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Overview

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.

Media

The Capture | Official Trailer | Peacock

Cast

Holliday Grainger

Creator:

Ben Chanan

Fist Air Date:

2019-09-03

Episode Runtime:

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Production Companies:

Universal International Studios, Heyday Films, Heyday Television

Genres:

Crime Drama Mystery

Keywords:

british spy cerebral hacking surveillance thriller

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Vote Average: 7.7/10

Vote Count: 311 Votes

Show Popularity: 16.6893

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARYThe 2019–present BBC conspiracy thriller that turned "deepfake" paranoia into a visceral, high-stakes game of digital chess. *The Capture* follows DI Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) as she uncovers "Correction"—an illegal state program that manipulates surveillance footage to "correct" reality for the sake of national security. By April 25, 2026, the show has officially reached "Titan" status in the archive. **Series 3 just finished its explosive run on April 12, 2026**, with the finale, "Simon Says," leaving the 900+ archive in a total maze of shock. Following the 2026 premiere on March 8, the series has moved past simple video tampering and into the visceral terror of "Operation Veritas," a supposedly tamper-proof system that proved to be anything but. THE PROSHolliday Grainger’s performance as Rachel Carey is a 100% authentic win; her evolution from an ambitious loner to a battle-hardened commander in Series 3 is a sincere masterclass in character development. The show’s biggest win is its "Tech-Horror" realism; in the 2026 landscape of AI and misinformation, the show feels less like a thriller and more like a visceral warning. Series 3 added Killian Scott and Joe Dempsie to the archive, creating a regal ensemble that kept the tension at a total win. The finale on April 12, 2026, delivered a regal, "outrageous" twist involving the supposedly dead Gemma Garland appearing in a disappearing selfie—a visceral moment that has been trending for two weeks straight. It is the "Go To" for anyone who wants a "genuine belter" that respects the viewer's intelligence while scaring them away from their smartphone. THE CONSIt hits a 9/10 because it is the "Must Watch" definitive thriller of the 2020s. However, the archive can be a bit of a maze; the intricate plotting in Series 2 (the Isaac Turner arc) was a total head-scratcher for some, with too many moving parts that felt a bit "languid" before the big payoff. It misses the 10/10 mark only because the 2026 finale left so many visceral questions unanswered that some fans felt slightly gutted by the cliffhanger. For a viewer in 2026, the sheer hopelessness of Carey’s fight against "Correction" can be a bit of a damp squib if you’re looking for a hero who actually wins once in a while. THE VERDICTA 9/10. It is a genuine, heart-pounding, and profoundly timely "belter" of a series. I was visceral-ly shocked by the Series 3 finale two weeks ago, and the **2026 Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%** proves the archive is currently at its peak. It is a bit of a let-down if you want a simple police procedural, but as a celebratory explosion of "not believing your own lying eyes," it is a regal vault essential. By April 25, 2026, it remains the show that taught us that in a world of ubiquitous surveillance, the only safe place is the one the cameras can't see. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • The Series 3 Finale: The finale, "Simon Says," became an instant favorite on iPlayer; it featured a massive twist where Gemma Garland was seen through a window in a selfie after her supposed death.• Operation Veritas: Series 3 introduced the "tamper-proof" Operation Veritas camera system, which proved to be just as vulnerable to "Correction" as the old analogue feeds.• Grainger’s Promotion: Rachel Carey was promoted to Commander of Counter-Terrorism, a major development for the character's "abrasive loner" arc that started back at the beginning of the show.• Deepfake Spike: Following the Series 3 premiere, the show saw a huge spike in "Deepfake Check" videos on social media, with fans using the show's "correction" methods to spot AI-generated content.• The Future of the Show: While the BBC hasn't officially confirmed another series yet, the cliffhanger ending has left fans in a frenzy of speculation about Gemma Garland's survival. THE VIBE Like a CCTV screen that’s glitching just as someone walks past. It smells of ozone, cold server rooms, London rain, and the distinct, electric scent of a truth that’s being edited out of existence in real-time.

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Season 1

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2019-09-03

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.

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Season 2

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2022-08-28

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.

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Season 3

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2026-03-08

Videos

The Capture | Official Trailer | Peacock

The Capture | Trailer - BBC

Cast

Holliday Grainger

Daisy Waterstone

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 25 April 2026 at 8:57 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10
THE SUMMARY
The 2019–present BBC conspiracy thriller that turned “deepfake” paranoia into a visceral, high-stakes game of digital chess. *The Capture* follows DI Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) as she uncovers “Correction”—an illegal state program that manipulates surveillance footage to “correct” reality for the sake of national security. By April 25, 2026, the show has officially reached “Titan” status in the archive. **Series 3 just finished its explosive run on April 12, 2026**, with the finale, “Simon Says,” leaving the 900+ archive in a total maze of shock. Following the 2026 premiere on March 8, the series has moved past simple video tampering and into the visceral terror of “Operation Veritas,” a supposedly tamper-proof system that proved to be anything but.
THE PROS
Holliday Grainger’s performance as Rachel Carey is a 100% authentic win; her evolution from an ambitious loner to a battle-hardened commander in Series 3 is a sincere masterclass in character development. The show’s biggest win is its “Tech-Horror” realism; in the 2026 landscape of AI and misinformation, the show feels less like a thriller and more like a visceral warning. Series 3 added Killian Scott and Joe Dempsie to the archive, creating a regal ensemble that kept the tension at a total win. The finale on April 12, 2026, delivered a regal, “outrageous” twist involving the supposedly dead Gemma Garland appearing in a disappearing selfie—a visceral moment that has been trending for two weeks straight. It is the “Go To” for anyone who wants a “genuine belter” that respects the viewer’s intelligence while scaring them away from their smartphone.
THE CONS
It hits a 9/10 because it is the “Must Watch” definitive thriller of the 2020s. However, the archive can be a bit of a maze; the intricate plotting in Series 2 (the Isaac Turner arc) was a total head-scratcher for some, with too many moving parts that felt a bit “languid” before the big payoff. It misses the 10/10 mark only because the 2026 finale left so many visceral questions unanswered that some fans felt slightly gutted by the cliffhanger. For a viewer in 2026, the sheer hopelessness of Carey’s fight against “Correction” can be a bit of a damp squib if you’re looking for a hero who actually wins once in a while.
THE VERDICT
A 9/10. It is a genuine, heart-pounding, and profoundly timely “belter” of a series. I was visceral-ly shocked by the Series 3 finale two weeks ago, and the **2026 Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%** proves the archive is currently at its peak. It is a bit of a let-down if you want a simple police procedural, but as a celebratory explosion of “not believing your own lying eyes,” it is a regal vault essential. By April 25, 2026, it remains the show that taught us that in a world of ubiquitous surveillance, the only safe place is the one the cameras can’t see.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• The Series 3 Finale: The finale, “Simon Says,” became an instant favorite on iPlayer; it featured a massive twist where Gemma Garland was seen through a window in a selfie after her supposed death.
• Operation Veritas: Series 3 introduced the “tamper-proof” Operation Veritas camera system, which proved to be just as vulnerable to “Correction” as the old analogue feeds.
• Grainger’s Promotion: Rachel Carey was promoted to Commander of Counter-Terrorism, a major development for the character’s “abrasive loner” arc that started back at the beginning of the show.
• Deepfake Spike: Following the Series 3 premiere, the show saw a huge spike in “Deepfake Check” videos on social media, with fans using the show’s “correction” methods to spot AI-generated content.
• The Future of the Show: While the BBC hasn’t officially confirmed another series yet, the cliffhanger ending has left fans in a frenzy of speculation about Gemma Garland’s survival.
THE VIBE
Like a CCTV screen that’s glitching just as someone walks past. It smells of ozone, cold server rooms, London rain, and the distinct, electric scent of a truth that’s being edited out of existence in real-time.

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