First look images released for series 3 of BBC thriller The Capture
More casting details have also been announced
BBC bosses officially confirmed last year that popular thriller series The Capture will be returning for a third series, with actress Holliday Grainger reprising her role as Rachel Carey.
With filming for the six-part series now complete, the BBC has released a selection of first look images, as well as confirming further casting details. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming third series, including the cast, when to expect it to land on TV, and the all-important plot.
What is The Capture?
Created by Ben Chanan, The Capture is a British mystery thriller series which airs on BBC One. Featuring the likes of Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Laura Haddock and Ben Miles, the drama has so far had two series, airing in 2019 and 2022.
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, says of the third series: "The Capture's irresistible blend of timely, state-of-the-nation commentary with edge-of-your-seat thrills has made it a big hit with millions of viewers, and we're so pleased to announce its return to the BBC. Ben's scripts for series three will dazzle and terrify you in equal measure."
Rosie Alison, Executive Producer, Heyday Television added: “We're thrilled to return with The Capture, Ben Chanan's gripping zeitgeist thriller. Once again, Ben's prescient and provocative scripts capture the uncertainty of our world, tapping into the shifting nature of truth as deepfakes become ever more pervasive. With Holliday Grainger, Killian Scott, and our brilliant returning ensemble cast, we cannot wait for audiences to step back into a high octane story that continues to feel more real than fiction.”
What is series three about?
BBC bosses say of the series three plot: 'How do you protect the truth, in a world where lies are daily currency? And with the proliferation of deepfakes, how can we trust what we see?
'It’s been twelve months since Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) broadcast a live deepfake of a government minister to the nation, exposing the UK intelligence service’s clandestine video manipulation programme known as Correction.
'Amidst an inquiry into the unlawful use of Correction, Carey has become acting head of SO15, determined to regain the public’s trust in surveillance technology through the new Operation Veritas camera system.
'And then it happens: a brutal and exceptionally well-coordinated act of terror aimed right at the heart of the British establishment that leaves behind just one witness.
'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?'.
On Thursday 8th January, the BBC shared a number of first look photos from series three, showing actress Holliday Grainger as Rachel Carey, and Paapa Essiedu as Isaac Turner.
Check out the first look images from The Capture series three below:
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
The Capture series 3 first look
When is series three out?
Official TX details will be announced in due course, but the BBC have said it will arrive in Spring 2026.
Who is in the cast of series three?
As mentioned above, Strike actress Holliday Grainger will return to lead the cast, reprising her role as Rachel Carey.
Holliday said: “I’m thrilled to be joining The Capture team once more for series three. Ben Chanan’s scripts are as electrifying as ever and I'm excited to be stepping back into 'Commander' Rachel Carey's world. (Spoiler alert!)”
Other returning cast members include Indira Varma as BBC Newsnight presenter Khadija Khan, Ben Miles as Danny Hart, Lia Williams as Gemma Garland, Ginny Holder as DI Nadia Latif, Ron Perlman as CIA agent Frank Napier, Nigel Lindsay as DSI Tom Kendricks, Tessa Wong as DC Chloe Tan and Daisy Waterstone as Abigail Carey.
Joining the cast for series three is Killian Scott, who will play a pivotal role, as well as Joe Dempsie, Andrew Buchan, Hugh Quarshie, and Amanda Drew.
Killian Scott says: “I think Ben has created something really special with The Capture, a modern espionage thriller that feels both authentic and immensely captivating. I feel incredibly lucky to be joining the team for season 3.”
On Thursday 8th January, it was revealed that Paapa Essiedu will also reprise his role as Isaac Turner, after helping to expose Correction in the previous series.
How many episodes?
Series three will be made up of six 60-minute episodes.
Where is series three filmed?
Filming for the third series is currently taking place in the South East of England.
How can I watch it?
The Capture series three will air on BBC One, with series one and two now available to binge on BBC iPlayer.
How many series?
There's so far been two series of The Capture, with series three coming soon;.
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