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The series is anchored by strong performances that ground its high-concept tech themes in human emotion. [12, 21] Description Holliday Grainger
In an era where "fake news" and "deepfakes" have transitioned from science fiction to daily headlines, the BBC's The Capture stands as an unsettlingly prescient mirror to our reality. [1, 16] Created by Ben Chanan, this British conspiracy thriller explores a world where video evidence—once the "gold standard" of truth—can be rewritten in real-time. [5, 12] The Plot: Seeing is No Longer Believing The Capture(2019)
A rising politician targeted by a deepfake campaign (Series 2). [21, 23] Ron Perlman
A ruthless CIA operative pulling strings from the shadows. [5, 14] A third series has been confirmed and is
The series kicks off with Shaun Emery (Callum Turner), a British soldier whose conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence. [22] However, his freedom is short-lived. New CCTV footage emerges showing him kidnapping his barrister, a crime he has no memory of committing. [8, 26]
Technology capable of superimposing faces and altering speech instantly during live broadcasts. [5, 6] [1, 16] Created by Ben Chanan, this British
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: