The Rapture 2026
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 26, 2026
- Last Aired
- July 26, 2026
- Format
- 1 season · 5 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~4.8 hours (58 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E3 "Episode 3" (★ 2.8/10)
- Network
- BBC One
What is The Rapture?
The Rapture is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 5
- Runtime
- 58 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 26, 2026
- Last aired
- Jul 26, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 3.0/10 from 1 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 5 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~58 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 5 episodes and an average 58-minute runtime.
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The Rapture is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 5 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A convicted killer predicts the end of the world as the planet heats up.”
- Edge‑of‑your‑seat tension
- Complex moral mystery
- Timely climate backdrop
- Ambiguous motives may frustrate viewers seeking clear answers
- Dark tone may not suit all tastes
Watch it if you enjoy tense, morally ambiguous thrillers with a climate‑crisis edge.
The series is intense and dark, featuring violent themes and psychological manipulation, suited for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jul 26, 2026
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jul 27, 2026
- E3 Episode 3 Core Aug 2, 2026
- E4 Episode 4 Core Aug 3, 2026
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Aug 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What genre is "The Rapture"?
It is a drama series presented as a high‑stakes thriller.
When does the story take place?
The narrative unfolds as global temperatures rise, suggesting a near‑future setting.
Who is the main protagonist?
The story centers on a convicted murderer who claims to foresee an apocalyptic disaster.
What central dilemma drives the plot?
The series questions whether the protagonist is a manipulative psychopath or someone who truly knows the coming catastrophe.
Is the series suitable for younger viewers?
Its intense, dark tone and themes of violence and psychological manipulation make it appropriate for mature audiences only.
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