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Season 1 – Criminal Record

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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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Criminal Record — Season 1

Criminal Record — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

With the formidable pairing of Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi providing a scintillating focal point, Criminal Record is a mystery that only gets more intriguing as it unfolds.

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Debi Enker The Age (Australia) 03/07/2024
In addition to its strong leads and immediately engaging set-up, the crime thriller created by Paul Rutman (Next of Kin) is enhanced by the visual style established by set-up director Jim Loach (son of the rightly revered Ken). Go to Full Review
Lili Loofbourow Washington Post 01/22/2024
Jumbo and Capaldi are powerhouses and the crackle of their work together here, much of which they refused to rehearse in advance, elevates a relatively simple question into something much murkier that could, at least in theory, allow for nuance. Go to Full Review
Nina Metz Chicago Tribune 01/18/2024
2/4
The resolution, when it finally comes, is unsatisfying. After eight episodes, the thinness of the show’s ambitions are revealed. Go to Full Review
Marta Medina Pérez mundoCine Aug 5
3.5/5
The two police officers seem to be playing an intense game of detective chess throughout the series, with a rivalry that makes the viewer want to stay and witness which of the two will deliver the final checkmate. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 07/04/2024
3.5/5
The series is chilling and interesting to watch, and the grim atmosphere adds to the intensity. Go to Full Review
Nelson Acosta Koimoi 07/04/2024
4.5/5
Criminal Record is one of the best thrillers in recent memory, thanks to its great pacing, compelling mystery, and excellent performances. Go to Full Review
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L C @OhHeyL Jun 28 First couple of episodes were ok, but then followed numerous plot holes that actually made me question if I was watching the same show. Capaldi is amazing, even though the dialogue is a bit stiff at times. Cush Jumbo’s character was awful. From bad acting, then bizarre writing where her character walks into gang leader’s drug den, past security who wave her in once she confirms she’s police, then she knows where to go, the ‘gang leader’ willingly wanders away with her when she tells him to put handcuffs on because she’s the police. It gets progressively worse. Seems too many people were trying to influence as the show lost its way which was a shame. Never getting those precious hours back. See more Shaun R. @GoDuke88 Jun 22 Season 1 is fantastic. Looking forward to Season 2 👌 See more michael B @mkbantner Jun 20 I wanted to like this show, British detective series are usually well written, entertaining and a nice break from American series. This one had so many holes, gaps, things that just did not make sense, that I ended up despising it. The detective trying to expose the unjust (as it turned out) incarceration of an alleged subject broke multiple regulations and laws with absolutely no consequences. She was also so smart, that she could find questionable detective work among hundreds of boxes of records or a box containing an inordinate number of recordings. Just unbelievable. And every time it appeared the detective who had questionable morals was corrupt, they would show a scene where he was trying to do the right thing. The writer could not seem to get to the point. Episode 7 was the defining moment of the series for me as we got to finally see what happened after the subject was arrested. Great actors. Great cinematography. Horrible writing. See more Scott T. @ScottyReds May 21 Season 1 is phenomenal. I watch a love of US and UK Crime shows, and this one is an absolute standout. High production value, great writing, complex characters. See more Kim B @RT86564524 May 13 It is a slow burn, well cast, interesting story, nothing groundbreaking, but I still enjoyed it. See more Jacqui T. @jmt836 Apr 25 One of the best series I’ve seen. Impeccable acting. Amazing script. It kept me guessing. Wow! See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 2024 Emergency Caller An anonymous call puts Detective Sgt. June Lenker in the path of the formidable Daniel Hegarty, as she becomes aware of a possible miscarriage of justice. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 10, 2024 Two Calls Convinced there's a link between the emergency calls, June sets out to prove a theory, but Hegarty stays one step ahead. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 17, 2024 Kid in the Park A horrific incident lands June on Hegarty's team, giving her a way to win his trust while secretly digging into the Errol Mathis case. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 24, 2024 Protected Pressure mounts on June from all sides, as she makes a breakthrough in Errol's case. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 31, 2024 Possession With Intent June's personal life suffers collateral damage when her son is targeted. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 7, 2024 Beehive A shocking revelation compels Hegarty to find his daughter; June uncovers a game-changing piece of evidence. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 14, 2024 The Sixty-Twos The events leading up to Errol's 2011 arrest reveal a hidden history. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 21, 2024 Carla A wave of public outrage pushes Hegarty and June to work together before it's too late. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Paul Rutman
Executive Producer
Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Elaine Collins, Paul Rutman, Carole Scotta, Justin Thomson, Peter Harness, Michelle MacLaren, Rebecca Hobbs
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 10, 2024