Netflix fans stunned by 'sensational' TV adaptation of beloved crime novels - praising 'tremendous twists and turns'
Rebus, based on the book series of the same name by Ian Rankin, has taken the streamer by storm since it was made available on the platform in May.
The Scottish crime programme, which premiered on BBC One in May last year, follows Outlander's Richard Rankin as a reimagined younger version of the titular detective.
The six episodes see John Rebus pursue a prolific Edinburgh gangster across Scotland, while grappling with both workplace politics and a messy divorce at home.
It follows a previous TV adaptation of the Rebus books which ran for four series from 2000 to 2007, starring John Hannah as the lead, then later Ken Stott.
The reboot is currently in Netflix's list of its top ten most-watched programmes - and viewers and critics alike have praised it online.
The Scottish crime programme (pictured), which premiered on BBC One in May last year, follows Outlander's Richard Rankin as a reimagined younger version of the titular detective
Fans wrote: 'Loved both previous Rebus series. This is a very, very good incarnation. Tremendous twist at the end. Very well put together',
'A very good watch, love the twists and turns. Can't wait for series two, series one was so good, don't want it to end',
'Absolutely incredible first series, hope they do series two and more',
'Cast were fantastic, storyline gripping, ended with so many possibilities for a second series',
'Just binge watched the first six episodes of Rebus, sensational series, loved the first season, hope there's a second one coming',
'I have not watched the previous adaptation nor read the books. But this is well worth your time, also for bingeing in one sitting.'
Any fans unaware of more recent developments will be delighted to hear the show has in fact now been recommissioned for a second series.
It comes after the first episode of the programme pulled in a whopping 6.3million viewers.
Any fans unaware of more recent developments will be delighted to hear the show has in fact now been recommissioned for a second series
BBC Scotland's head of commissioning Louise Thornton said: 'We were blown away with the audience response to the new-look Rebus first time round so bringing it back for a second series was always a priority.
'The combination of brilliant storytelling, powerful performances and top-class production values will make this new series must-see television.
'This commission is part of our recently announced strategy to bring more high-impact scripted content from Scotland, and we're confident audiences will enjoy this next series as much as they did the first.'
The programme's star Richard had previously been hopefully a series two was incoming when speaking to the BBC.
He said: 'I hope people take out of it what we put in. The entire ensemble of cast and crew are immensely talented individuals who all brought their A-game to the series.
'I think that really shows. I hope audiences will develop an appetite for more so that we can bring another series their way further down the line.
'I really hope that people will fall in love with Rebus in the same way that we have.'
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