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The Capture

Name: The Capture
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2019-09-03
Cast: Holliday Grainger, Ben Miles, Ron Perlman, Paapa Essiedu, Indira Varma

2019 | 3 seasons | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a short run with a modest audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Slow Horses or The Night Manager, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.4 million people sought it out in the past year