A ruthless CIA operative pulling strings from the shadows. [5, 14]
The series is anchored by strong performances that ground its high-concept tech themes in human emotion. [12, 21] Description Holliday Grainger The Capture(2019)
Unlike many thrillers that rely on far-fetched gadgets, The Capture is based on Chanan’s extensive research into existing surveillance and AI capabilities. [19] By 2026, critics noted that the show felt less like a "preposterous" drama and more like a warning about the "death of truth." [1, 16] A ruthless CIA operative pulling strings from the shadows
A shadowy program where intelligence agencies manipulate live CCTV feeds to ensure "justice" is served when legal evidence is lacking. [7, 10] [19] By 2026, critics noted that the show
A fast-track detective who must choose between her career and the objective truth. [5, 25] Callum Turner A soldier caught in a digital nightmare (Series 1). [8, 12] Isaac Turner Paapa Essiedu
A rising politician targeted by a deepfake campaign (Series 2). [21, 23] Ron Perlman
Detective Inspector Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) is assigned to the case. [5, 23] What begins as a straightforward investigation quickly spirals into a vast conspiracy involving: