Rebus 2000
What is Rebus?
The television series "Rebus" is a detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. The show features a protagonist who is a police inspector.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 120 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 26, 2000
- Last aired
- Dec 7, 2007
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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The television series "Rebus" is a detective series set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland. The show features a protagonist who is a police inspector. He works outside the normal boundaries of the law, which often puts him at odds with his superiors. The inspector's methods are unconventional, leading to conflicts with those in authority. This approach allows him to enforce the law in a way that may not be strictly by the book. The series is set in the city of Edinburgh, providing a unique backdrop for the story.
Should you watch it?
“A maverick Edinburgh detective bends the rules to catch killers.”
- Complex lead character
- Authentic Scottish backdrop
- Tense crime storytelling
- Pacing can be methodical
- Supervisory conflict dominates at times
Watch it if you enjoy moody, character‑driven crime dramas set in Scotland.
Rated TV‑PG, the series features mature crime themes without graphic violence.
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Season 1 · 4 episodes
- E1 Black and Blue Mytharc Apr 26, 2000
- E2 The Hanging Garden Core Sep 6, 2001
- E3 Dead Souls Mytharc Sep 13, 2001
- E4 Mortal Causes Mytharc Nov 1, 2004
Season 2 · 2 episodes
- E1 The Falls Mytharc Feb 1, 2006
- E2 Fleshmarket Close Mytharc Jun 3, 2006
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 Black Book Mytharc Sep 8, 2006
- E2 A Question of Blood Core Sep 15, 2006
- E3 Strip Jack Core Sep 22, 2006
- E4 Let It Bleed Mytharc Sep 29, 2006
Season 4 · 4 episodes
- E1 Resurrection Men Mytharc Oct 5, 2007
- E2 The First Stone Core Oct 12, 2007
- E3 The Naming of the Dead Core Oct 26, 2007
- E4 Knots and Crosses Mytharc Dec 7, 2007
Frequently asked questions
Where does the series take place?
The show is set in and around Edinburgh, Scotland.
Who is the main protagonist?
Inspector John Rebus, a detective whose unorthodox methods often clash with his superiors.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a crime drama series.
What is the overall tone of the show?
The series has a gritty, brooding tone with a focus on procedural investigation.
Is the series suitable for younger viewers?
It carries a TV‑PG rating, indicating it is generally suitable for teens with parental guidance.
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