The Capture (2019)

Synopsis

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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Cast

• Holliday Grainger as DI Rachel Carey
• Ben Miles as Commander Danny Hart
• Lia Williams as DSU Gemma Garland
• Ron Perlman as Frank Napier
• Nigel Lindsay as DCI Tom Kendricks
• Ginny Holder as DC / DI Nadia Latif
• Indira Varma as Khadija Khan
• Tessa Wong as DC Chloe Tan
• Daisy Waterstone as Abigail Carey
• Paapa Essiedu as Isaac Turner MP

If you liked The Capture, try

• Homeland
• Slow Horses
• The Agency
• I Will Find You
• Severance
• Mr. Robot
• Cross
• Spooks

BingeNext's take

If you’re into gripping crime dramas with a strong mystery at their core, The Capture is a great pick. It follows soldier Shaun Emery as he tries to rebuild his life after being cleared of a murder conviction, only to be pulled back into a tense fight for freedom when new CCTV footage surfaces. The show does a fantastic job of keeping you guessing, with plenty of twists and turns that make it hard to look away. With three seasons and 18 episodes, it’s perfect for those who like to binge without feeling overwhelmed. The cast, including Holliday Grainger and Ron Perlman, brings a lot of depth to the story, making the characters feel real and relatable. If you’ve enjoyed shows like Homeland or Slow Horses, you’ll likely find The Capture just as compelling and intense. It’s the kind of series that keeps your heart racing and your mind working.