Started September 3, 2019 · Returning Series · Based on 3 seasons, 18 episodes through April 12, 2026 · TV-MA
The Capture is a BBC conspiracy thriller that follows detective Rachel Carey as she uncovers secret government programs that alter live video evidence and deepfakes to frame people and control narratives. The story spans three seasons and centers on surveillance technology, intelligence agencies, and political cover-ups. Season 3 includes a subplot that links Freedom of Information requests about migrant numbers and criticism of mass migration to extremism and potential terrorism.
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Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for The Capture.
Woke representation / casting
Visible diversity appears in prominent supporting roles, including a competent black female detective and a black politician, alongside the central white female lead investigator. Casting follows typical modern British television patterns in a contemporary UK setting without heavy marketing around identity.
35%
Woke political dialogue
Institutional critiques of intelligence agencies and state power run through the series. Season 3 adds dialogue and plotting that connects Freedom of Information requests on migration statistics and skepticism of mass migration to extremism.
38%
Identity-driven story themes
The premise focuses on surveillance, deepfakes, and evidence manipulation by state actors. Season 3 introduces a migration subplot that frames critics negatively, but identity politics do not drive the core narrative.
20%
Western institutional / cultural critique
The story repeatedly depicts intelligence services, police leadership, politicians, and media engaging in systematic deception and real-time alteration of evidence to protect state interests and shape narratives.
60%
Woke character or canon changes
Not present in this title.
0%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Season 3 specifically prompted complaints from right-leaning viewers and outlets that the show equates legitimate FOI requests about migrant numbers and criticism of illegal immigration with extremism and terrorism.
45%
Creator track record context
Ben Chanan's prior work centers on documentaries about counter-terrorism and 1970s-style conspiracy thrillers focused on technology and manipulation. No strong record of identity-driven or activist creative output appears in public sources.
18%
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