‘The Rig’ Creator Talks Entertaining Over Educating & Expanding Precincts For Season 2

Story by Max Goldbart

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Prime Video's hit series 'The Rig' balances thrills and climate debates, as creator David Macpherson shares insights on season 2.

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Macpherson aimed to keep audiences entertained rather than lecture them on environmental issues, saying 'You've got to have a good story first'.
For season 2, Macpherson plans to expand the show's offshore oil rig 'precincts' to explore more character stories beyond the central crew.

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David Macpherson, Prime Video, 'The Rig'