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The Rig•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

6.9/10 · 971 votesJan 6, 202350 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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When the Kinloch Bravo's crew find themselves stranded on their production platform, first when their chopper is diverted and then by a mysterious fog that affects the entire oil field, rig boss Magnus' attempts to find a practical solution are thwarted by a horrifying accident

Directed byJohn Strickland

Written byDavid Macpherson

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Season 1 Episodes6

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Episode 5

Episode 6

Cast10

Emily Hampshire

Rose Mason

Iain Glen

Magnus MacMillan

Martin Compston

Fulmer Hamilton

Rochenda Sandall

Cat Braithwaite

Owen Teale

Lars Hutton

Calvin Demba

Barry 'Baz' Roberts

Molly Vevers

Heather Shaw

Richard Pepple

Grant Dunlin

Stuart McQuarrie

Colin Murchison

Abraham Popoola

Easter Ayodeji

Crew3

John Strickland

Director

David Macpherson

Writer

Jon Park

VFX Supervisor

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Rig season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 971 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by John Strickland and written by David Macpherson, it aired on January 6, 2023.

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