The Capture

7.8
2019

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.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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The Capture | Official Trailer | Peacock

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The Capture | Trailer - BBC

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2019

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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1. What Happens in Helmand

7.6

When British soldier Shaun Emery is accused of a crime he strenuously denies, newly promoted DI Rachel Carey is assigned to investigate.

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2. Toy Soldier

8.3

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.

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3. Truffle Hog

8.2

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.

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4. Blind Spots

8.2

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.

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5. A Pilgrim of Justice

8.3

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.

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6. Correction

8.5

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.

Cast

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Holliday Grainger

DI Rachel Carey

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Ben Miles

Commander Danny Hart

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Lia Williams

DSU Gemma Garland

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Paapa Essiedu

Isaac Turner MP

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Indira Varma

Khadija Khan

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Charlie Murphy

Simone Turner

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Tessa Wong

DC Chloe Tan

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Andy Nyman

Rowan Gill

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Reviews

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Crazypiglady

8/10

A tense British thriller in the vein of Spooks which I loved. Also similarly, it's difficult to tell who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. Does the end justify the means? or is there no end? At the heart of this is the ethics of using cutting edge but very real technology by shadowy powers on the periphery of law and government. Paranoid and plausible - a worrying combination.

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