After viewing many tweets about The Capture early last week, I finally decided to see what the hype was about and let me tell you, it was well worth the hype.
on BBC via iPlayer and Peacock, The Capture is a mystery thriller about CCTV manipulation in attempt to arrest criminals the police don’t have enough evidence on. DCI Rachael Carey played by Holliday Grainger takes the lead in criminal investigation over the kidnapping of Hannah. CCTV footage shows character Shaun Emery kidnapping Hannah however this is the result of organisation called “Correction” who uses CCTV manipulation to expose the system being used. Rachael goes through both seasons trying to expose Correction and it’s use within the police force and criminal investigation.
I would love to tell you more but don’t want to spoil it for you as the first time you experience it won’t be forgotten. The Capture, captures you from the very beginning and doesn’t let go until the very end, yet it still grips you tight mentally craving for a third season. Despite some convenient moments for the sake of the plot, The Capture is contained with fantastic performances, bleeding edge visuals and nail biting plot twists which get bigger and bigger. It really makes you ponder the amount of surveillance used in London and debating on whether what we are seeing is reality or not , visually or verbally. It sparks a conversation if this technology is real and whether it can be implemented or not. if so, how far off are we or is it in motion now?
This is the best show on BBC right now and deserves all the praise it’s getting. Now if only there’s a way to manipulate CCTV to get a third season…
9/10
Written by P Rose
