Apple TV+ has renewed its acclaimed thriller Criminal Record for a second season. The series stars Academy Award winner Peter Capaldi (Doctor Who, The Thick of It) as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Critics Choice Award nominee Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, The Good Fight) as Detective Sergeant June Lenker.
From BAFTA Award nominee Paul Rutman (Vera, Indian Summers), Criminal Record is a powerful thriller set in the heart of contemporary London. It features the return of the two brilliant detectives clashing once more in a complex murder investigation.
Since its global debut, Criminal Record has been hailed as a “cutting-edge crime thriller” that is “shocking” and “unexpected.” It keeps “audiences glued to their screen” and quickly achieved a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Stars Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo are billed as “powerhouses” who deliver “captivating,” “mesmerizing,” and “extraordinary performances.” “Watching them face off is as riveting as television gets.” The first season is now streaming on Apple TV+.
In season two, June is the senior officer on the scene when far-right counter-protesters attack a political rally. The violent clash leaves a young man dead, and June, consumed with guilt, is desperate to bring the unknown killer to justice.
Her best hope is Daniel, now a key figure in the shadowy world of police intelligence. He may have the answers she needs, but to get his help, she must accept a dangerous bargain.
Criminal Record Season 2 was filmed in London and produced for Apple TV+ by Tod Productions and STV Studios.
BAFTA Scotland Award winner Elaine Collins (Shetland, Vera) is joined by Chris Sussman (Trying, Good Omens) as executive producer for season two alongside Rutman, Capaldi and Jumbo.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.