Time is running out for Netflix subscribers to dive into a critically acclaimed BBC thriller before it vanishes from the platform. The suspenseful drama 'The Capture' is scheduled to depart Netflix at the end of this month, despite holding an impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a legion of devoted fans.
A Modern Thriller of Deception and Deepfakes
The series first aired in 2019, starring Holliday Grainger as DI Rachel Carey and Callum Turner as a former soldier accused of a shocking crime. The plot of the inaugural season revolves around a Lance Corporal, cleared of a war crime in Afghanistan, who is then accused of kidnapping and murdering his barrister. As DI Carey investigates, she uncovers a complex web of conspiracy that calls crucial video evidence into question.
The story evolved in the 2022 second season, shifting focus to rising politician Isaac Turner, played by Paapa Essiedu. This instalment delves into the perilous world of deepfake technology, with Carey racing against time to expose a sinister plot. A highly anticipated third season is set for release later this year, continuing the story twelve months after the events of Season Two.
Star-Studded Cast and Season Three Tease
Paapa Essiedu will reprise his role alongside Holliday Grainger's Rachel Carey, who is now the Acting Commander of the Counter Terrorism Command. The new season will see them attempt to dismantle 'Correction', a video manipulation programme run by UK intelligence, and restore public trust through a new camera system.
The BBC has teased the upcoming plot, asking: "How do you protect the truth, in a world where lies are daily currency?" The synopsis hints at a brutal act of terror targeting the British establishment, with Carey's investigation pulling her into a geopolitical crisis that infects politics, the security services, and the media.
The ensemble cast for the new series includes notable names such as Indira Varma, Ron Perlman, and Hugh Quarshie.
Viewers Hail an "Underrated" Masterpiece
As the removal date looms, fans have been quick to praise the series online, with many labelling it one of the BBC's finest and most underrated dramas. One viewer described it as a "mind-blowing drama," while another stated it was "the best British box set I've watched."
Other glowing reviews highlighted the show's compelling nature: "Gripping from the start, this won't disappoint!" and "Very suspenseful and binge-worthy!! This season is great and keeps you on the edge of your seat." The praise often centres on the intricate storyline and constant twists, with one fan noting, "You know it's a good one when you can't wait to get home from work to watch it."
With only a few days remaining, the first two gripping seasons of 'The Capture' are available for a final binge on Netflix ahead of the third season's arrival later in the year.
