Technology capable of superimposing faces and altering speech instantly during live broadcasts. [5, 6]
The series is anchored by strong performances that ground its high-concept tech themes in human emotion. [12, 21] Description Holliday Grainger The Capture(2019)
A shadowy program where intelligence agencies manipulate live CCTV feeds to ensure "justice" is served when legal evidence is lacking. [7, 10] [7, 10] A ruthless CIA operative pulling strings
A ruthless CIA operative pulling strings from the shadows. [5, 14] [1, 11] Where to Watch UK: Available for
Unlike many thrillers that rely on far-fetched gadgets, The Capture is based on Chanan’s extensive research into existing surveillance and AI capabilities. [19] By 2026, critics noted that the show felt less like a "preposterous" drama and more like a warning about the "death of truth." [1, 16]
💡 The show forces viewers to ask a terrifying question: In a world where anything can be faked, how do we prove what actually happened? [1, 11] Where to Watch UK: Available for streaming on BBC iPlayer. [8, 17] US: Available on Peacock . [8, 9]