The Capture 2019
“Seeing is deceiving.”
What is The Capture?
The Capture is a British mystery crime-drama television series created by Ben Chanan that premiered in 2019. The show is a surveillance thriller that centers on a British soldier named Shaun Emery.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 18
- First aired
- Sep 3, 2019
- Last aired
- Apr 12, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 18 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Capture is a British mystery crime-drama television series created by Ben Chanan that premiered in 2019. The show is a surveillance thriller that centers on a British soldier named Shaun Emery. After his conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, Emery returns to his life as a free man. However, he soon faces new legal challenges when damning CCTV footage from a night out in London surfaces, forcing him to fight for his freedom again. The investigation into his case is led by a tenacious young detective who begins to uncover a multi-layered conspiracy. As the series progresses, the narrative expands to include the United Kingdom's Correction unit and the emergence of invisible assassins. The show features a cast including Holliday Grainger, Lia Williams, Ben Miles, and Ron Perlman. The second season premiered on August 28, 2022, following DCI Rachel Carey as she navigates a new conspiracy while struggling to trust her closest colleagues. The series is currently listed as running from 2019 through 2026.
Should you watch it?
“A British soldier's freedom unravels after new surveillance footage surfaces.”
- sharp writing and performances
- timely themes about surveillance and justice
- strong central performances from Holliday Grainger and Callum Turner
- can be slow-paced for some viewers
- plot complexity may require close attention
you're drawn to morally complex crime dramas with layered storytelling.
Suitable for mature audiences due to themes of injustice, surveillance, and psychological tension.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 What Happens in Helmand Mytharc Sep 3, 2019
- E2 Toy Soldier Core Sep 10, 2019
- E3 Truffle Hog Core Sep 17, 2019
- E4 Blind Spots Core Sep 24, 2019
- E5 A Pilgrim of Justice Mytharc Oct 1, 2019
- E6 Correction Mytharc Oct 8, 2019
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Invisible Men Mytharc Aug 28, 2022
- E2 Made in China Core Aug 29, 2022
- E3 Charlie Foxtrot Core Sep 4, 2022
- E4 #therealzacturner Core Sep 5, 2022
- E5 Imposter Syndrome Mytharc Sep 11, 2022
- E6 The Flip Mytharc Sep 12, 2022
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Don't Look at the Camera Mytharc Mar 8, 2026
- E2 Lone Wolves Core Mar 15, 2026
- E3 The Scarecrow Core Mar 22, 2026
- E4 Kill Switch Core Mar 29, 2026
- E5 Simon Says Mytharc Apr 5, 2026
- E6 Someone to Watch Over Me Mytharc Apr 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is The Capture based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional series created by Ben Chanan.
Where can I watch The Capture?
In the UK, it airs on BBC One. In the U.S., it has been available on Peacock.
How many seasons are there?
The series has three seasons.
Who stars in The Capture?
Main cast includes Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Paapa Essiedu, and Lia Williams.
What is the show about?
It follows a soldier whose freedom is threatened when new video evidence emerges after his conviction is overturned.