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Season 1 – 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 as 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 more. Detective Inspector Rachel Carey is drafted to investigate Shaun's case, but she quickly learns that disentangling misinformation from truth can sometimes be a matter of perspective. In a post-truth era of deepfakes, alternative facts and ubiquitous surveillance, seeing is deceiving; told through the lens of the intelligence community's extraordinary oversight capability, this conspiracy thriller troubles the timely question of whether we can really believe our eyes.
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Critics Consensus

Gripping to the very end, The Capture's well-built tension culminates in a riveting revitalization of a tired genre.

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Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 08/14/2020
The Capture is frightening, a little brainy, and damning of those who refuse to recognize deepfakery for the crisis it has become. Go to Full Review Allison Keene Paste Magazine 07/16/2020
9.2/10
This thoughtful but still thrilling series is a worthwhile watch that may leave you a little shaken, wanting to make sure your computer cameras are covered ... just in case. Go to Full Review Judy Berman TIME Magazine 07/16/2020
This is the rare thriller that is not just smart and gripping, but also deeply engaged with our bizarre, often terrifying present. And it's easily the best original show you'll find on Peacock. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 07/24/2020
4/5
Clever military mystery thriller features violence, sex. Go to Full Review Rick Bentley KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA) 07/17/2020
The Capture shows that such technological leaps of faith come with a downside. The production shows that with great technology comes great responsibility. Go to Full Review Dominic Patten Deadline Hollywood Daily 07/16/2020
The Capture isn't actually anything new, but what it is... is a very well well-crafted take on telling a compelling tale of a former military man condemned by footage of a crime committed on the streets of London. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kathleen T @RT92262775 Jun 29 I hated this show. Disgusting premise and the lead characters are horrific people who continue to murder people and frame whoever they want for it. The premise is that the government killed a lovely human rights lawyer and framed a soldier for her murder and kidnapped his child to make him confess to killing the lawyer he was in love with. AND YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO CONTINUE TO CHEER ON THE KILLERS AND WATCH THEM FRAME MORE WHOEVER THEY WANT FOR FAKE CRIMES!!!! This supposed good cop who realizes that these murderers are framing people decides to join them because turns out she supports murdering civil rights attorneys who are good people and framing innocent people for murder. Do you want to watch these main characters after knowing they murder human rights attorneys for being decent people? See more Alma F @RT56664109 Jun 28 I wonder what the creator of this show smoked before he started writing… totally ridiculous plot and way off the edge. I’m all anti big brother and all that sh*t but this was too much. Doesn’t make any sense, convoluted and implausible. See more Emily H. @emihubbard Jun 26 Interesting story - kept us guessing See more William R. P @Ogn_Dulk Jun 15 It only makes sense toward the end and even then only barely See more Alain E @AlainE Jun 8 I don’t know if anyone noticed my previous review, in which I complained about the fractured presentation on Prime. Regardless, it is now fixed and the series is the conspiracy theorist’s wet dream. All our information is controlled by the powers to be, that we have to trust that they work against evil. The story is solid and the acting first class. Some of the best color cinematography ever, especially in low light situations. See more tess M @Thannah May 10 I loved this! The acting is incredible and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat!!! See more Read all reviews
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Ben Chanan

Creator

Holliday Grainger

DI Rachel Carey

Callum Turner

Shaun Emery

Ben Miles

Danny Hart

Laura Haddock

Hannah Roberts

Lia Williams

DSU Gemma Garland

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 3, 2019 What Happens in Helmand After damning CCTV footage surfaces, British soldier Shaun Emery is accused of a crime he denies committing; up-and-coming Detective Inspector Rachel Carey is assigned to investigate. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 10, 2019 Toy Soldier DI Rachel Carey is forced to search for alternatives in pursuing Shaun Emery after key evidence is mysteriously withdrawn from her investigation; meanwhile, Shaun searches for answers of his own. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 17, 2019 Truffle Hog While the CIA interrogates Shaun in a covert safe house, DI Rachel Carey's investigation leads to an unsettling discovery about manipulated CCTV footage; Shaun's quest to clear his name takes a devastating turn. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 24, 2019 Blind Spots Rachel and Shaun come face to face and Shaun encounters mysterious strangers who offer to provide him with the answers he seeks; Rachel pays Napier a visit. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 1, 2019 A Pilgrim of Justice As Shaun meets the powers behind his downfall, neither he nor Rachel is prepared for the danger lurking ahead; Rachel uncovers a key piece of evidence. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 8, 2019 Correction As the most guarded secrets of the intelligence services risk exposure, Rachel and Shaun team up; Rachel faces a terrible choice that will not only decide Shaun's fate, but that of the nation's entire criminal justice system. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 8, 2019 Secrets of the intelligence services are in danger of being exposed; Shaun's future, and the fate of the criminal justice system, lie with one person; Carey has a choice to make. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ben Chanan
Creator
Ben Chanan
Executive Producer
Ben Chanan, Rosie Alison
Screenwriter
Ben Chanan
Network
Peacock
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 3, 2019