More secrets will emerge from beneath the waves in The Rig season 2, which sees the surviving characters reunite in the Arctic Circle for more terrifying research into a potential extinction-level threat.
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A previously secret world of unexplainable menace came to light in the show's first season, claiming the lives of several crew members aboard the oil rig known as the Kinloch Bravo.
Now, Magnus (Iain Glen), Rose (Emily Hampshire) and Fulmer (Martin Compston) find themselves steeped in the work of their shady employer, even rubbing shoulders with the CEO in season 2 (as played by Star Trek's Alice Krige).
It remains to be seen who can be trusted and who will make it out of this latest chapter alive, with The Rig season 2 trailer teasing an enormous secret lurking under the surface of the ice.
If you're suitably intrigued, read on for everything you need to know about The Rig season 2.
The Rig season 2 release date
Emily Hampshire stars in The Rig season 2. Prime Video
The Rig season 2 is available to stream on Prime Video right now, having been released on Thursday2nd January 2025.
While some Prime Video originals follow a weekly release schedule, the streamer has opted to drop all six episodes of The Rig season 2 at once, meaning you can watch at your leisure.
The supernatural drama was renewed for a second outing back in 2023, meaning these episodes have been a long time coming. Check out our The Rig season 2 review to see if they live up to the hype.
The Rig season 2 cast: Who will return?
Rochenda Sandall as Cat Braithwaite in The Rig season 2.
We're expecting to see plenty of returning cast members as well as some new faces in The Rig season 2.
The cast list as it stands is below:
Iain Glen as Magnus MacMillan
Emily Hampshire as Rose Mason
Martin Compston as Fulmer Hamilton
Owen Teale as Lars Hutton
Rochenda Sandall as Cat Braithwaite
Stuart McQuarrie as Colin Murchison
Abraham Popoola as Easter Ayodeji
Molly Vevers as Heather Shaw
Mark Addy as David Coake
Nikhil Parmar as Harish
Alice Krige as TBC
Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as TBC
Ross Anderson as TBC
Phil McKee as TBC
Johannes Roaldsen Fürst as TBC
One character whose fate is less certain is Baz, played by Calvin Demba.
He appeared to fade into the spores of the ancestor at the end of the season, meaning even though the rig was destroyed with him still onboard at the end, he could potentially return as a physical embodiment of the ancestor in the future.
What is the plot of The Rig season 2?
Emily Hampshire as Rose and Iain Glen as Magnus in The Rig season 2. Prime Video
The official synopsis of The Rig season 2 is: "Helicopters have taken the surviving crew of the Kinloch Bravo to a new secret offshore facility called the Stac, nestled deep in the extraordinary and deadly landscapes of the Arctic Circle.
"Here, the trapped crew must deal with the emotional and physical fallout of the devastating tsunami that destroyed the Bravo, and contend with swirling conspiracies, corporate conflicts, and new threats from the dark depths of the world's ocean."
How many episodes will there be in The Rig season 2?
There'll be six episodes of The Rig season 2, with all episodes dropping at once.
Is there a trailer for The Rig season 2?
Yes! Check out the trailer below:
The Rig seasons 1-2 are available to stream on Prime Video.
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
