The BBC thriller stars Holliday Grainger as DI Rachel Carey, Callum Turner as Shaun Emery, and Ben Miles as Commander Danny Hart; the series deals with deepfake video evidence.
Main cast
- DI Rachel CareyHolliday Grainger1–2Main
- Shaun EmeryCallum Turner1–2Main
- Commander Danny HartBen Miles1–2Main
Supporting cast
- DS Gemma GarlandCavan Clerkin1Supp
- DI Karen HobbsLia Williams1Supp
- Charlie HallPaul Ritter1Supp
- Tom KendricksRichmond Adebiyi1Supp
- DS Nadia LatifAysha Dyer1Supp
- DS Patrick FlynnBarry Ward2Supp
- Isaac TurnerPaapa Essiedu2Supp
- DCS Tessa EdwardsIndira Varma2Supp
Guest & voice
- Hannah RobertsLaura Haddock1Guest
- DS Jack EvansDaniel Fearn1Guest
- Frank NapierRon Cook2Guest
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About this cast
The Capture is a British conspiracy thriller series first broadcast on BBC One in 2019. The story follows DI Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) as she investigates a case of a decorated soldier, Shaun Emery (Callum Turner), accused of a murder he appears to have committed on CCTV, leading her into a world of manipulated digital evidence and a secret state unit.
FAQs
Who plays DI Rachel Carey in The Capture?
Holliday Grainger plays DI Rachel Carey in the BBC series The Capture.
Who plays Shaun Emery in The Capture?
Callum Turner plays Shaun Emery, the former soldier at the centre of the conspiracy.
Who plays Commander Danny Hart in The Capture?
Ben Miles plays Commander Danny Hart, the head of the corrective unit.
How many seasons of The Capture are there?
As of 2025, there are two seasons, with the first airing in 2019 and the second in 2022.
What network is The Capture on?
The Capture is a BBC One original series, also available on BBC iPlayer.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026