Criminal Record (TV series)
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| Genre | Crime thriller |
| Created by | Paul Rutman |
| Written by | Paul Rutman |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Production location | London |
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| Running time | 43–53 minutes |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | 10 January 2024 – present |
Criminal Record is a British crime thriller television series created by Paul Rutman. The first season, consisting of eight episodes, premiered on Apple TV+ on 10 January 2024.
Premise
[edit]Two detectives, one a seasoned veteran and the other early in her career, clash on an old murder case after an anonymous phone call draws them to it.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Peter Capaldi as DCI Daniel Hegarty
- Cush Jumbo as DS June Lenker
- Zoë Wanamaker as Maureen Lenker
- Charlie Creed-Miles as DS Tony Gilfoyle
- Cathy Tyson as Doris Mathis
- Stephen Campbell Moore as Leo Hanratty
- Shaun Dooley as DS Kim Cardwell
Recurring
[edit]- Dionne Brown as DC Chloe Summers
- Tom Moutchi as Errol Mathis
- Aysha Kala as Sonya Singh
- Jordan Nash as Jacob
- Georgina Rich as ACC Claudia Mayhew
- Rasaq Kukoyi as Patrick Burrowes
- Maisie Ayres as Lisa Hegarty
Guest
[edit]- Kerrie Hayes as Jenny Whitlow
- Paul Thornley as Stefan Ash
- Steffan Cennydd as DC Jed Stanning
- Chizzy Akudolu as Jasmine Peters
- Carolina Main as DI Diana Markham
- Andrew Brooke as Clive Silcox
- Anna Wilson-Jones as Hester Ash
- Francis Lovehall as Jason Reeve
- Pippa Nixon as Ivy
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [1] |
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| 1 | "Emergency Caller" | Jim Loach | Paul Rutman | 10 January 2024 |
| 2 | "Two Calls" | Jim Loach | Paul Rutman | 10 January 2024 |
| 3 | "Kid in the Park" | Jim Loach | Paul Rutman | 17 January 2024 |
| 4 | "Protected" | Jim Loach | Ameir Brown | 24 January 2024 |
| 5 | "Possession with Intent" | Shaun James Grant | Natasha Narayan | 31 January 2024 |
| 6 | "Beehive" | Shaun James Grant | Thomas Eccleshare | 7 February 2024 |
| 7 | "The Sixty-Twos" | Shaun James Grant | Paul Rutman | 14 February 2024 |
| 8 | "Carla" | Shaun James Grant | Paul Rutman | 21 February 2024 |
Production
[edit]It was announced in June 2022 that Apple TV+ had ordered the series, which had begun production in London, with Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo starring.[2] Paul Rutman was announced as writer, while Jim Loach and Shaun James Grant were named as directors.[3][4] Additional casting was revealed in August 2022.[5]
In February 2024, it was reported that a second season was in the works.[6] An official renewal was announced on 22 August.[7]
Release
[edit]The first two episodes of the eight-part series premiered on 10 January 2024 on Apple TV+.[8]
Reception
[edit]Criminal Record received generally positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 73 out of 100, based on 19 critic reviews.[9] Rotten Tomatoes reported a 89% approval rating with an average rating of 7.8/10, based on 47 critic reviews; the website's critics consensus reads, "With the formidable pairing of Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi providing a scintillating focal point, Criminal Record is a mystery that only gets more intriguing as it unfolds."[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Shows A-Z – Criminal Record on Apple TV+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (20 June 2022). "Peter Capaldi & Cush Jumbo To Star In London Thriller Series Criminal Record At Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (20 June 2022). "Apple TV+ Orders Eight-Part London Thriller 'Criminal Record' Starring Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ Petski, Denise (3 October 2023). "'Criminal Record' Starring Peter Capaldi & Cush Jumbo Gets Apple TV+ Premiere Date; First Photos". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (30 August 2022). "Apple TV+ Drama Criminal Record Signs BAFTA-Winning Help Star Cathy Tyson & Sets Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (26 February 2024). "Cush Jumbo Says 'Criminal Record' Season 2 Is Happening On Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
- ^ Tinoco, Armando (22 August 2024). "'Criminal Record' Renewed For Season 2 At Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
- ^ Mantilla, Ryan Louis (30 November 2023). "Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo Revisit a Rocky Past in 'Criminal Record' Trailer". Collider. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Criminal Record". Metacritic. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ "Criminal Record: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
External links
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- 2024 British television series debuts
- Apple TV+ original programming
- British detective television series
- British thriller television series
- Crime thriller television series
- British English-language television shows
- Television series by STV Studios
- Television shows shot in London
- Television shows set in London