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The Capture
Since 2019 · 3 seasons, 18 episodes · still running
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Seasons and episodes The Capture
Season scores: TMDB, out of 10.
Season 1
2019 · 6 episodes · about 6h · 8.6/10
1. What Happens in Helmand56 min · 8.2/10
When British soldier Shaun Emery is accused of a crime he strenuously denies, newly promoted DI Rachel Carey is assigned to investigate.
2. Toy Soldier57 min · 8.6/10
After key evidence is mysteriously redacted from her investigation, Carey is forced to find other ways of pursuing Shaun, who is searching for answers of his own.
3. Truffle Hog59 min · 8.6/10
The stakes intensify for Shaun when he comes face to face with inscrutable CIA agent Frank Napier, whilst Carey’s investigation appears to hit rock bottom.
4. Blind Spots56 min · 8.6/10
Carey develops a theory as answers begin to reveal themselves, and Shaun finds himself trusting an enigmatic stranger who promises to lead him to the truth.
5. A Pilgrim of Justice60 min · 8.6/10
Surrounded by the architects of his downfall, the truth behind what happened to Shaun is revealed to him in precise detail. Meanwhile, Carey seeks for answers of her own and uncovers the complex conspiracy that is Correction.
6. Correction60 min · 8.7/10
Carey teams up with Shaun Emery to try and expose Correction, but Napier is one step ahead. Shaun’s future, and that of the nation’s system of justice, lie with one person. Carey has a decision to make.
Season summaries3 seasons, 6 episodes each
Season 1
2019 · 6 episodes · about 6h · TMDB 8.6
When soldier Shaun Emery's conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns to life as a free man with his young daughter. But when damning CCTV footage from a night out in London comes to light, Shaun's life takes a shocking turn and he must soon fight for his freedom once again.
Season 2
2022 · 6 episodes · TMDB 5.4
Entrenched in the UK’s own “Correction” unit, DCI Rachel Carey finds herself in the middle of a new conspiracy – with a new target. But how can she solve this case when she can’t even trust her closest colleagues? Series two features “invisible” assassins, the terrifying rise of deepfake technology, the ever-growing tension between government and Big Tech, and corruption at the heart of the British media.
Season 3
2026 · 6 episodes · TMDB 5.2
Episodes run about 58 min. Still running. No date for the next season yet.
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86%12 of 14 people rate it well
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- Mixed feelings0
- Didn’t like it2
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What is it about? The Capture
Seeing is deceiving.
When soldier Shaun Emery's conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns to life as a free man with his young daughter. But when damning CCTV footage from a night out in London comes to light, Shaun's life takes a shocking turn and he must soon fight for his freedom once again.
Genres: crime, drama, mystery. Themes: hacking, british spy, surveillance, mysterious, shocking, deepfake.
Cast and crew The Capture
AllCreators
- Created byBen Chanan
- NetworkBBC One
Full cast137 cast members across all seasons
Cast:
- Holliday Grainger · DI Rachel Carey · 18 ep.
- Callum Turner · Shaun Emery · 6 ep.
- Ben Miles · Commander Danny Hart · 18 ep.
- Lia Williams · DSU Gemma Garland · 18 ep.
- Ron Perlman · Frank Napier · 18 ep.
- Laura Haddock · Hannah Roberts · 6 ep.
- Barry Ward · Charlie Hall · 6 ep.
- Ginny Holder · DC · 13 ep.
- Cavan Clerkin · DS Patrick Flynn · 9 ep.
- Indira Varma · Khadija Khan · 12 ep.
- Charlie Murphy · Simone Turner · 6 ep.
- Tessa Wong · DC Chloe Tan · 12 ep.
- Andy Nyman · Rowan Gill · 8 ep.
- Daisy Waterstone · Abigail Carey · 12 ep.
- Killian Scott · Noah Pierson · 6 ep.
- Joshua Reid · Airport Passenger · 6 ep.
- Nigel Lindsay · DCI Tom Kendricks · 15 ep.
- Paapa Essiedu · Isaac Turner · 12 ep.
- Miriam Lucia · Prosecutor · 1 ep.
- Adam Sopp · Detective One · 1 ep.
- Laurence Ubong Williams · Detective Two · 1 ep.
- Miranda Heath · Amina Mahdi · 1 ep.
- Jason Rennie · Zain Mahdi · 1 ep.
- Savannah Acquah · Jamila Mahdi · 1 ep.
- Darren Bancroft · Tech Officer · 1 ep.
- Florian Rafuna · Bogdan · 2 ep.
- Simon Ludders · Forensics Officer Nick · 1 ep.
- Christopher Torretto · Tactical Firearms Officer · 1 ep.
- Derek Siow · Andy Sim · 2 ep.
- Hanna Winter · Jutca · 1 ep.
- Tibu Fortes · Detective Constable · 1 ep.
- Urs Rechn · Gabor · 1 ep.
- Faraz Ayub · Operator Two · 3 ep.
- Andrew Joshi · DCI Peter Taylor · 1 ep.
- Esther Hall · Elaine Hart · 2 ep.
- Charlotte Comer · Dee · 1 ep.
- Alex Hughes · Coroner · 1 ep.
- Kevin Garry · Jamal · 4 ep.
- Luke Sullivan · Quinny · 2 ep.
- Kru Lundy · Crispin · 2 ep.
Crew:
- Tom Coan · Executive Producer
- Rosie Alison · Executive Producer
- Ben Chanan · Writer
- Ben Chanan · Director
- Derek Ritchie · Executive Producer
- Derek Ritchie · Producer
- Sue Gibbs · Executive Producer
- Kristian Dench · Producer
- Ben Chanan · Executive Producer
- Anthony Philipson · Director
- James Kent · Director
- Johnny Allan · Director
Trailer The Capture
ENThe Capture | Official Trailer | PeacockJune 25, 2020Shows like this The Capture
Details The Capture

- First episode
- September 3, 2019
- Last episode
- April 12, 2026
- Status
- still running
- Network
- BBC One
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- TV-MA
- Studios
- Universal International Studios, Heyday Films, Heyday Television
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does The Capture have?
3 seasons, 18 episodes. The last episode aired April 12, 2026.
Who’s in The Capture?
Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Ben Miles, Lia Williams, Ron Perlman, Laura Haddock, Barry Ward, Ginny Holder, Cavan Clerkin, and Indira Varma. Created by Ben Chanan.
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