Criminal Record

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Overview

In the heart of London, an anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives—a young woman in the early stages of her career and a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy—into a fight to correct an old miscarriage of justice.

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Stephen Campbell Moore
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Cush Jumbo
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Zoë Wanamaker
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Peter Capaldi
Creator:
Paul Rutman
Fist Air Date:
2024-01-10
Episode Runtime:
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Production Companies:
Tod Productions, STV Studios
Genres:
Crime Drama
Keywords:
aggressive cold case detective investigation thriller
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Vote Average: 6.6/10

Vote Count: 141 Votes

Show Popularity: 9.4919

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10​ THE SUMMARY ​Criminal Record kicks off with a single anonymous phone call that drags an old murder case back into the light—and straight into a clash between two detectives who see the world very differently. On one side, a seasoned officer with a reputation to protect; on the other, a younger detective who isn’t afraid to question everything. What follows is less about the crime itself and more about truth, bias, and how easily justice can be shaped by the people in charge.​ THE PROS ​ Peter Capaldi is magnetic here, bringing a calm, controlled intensity that makes every scene feel like something’s about to snap.​ THE CONS ​ The pacing is deliberately slow, which builds tension but might test patience if you’re expecting a more traditional, fast-moving crime drama.​ THE VERDICT ​This is a thinking-person’s thriller—less action, more atmosphere and moral tension. It doesn’t rush, but that’s what gives it weight. If you stick with it, it’s seriously rewarding.​ INSOMNIAC TRIVIA ​ The series was created by Paul Rutman, known for grounded, character-driven dramas, and it leans heavily into real-world themes around policing and institutional bias rather than flashy crime twists.​ THE VIBE ​ Like a quiet interrogation room where nobody raises their voice—but everything being said matters.

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Season 1

8 Episodes

Air Date: 2024-01-10

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Season 2

8 Episodes

Air Date: 2026-04-22

In season two, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker and Daniel Hegarty are forced into an uneasy alliance. But what starts as a hunt for a murderer escalates into an undercover operation to foil a far-right bomb plot in the heart of London.

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

    ​ THE SUMMARY
    ​Criminal Record kicks off with a single anonymous phone call that drags an old murder case back into the light—and straight into a clash between two detectives who see the world very differently. On one side, a seasoned officer with a reputation to protect; on the other, a younger detective who isn’t afraid to question everything. What follows is less about the crime itself and more about truth, bias, and how easily justice can be shaped by the people in charge.

    ​ THE PROS
    ​ Peter Capaldi is magnetic here, bringing a calm, controlled intensity that makes every scene feel like something’s about to snap.

    ​ THE CONS
    ​ The pacing is deliberately slow, which builds tension but might test patience if you’re expecting a more traditional, fast-moving crime drama.

    ​ THE VERDICT
    ​This is a thinking-person’s thriller—less action, more atmosphere and moral tension. It doesn’t rush, but that’s what gives it weight. If you stick with it, it’s seriously rewarding.

    ​ INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    ​ The series was created by Paul Rutman, known for grounded, character-driven dramas, and it leans heavily into real-world themes around policing and institutional bias rather than flashy crime twists.

    ​ THE VIBE
    ​ Like a quiet interrogation room where nobody raises their voice—but everything being said matters.

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