Viewers who tuned into the anticipated new season of the BBC's compelling surveillance drama, The Capture, hailed the season three premiere as "sensational".
The hit thriller stars Holliday Grainger as determined detective Rachel Carey as she uncovers complex conspiracies. In the new season, Carey is Acting Commander of Counter Terrorism Command and ready to launch Operation Veritas, a new camera system that can't be hacked. But when a terrorist attack takes place and the camera footage has been tampered with, Carey faces a new threat.
It's no wonder that viewers are loving the show, which boasts a seriously impressive production team. The thriller is created, written, directed and executive produced by BAFTA-winning Ben Chanan, known for his work on high-stakes series such as The Last Kingdom and The Missing. Meanwhile, the production company behind the series is Heyday Television, part of Universal International Studios, which made blockbuster hits such as the Harry Potter film series, Barbie, Wonka and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Keep reading to find out more about season three, including what viewers and critics are saying.
What is season 3 of The Capture about?
The new season picks up 12 months after Rachel Carey broadcast a live deepfake of a government minister to the nation, exposing the UK intelligence service's clandestine video manipulation programme known as Correction.
© BBC/Universal International Studios/Laurence CendrowiczIn season three, Carey is now Acting Commander of Counter Terrorism Command and determined to regain the public's trust through the launch of the revolutionary new camera system, Operation Veritas.
But when a brutal act of terror occurs, leaving just one witness, Carey finds herself plunged into a new conspiracy.
The synopsis continues: "The more Carey investigates, the deeper she is drawn into an unfolding geopolitical crisis that infects the British political establishment, the security services, and the media. The conspiracy reaches deep into the State, but just who is pulling the strings?
"Caught in an increasingly violent situation, and with few allies left to trust, what sacrifices will Carey be willing to make?"
© CREDIT LINE:BBC/Universal International Studios/Laurence CendrowiczOn what makes The Capture stand-out from other shows, leading star Holliday said: "It's a thriller and a detective drama, but it also has elements of science fiction. It feels like a long- form Black Mirror. Each series explores technology that feels just one step ahead of reality, from
"CCTV to deepfakes to AI. Ben takes real truths and asks 'what if?', encouraging audiences to question the world we're living in," the actress told the BBC. "What once felt futuristic now feels real. People are still discovering the show, and its themes keep catching up with the world."
What have viewers said about season 3?
It's safe to say that viewers are loving the new season so far, with many praising the twisty episode.
One person penned on X: "Sensational first episode #TheCapture," while another added: "Series 3, ep 1 so good. An explosive start. Riveting."
© BBC/Universal International Studios/Laurence CendrowiczA third viewer commented: "Wow, that was an epic opening episode! #TheCapture," while another added: "#TheCapture is the best show on TV, weekly TV is here. What an incredible, shocking opening episode!"
What have critics said about season 3?
Season three has received positive reviews from critics, with The Times handing over four stars. Meanwhile, RadioTimes.com handed out 5 stars and hailed the show as "the best thriller on TV".
Elsewhere, The Telegraph described the show as "ridiculous," while also noting that viewers "won't be able to stop watching."
© BBC/Universal International Studios/Laurence CendrowiczHow to watch The Capture
The first episode of the new six-part series was released on BBC iPlayer on Sunday 8 March, before airing at 9pm on BBC One later that evening. The series will follow the same schedule for the remainder of the season.
New episodes will arrive on Sundays at 6am on BBC iPlayer, before airing at 9pm the same day on BBC One.
