'Criminal Record' | Date, plot, cast, director and is the Apple+ crime series worth watching
Series: Criminal Record
Platform: Apple TV+
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Date of release: January 10, 2024
Genre: Crime
'Criminal Record' is an upcoming British crime thriller television series featuring Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo.
It is an eight-part series and the first two episodes are set to premiere on January 10, 2024, on Apple TV+. The rest of the episodes will release weekly, every Friday, until February 23.
What is the plot of 'Criminal Record'?
'Criminal Record' is set in London and portrays two detectives entangled in a high-profile murder case. Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty comes with years of experience and great connections.
Detective Sergeant June Lenker is a young determined and focused woman in the early stages of her career. An anonymous call brings them together and the two must work together to correct the injustice done in the past.
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The official synopsis reads, "In the heart of London, an anonymous call draws two detectives into a fight to correct an old miscarriage of justice."
Who are the cast members of 'Criminal Record'?
Peter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi, aged 65, is playing the lead role of Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty in British crime series 'Criminal Record'.
The Scottish actor is popularly known for portraying the 12th incarnation of the Doctor in the science fiction series 'Doctor Who' (2013–2017). He also played Malcolm Tucker in 'The Thick of It'. (2005–2012).
Cush Jumbo
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Cush Jumbo is known for her leading role as attorney Lucca Quinn in 'The Good Wife' (2015–2016) and its spin-off series 'The Good Fight' (2017–2021).
In 2009, she was also seen as Lois Habiba in the third series of 'Doctor Who' spin-off 'Torchwood'. Cush plays the central character of Detective Sergeant June Lenker in 'Criminal Record'.
Stephen Campbell Moore
Stephen Campbell Moore will be seen as Leo Hanratty in 'Criminal Record'. Stephen has been a part of the films 'Johnny English Reborn', 'Man Up' and 'Downtown Abbey'.
Other cast members include Dionne Brown as Detective Constable Chloe Summers, Charlie Creed-Miles as Detective Sergeant Tony Gilfoyle, Shaun Dooley as Detective Sergeant Kim Cardwell, Aysha Kala as Sonya Singh, and Cathy Tyson as Doris Mathis.
Who is the director of 'Criminal Record'?
The British crime thriller TV series is written by Paul Rutman and directed by Jim Loach and Shaun James Grant. Produced under the banner of Tod Productions and STV Studios, it will stream exclusively on Apple TV+.
Is 'Criminal Record' worth watching?
The trailer of 'Criminal Record' was released a month ago and it got the fans excited. The pairing of brilliant actors, Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo, is one of the selling points of the series.
Moreover, we can expect an engaging screenplay paired with a strong background score in what appears to be another promising crime series.
'Criminal Record' trailer
