Peter Capaldi's thriller series Criminal Record is officially returning for season 2 on Apple TV+.
Set in London, the show features the Doctor Who star in the role of seasoned Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty. His character clashes with co-protagonist Detective Sergeant June Lenker, played by The Good Wife's Cush Jumbo.
Season 2 follows Lenker as she takes the lead on the case of a political rally attacked by far-right counterprotestors. When a young man ends up dead, a guilt-ridden Lenker knowns that Hegarty and his police intel may be her only hope to get justice. However, her alliance with her former work partner will come at a hefty price.
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The first season sees the two detectives cross paths when the police receive an anonymous phone call concerning an old murder case, with Lenker discovering Hegarty was responsible for the conviction of an innocent man.
The revelation drives a wedge between the two officers, with their professional relationship becoming strained. Meanwhile, Lenker also faces micro-aggressions from within the police force due to a combination of race, gender and age discrimination.
Criminal Record also stars Shadow and Bone's Zoë Wanamaker, Downton Abbey's Stephen Campbell Moore, It's a Sin star Shaun Dooley and Giri/Haji's Charlie Creed-Miles.
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Rounding out the cast in supporting roles are Dionne Brown, Rasaq Kukoyi, Maisie Ayres, Aysha Kala, Cathy Tyson and Tom Moutchi.
Comprising eight episodes, the first season of Criminal Record was given a five-star rating in Digital Spy's review, praising the series for "telling a story of the Met's contradictions and the difficult job its officers are doing in a deeply flawed system".
Criminal Record season 1 is available to stream on Apple TV+. Season 2 will become available at a later date.
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