Criminal Record (TV series)

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Criminal Record
Criminal Record poster.jpg
Promotional poster
Genre Crime thriller
Created by Paul Rutman
Written byPaul Rutman
Directed by
Starring
Music by
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Production location London
Cinematography
  • Laurent Barès
  • Jan Jonaeus
Running time43–53 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Apple TV+
Release10 January 2024 (2024-01-10) –
present

Criminal Record is a British crime thriller television series created by Paul Rutman starring Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo. The first series, consisting of eight episodes, premiered on Apple TV+ on 10 January 2024.

Contents

Premise

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

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date  [1]
1"Emergency Caller" Jim Loach Paul Rutman 10 January 2024 (2024-01-10)
2"Two Calls"Jim LoachPaul Rutman10 January 2024 (2024-01-10)
3"Kid in the Park"Jim LoachPaul Rutman17 January 2024 (2024-01-17)
4"Protected"Jim LoachAmeir Brown24 January 2024 (2024-01-24)
5"Possession with Intent"Shaun James GrantNatasha Narayan31 January 2024 (2024-01-31)
6"Beehive"Shaun James Grant Thomas Eccleshare 7 February 2024 (2024-02-07)
7"The Sixty-Twos"Shaun James GrantPaul Rutman14 February 2024 (2024-02-14)
8"Carla"Shaun James GrantPaul Rutman21 February 2024 (2024-02-21)

Production

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 series was in the works. [6] An official renewal was announced on 22 August. [7] Filming for season 2 took place at The Wharf Studios in London for soundstage filming along with central London filming locations. The shoot took 22-weeks and wrapped on 20 June 2025. [8]

Release

The first two episodes of the eight-part series premiered on 10 January 2024 on Apple TV+. [9]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 90% of 50 critics' reviews are positive with an average rating of 7.8/10; 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] On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 74 out of 100 based on 20 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Shows A-Z – Criminal Record on Apple TV+". The Futon Critic . Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (26 February 2024). "Cush Jumbo Says 'Criminal Record' Season 2 Is Happening On Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  7. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (22 August 2024). "'Criminal Record' Renewed For Season 2 At Apple TV+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 August 2024.
  8. ↑ Daniels, Nia (20 June 2025). "Criminal Record S2 wraps London shoot". The Knowledge Online. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  9. ↑ Mantilla, Ryan Louis (30 November 2023). "Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo Revisit a Rocky Past in 'Criminal Record' Trailer". Collider . Retrieved 30 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "Criminal Record: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  11. ↑ "Criminal Record". Metacritic . Retrieved 14 January 2024.
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