Introduction

The Capture is a British mystery crime-drama series created, written and directed by Ben Chanan, and starring Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Laura Haddock, Ben Miles, Paul Ritter and Ron Perlman.

Set in present-day London, Grainger stars as Detective Inspector Rachel Carey, who is assigned to arrest and charge United Kingdom Special Forces Lance Corporal Shaun Emery (Turner), who is looking to clear his name of a horrific crime supposedly captured by CCTV.

Outline

After being acquitted of a war crime in Afghanistan, former United Kingdom Special Forces Lance Corporal Shaun Emery finds himself accused of the kidnapping and murder of his barrister Hannah Roberts, backed by damning CCTV evidence.

Whilst Emery works to clear his name, fast-tracked Detective Inspector Rachel Carey of Homicide and Serious Crime Command begins to uncover a complex conspiracy surrounding Emery, calling into question the validity of the footage.

The Capture Series

• Episode 01: What Happens in Helmund.
• Episode 02: Toy Soldier.
• Episode 03: Truffle Hog.
• Episode 04: Blind Spots.
• Episode 05: A Pilgrim of Justice.
• Episode 06: Correction.

Trivia

• Production filmed interior scenes at Canterbury Prison, Kent, England doubling as HMP Gladstone, London for episode one.
• Lead character Sean Emery (Callum Turner) is released from prison wearing a soldier’s uniform. He later is rearrested and returns to the prison.
• Other interior scenes were filmed at the Printworks venue in Rotherhithe, and The Shard.

Production & Filming Details

• Director: Ben Chanan.
• Producers: Rosie Alison, Ben Chanan, Tom Coan, David Heyman, Ben Irving, Tom Winchester, Derek Ritchie, and David Higginson.
• Writer: Ben Chanan.
• Music: Ian Arber and Dave Rowntree.
• Cinematography: Rasmus Arrildt.
• Editors: Kim Gaster, Richard Graham, and Emma Oxley.
• Release Date: 03 September 2019 to 08 October 2019.
• Running Time: 50-60 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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