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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

Still: What Happens in Helmand1. 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.

Still: Toy Soldier2. 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.

Still: Truffle Hog3. 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.

Still: Blind Spots4. 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.

Still: A Pilgrim of Justice5. 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.

Still: Correction6. 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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What is it about? The Capture

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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.

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Details The Capture

Poster: 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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