A rising politician targeted by a deepfake campaign (Series 2). [21, 23] Ron Perlman
In an era where "fake news" and "deepfakes" have transitioned from science fiction to daily headlines, the BBC's The Capture stands as an unsettlingly prescient mirror to our reality. [1, 16] Created by Ben Chanan, this British conspiracy thriller explores a world where video evidence—once the "gold standard" of truth—can be rewritten in real-time. [5, 12] The Plot: Seeing is No Longer Believing
Technology capable of superimposing faces and altering speech instantly during live broadcasts. [5, 6] The Capture(2019)
The ethical gray area of a society that is constantly being watched but can no longer trust the lenses. [8, 26] Cast and Production
The series kicks off with Shaun Emery (Callum Turner), a British soldier whose conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence. [22] However, his freedom is short-lived. New CCTV footage emerges showing him kidnapping his barrister, a crime he has no memory of committing. [8, 26] A rising politician targeted by a deepfake campaign
A ruthless CIA operative pulling strings from the shadows. [5, 14]
💡 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] [5, 12] The Plot: Seeing is No Longer
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]