Created by Ben Chanan.
The Capture premiered in the UK on September 3, 2019.
Distributed by BBC One (UK), and available on Peacock in the United States.
The Capture TV Series Review
The Capture is a smart and tense thriller about crime, technology, and truth.
It shows how video evidence can be changed and used to control people.
In Season 1, a soldier’s case starts a hidden conspiracy.
Season 2 becomes bigger, focusing on politics and fake videos that affect the public.
Season 3 is darker, with more danger and stronger twists.
The story keeps you guessing because nothing is certain.
The acting is strong, especially from Holliday Grainger, who plays the lead role.
It is a good series if you enjoy suspense, mystery, and modern technology stories.
CR Rating: 8/10.
The Capture Actors
Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey
DOB: March 27, 1988.
Bio: English actress from Didsbury, Manchester, who began acting as a child and later trained at the University of Leeds, where she studied English Literature.
She built a strong reputation across film and television with roles in The Borgias and Strike, becoming known for portraying intelligent, emotionally layered characters.
Role: Rachel Carey begins The Capture as a driven Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command.
Across the series, she rises through the ranks while uncovering a dangerous world of surveillance manipulation and institutional cover-ups.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (18 eps).
Interesting facts: Grainger has twins with actor Harry Treadaway and has spoken about balancing family life with demanding screen roles.
Notable Works: The Borgias, Strike, Great Expectations, The Stolen Girl.
Ben Miles as Commander Danny Hart
DOB: September 29, 1966.
Bio: English actor with a strong background in theatre, television, and film.
He gained early recognition through Coupling and later built a reputation in high-quality drama with roles in The Trial of Christine Keeler and The Capture.
Role: Commander Danny Hart is the head of SO15 (Counter Terrorism Command) and a key figure within the intelligence structure of The Capture.
He shares a layered history with Rachel Carey, acting as both mentor and former romantic partner.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (18 eps).
Interesting facts: Miles has continued working heavily across TV and stage, including Andor, Hijack, and Douglas Is Cancelled, showing how broad his career remains.
Notable Works: Coupling, The Forsyte Saga, The Trial of Christine Keeler, Andor.
Lia Williams as DSU Gemma Garland
DOB: November 26, 1964.
Bio: British actress and director with a distinguished career across theatre, television, and film.
She is especially respected for her stage work and won an Olivier Award for her performance in Present Laughter.
Role: Gemma Garland is a Detective Superintendent (DSU) within SO15 and a key intelligence figure in The Capture.
She represents the pragmatic, security-first mindset of the state, often prioritizing operational success over transparency or ethics.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (18 eps).
Interesting facts: Williams has long been respected on stage and won an Olivier Award for Present Laughter.
Notable Works: The Crown, The Missing, His Dark Materials, The Day of the Jackal.
Ron Perlman as Frank Napier
DOB: April 13, 1950.
Bio: American actor with a decades-long career across film, television, and voice work.
He first gained major recognition with Beauty and the Beast and later became globally known for portraying the title character in Hellboy and its sequel.
Role: Frank Napier is a CIA section chief operating between U.S. and UK intelligence networks in The Capture.
He represents the international reach of the surveillance system and embodies a ruthless, results-driven mindset.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (15 eps).
Interesting facts: Perlman has been active since the late 1970s and is also a prolific voice actor and narrator, contributing to major franchises and documentaries.
Notable Works: Beauty and the Beast, Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy, StartUp.
Ginny Holder as DI Nadia Latif
DOB: N/A.
Bio: British actress with an extensive career across television, theatre, and film.
She trained at the Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance and has appeared in a wide range of British productions, including Holby City, Death in Paradise, and The Bill.
Role: DI Nadia Latif is a key member of the Counter Terrorism Command in The Capture and one of Rachel Carey’s most trusted colleagues.
She is diligent, methodical, and committed to doing things by the book, which makes her a moral counterbalance in a world where truth is frequently manipulated.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (15 eps).
Interesting facts: Holder has also appeared in London Has Fallen and Ragdoll, and she built a substantial stage career before becoming widely recognized on television.
Notable Works: Holby City, Death in Paradise, The Bill, London Has Fallen.
Cavan Clerkin as DS Patrick Flynn
DOB: 1973.
Bio: British actor, writer, and filmmaker from Hackney, London.
He has built a strong career across comedy, drama, and crime television, gaining recognition for roles in Pulling and The Last Kingdom.
Alongside acting, he has worked behind the camera as a writer and producer.
Role: DS Patrick Flynn is a detective within the Counter Terrorism Command and one of Rachel Carey’s early allies in The Capture.
He provides grounded, practical policing instincts that contrast with the series’ complex surveillance systems and political manipulation.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-2 (9 eps).
Interesting facts: Clerkin won Best Actor at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival for his performance in Muscle and has co-written and starred in independent projects.
Notable Works: Pulling, The Last Kingdom, Muscle, Nice Guy.
Nigel Lindsay as Tom Kendricks
DOB: January 17, 1969.
Bio: English actor who transitioned from a career in finance into acting, going on to build a respected profile across theatre, television, and film.
On stage, he has received Olivier Award nominations and strong critical acclaim for productions such as Shrek the Musical and The Pillowman.
Role: Tom Kendricks is a senior officer within SO15 (Counter Terrorism Command) in The Capture.
He operates as part of the command structure supporting investigations, helping maintain operational flow and institutional order.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (15 eps).
Interesting facts: Lindsay also has a long theatre history, including major West End productions like Shrek the Musical and The Pillowman.
Notable Works: Four Lions, Victoria, Safe, The Salisbury Poisonings.
Daisy Waterstone as Abigail Carey
DOB: June 13, 1994.
Bio: British actress known for her work in television drama and period series.
She is the daughter of Tim Waterstone, founder of the Waterstones bookstore chain, and producer-writer Rosie Alison.
Role: Abigail Carey is Rachel Carey’s younger sister in The Capture.
Her presence brings a personal dimension to Rachel’s otherwise high-pressure professional life.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 (9 eps).
Interesting facts: Waterstone joined the National Youth Theatre as a teenager and comes from a family deeply connected to publishing and film.
Notable Works: The Durrells, Dalgliesh, The Long Shadow, Prime Target.
Callum Turner as Shaun Emery
DOB: February 15, 1990.
Bio: English actor and model who began his career in fashion before transitioning into acting.
He gained early attention in Glue and went on to appear in major productions like Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and Masters of the Air.
Role: Shaun Emery is a former British soldier whose controversial legal case drives the events of Series 1 of The Capture.
After his conviction is overturned due to faulty video evidence, he becomes entangled in a much larger conspiracy involving manipulated surveillance footage.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (6 eps).
Interesting facts: Turner grew up in London and has spoken about working in retail and modeling before acting. He is also known to be a supporter of Chelsea F.C..
Notable Works: Glue, Fantastic Beasts, The Boys in the Boat, Masters of the Air.
Laura Haddock as Hannah Roberts
DOB: August 21, 1985.
Bio: English actress who built her early career in British television before moving into international film and high-profile series.
She is known for roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and Transformers: The Last Knight, as well as leading the historical drama Da Vinci’s Demons.
Role: Hannah Roberts is a human rights barrister who successfully appeals Shaun Emery’s conviction in The Capture.
Her sudden disappearance shortly after the case becomes public is the central mystery that drives Series 1.
Seasons & Episodes: S1 (6 eps).
Interesting facts: Haddock has a child with actor Sam Claflin and has worked steadily across British and U.S. film and television.
Notable Works: Da Vinci’s Demons, Guardians of the Galaxy, Transformers: The Last Knight, The Recruit.
Paapa Essiedu as Isaac Turner
DOB: June 11, 1990.
Bio: British actor who trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and first rose to prominence with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he notably played Hamlet.
He later became widely recognized on screen through I May Destroy You, earning Emmy and BAFTA nominations.
Role: Isaac Turner is a rising politician and serving Security Minister in The Capture.
In Series 2, his life is thrown into crisis when he becomes the target of a deepfake video scandal.
Seasons & Episodes: S2-3 (9 eps).
Interesting facts: Essiedu has received Emmy and BAFTA attention for I May Destroy You and has continued to earn major theatre and screen nominations.
Notable Works: I May Destroy You, Gangs of London, The Lazarus Project, Black Mirror.
Killian Scott as Commander Noah Pierson
DOB: July 6, 1985.
Bio: Irish actor, born Cillian Damien Murphy, who adopted a stage name to avoid confusion with Cillian Murphy.
He first gained major recognition in the Irish crime series Love/Hate and went on to build a strong résumé in dark drama and thriller projects.
Role: Noah Pierson is the new permanent head of SO15 in Series 3.
His arrival shifts the command structure around Rachel Carey and gives the final season a new source of pressure inside the intelligence hierarchy.
Seasons & Episodes: S3 (6 eps).
Interesting facts: Scott’s brother is Irish politician Eoghan Murphy. He trained at the Drama Centre London and has steadily built a career in international TV.
Notable Works: Love/Hate, Dublin Murders, Kaos, Secret Invasion.
More Actors
Season 1 (2019)
• Barry Ward as Charlie Hall.
• Sophia Brown as Karen Merville.
• Ralph Ineson as DCI Alec Boyd.
• Alexander Forsyth as Eli Jacobi.
Season 2 (2022)
• Charlie Murphy as Simone Turner.
• Natalie Dew as Aliza Clarke.
• Harry Michell as Rhys Edwards.
• Andy Nyman as Sir Rowan Gill.
Season 3 (2026)
• Hugh Quarshie as Commissioner Cameron Yates.
• Andrew Buchan as Deputy Commissioner Julian Talbot.
• Amanda Drew as Angela Stilton.
• Isabella Brownson as Paige Thomas.
FAQ – The Capture TV Series
What is The Capture about?
The show is a British conspiracy thriller that follows DI Rachel Carey as she uncovers government schemes using manipulated video evidence and surveillance technology in a “post‑truth” world.
Does the series raise real‑world questions about technology?
Yes. The creator has said the series’ premise is technically possible, and it plays on real anxieties about video manipulation and the reliability of digital evidence.
The Capture based on a true story?
No. The show is fictional. It was written by creator Ben Chanan based on research into real‑world surveillance technology and deepfakes, but the story itself is not true.
How many seasons of The Capture are there?
The series has three seasons, Series 1 premiered in 2019, Series 2 in 2022, and Series 3 aired in 2026.
Where can I watch The Capture?
In the UK it airs on BBC One. In the U.S., it has been available on Peacock after its original broadcast.
Conclusion
The Capture is a smart and gripping series that mixes crime with modern technology.
It keeps you thinking about what is real and what is not.
With strong acting, especially from Holliday Grainger, and a tense story, it is a great choice for fans of suspense and mystery.