. Not my place to say where it could have been improved. It is what it is.

Thank you.

This had a couple of seriously good reviews and I was looking forward to episode 1. I suppose I was mildly disappointed.

Nothing too bad, simply a little predictable. I'm not a huge fan of police show back stories but this is now common place and this is no exception. I prefer more focus on detective work and solving crime and less of the marital (and extra marital) stuff.

Also a mention of some annoying camera work. The current 'edgy' style of moving the camera slightly and jerkily in some scenes simply detracts. I don't really understand the obsession some programme makers have with it.

Will watch episode 2 and decide.