The Capture (2019)
Kernel Score: 85% · 276 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
First aired: 2019-09-03
Seasons: 3 · 14 episodes
Where to watch The Capture
- Stream: Prime Video, Peacock
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Capture parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Capture is a TV-MA British thriller involving surveillance, deepfakes, and morally ambiguous spy conflict.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Rated TV-MA with tense thriller sequences involving a wrongful murder conviction and covert operations.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Holliday Grainger as DI Rachel Carey
- Ron Perlman as Frank Napier
- Ben Miles as Commander Danny Hart
- Lia Williams as DSU Gemma Garland
- Ginny Holder as DC / DI Nadia Latif
- Paapa Essiedu as Isaac Turner MP
- Indira Varma as Khadija Khan
- Tessa Wong as DC Chloe Tan
- Ben Miles as Danny Hart
- Nigel Lindsay as DSI / DSU Tom Kendricks
The Capture FAQ
Is The Capture good?
The Capture has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 276 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Capture?
In the US you can stream The Capture on Prime Video and Peacock and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Capture OK for kids?
The Capture is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Capture is a TV-MA British thriller involving surveillance, deepfakes, and morally ambiguous spy conflict.
What shows are like The Capture?
If you liked The Capture, try Slow Horses, The Night Manager, Severance and Gangs of London.