The Capture

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.

First Air Date: 2019-09-03

Last Air Date: 2022-09-12

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Ben Chanan

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Holliday Grainger as DI Rachel Carey
Ben Miles as Commander Danny Hart
Lia Williams as DSU Gemma Garland
Ron Perlman as Frank Napier
Cavan Clerkin as DS Patrick Flynn
Ginny Holder as DC Nadia Latif
Nigel Lindsay as DSU Tom Kendricks
Callum Turner as Shaun Emery
Laura Haddock as Hannah Roberts
Barry Ward as Charlie Hall

Seasons

Series 1 (2019)

Episodes:

Ep. 1: What Happens in Helmand (2019-09-03)

When British soldier Shaun Emery is accused of a crime he strenuously denies, newly promoted DI Rachel Carey is assigned to investigate.
Ep. 2: Toy Soldier (2019-09-10)

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.
Ep. 3: Truffle Hog (2019-09-17)

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.
Ep. 4: Blind Spots (2019-09-24)

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.
Ep. 5: A Pilgrim of Justice (2019-10-01)

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.
Ep. 6: Correction (2019-10-08)

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.