'Criminal: UK' Season 2: Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Netflix's procedural drama
Police procedural dramas are often exciting, but Netflix's 'Criminal' takes it to a whole different level. With different series for different countries, these shows are like that one 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' episode with Sterling K Brown ('This is Us') — they are entirely set within the interrogation room. Now, with four new cases and suspects, the United Kingdom's version of 'Criminal' is set to hit Netflix shortly with its second season, with some big names on the roster. Read on to know more details about Season 2 of 'Criminal: United Kingdom'.
Release date
'Criminal: UK' will be available to stream on Netflix from Wednesday, September 16, at 12 am PST.
Plot
The first seasons of the series had three episodes each set in different territories — the UK, France, Germany and Spain. The episodes were entirely set in the interrogation rooms, and viewers had nothing but the behavior and the words of the suspects to figure out whether they were guilty or not. Similarly, in Season 2 of 'Criminal: UK', each episode will be a standalone case as police officers try to nail a suspect. Netflix's 'Criminal' series is different in that it is cerebral and is entirely dependent on the actors' abilities. The first season included some big names like David Tennant, Hayley Atwell and Youssef Kerkour as suspects. The second season will feature a different set of suspects.
The official synopsis for the season states: "Following a hugely successful first series and great critical acclaim, 'Criminal' returns to Netflix globally on Weds 16 September with four new cases, four new suspects and one room that changes everything. Prepare for bold stories, some surprises, and a completely innovative take on the police procedural."
Cast
Kit Harington
Kit Harington is an English actor best known for his roles in 'Game of Thrones', 'Pompeii' and 'The Eternals'. He will play one of the suspects in Season 2, Alex Daniels. Smarmy Alex Daniels is brought in for questioning after being accused of rape by a co-worker. With little to no evidence to guide them, Alex’s case is not helped by his arrogant behavior with the investigators.
Sharon Horgan
Sharon Horgan is an Irish actress, comedian, producer and writer known for her roles in 'Motherland', 'This Way Up' and 'Catastrophe'. She plays one of the suspects in Season 2, Danielle Dunne. Danielle is brought in for questioning as the head of an online group that unmasks sexual predators. Asking increasingly pointed questions, the team talks about her strategies, as she starts building a zealous defense they have to crack.
Sophie Okonedo
Sophie Okonedo is a British actress and singer known for her roles in 'Hotel Rwanda', 'The Secret Life of Bees' and 'After Earth'. She plays one of the suspects in Season 2, Julia Bryce. The detective team risks a legal entanglement when Julia, a convicted killer’s wife, is brought in for a routine interview connected with the investigation. Soon, they’re all being called in one by one on their day off to join the interview, as the chat with a seemingly mousey wife takes a provocative turn.
Kunal Nayyar
Kunal Nayyar is a British-Indian actor known for his work in 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Think Like A Dog' and 'Fantasy Hospital'. He plays a suspect in Season 2, Sandeep Singh. Convicted killer Sandeep Singh confronts the team with a deal in exchange for information he has. Not sure whether he’s telling the truth or not, the team soon discover the answer could be gambling on a disgraced former colleague.
Showrunners
Jim Field Smith and George Kay
Jim Field Smith is an English film and television director, writer and producer known for his work in 'The Wrong Mans' and 'Episodes'. George Kay is an English writer and director known for his work in 'Killing Eve' and 'Stag'.
Trailer
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