The Rig is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in South Africa. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
Where to watch The Rig
🇿🇦 South Africa
Good to know
- Creator
- David Macpherson
- Release date
- 2023-01-06
- Language
- English
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Network
- Prime Video
- Status
- Returning Series
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Wild Mercury Productions
The Rig — trailer
About The Rig
The Rig is a 2023 web series in the Drama, Mystery and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, created by David Macpherson, starring Emily Hampshire, Iain Glen and Martin Compston. It spans 2 seasons and 12 episodes, and originally aired on Prime Video. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 227 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rig in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
When the crew of the Kinloch Bravo find themselves cut off from all communication with the Scottish mainland by a mysterious fog, they must fight to find a way home whilst managing environmental pressures, mounting paranoia and rising tensions. But as the threat facing them reveals itself to be something beyond their wildest imagination, the divided crew must form an alliance to ensure survival.
Seasons (2)
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Rig in South Africa?+
In South Africa, you can stream The Rig on Amazon Prime Video.
Is The Rig on Netflix?+
The Rig is not on Netflix in South Africa right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
How many seasons of The Rig are there?+
The Rig has 2 seasons and 12 episodes in total.
Who stars in The Rig?+
The Rig stars Emily Hampshire, Iain Glen, Martin Compston, Rochenda Sandall and Owen Teale.
When did The Rig come out?+
The Rig is a 2023 web series created by David Macpherson.
What genre is The Rig?+
The Rig is Drama, Mystery and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.
Who created The Rig?+
The Rig was created by David Macpherson.
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