''Criminal Record'' is a British

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television series created by Paul Rutman. The first series, consisting of eight episodes, premièred on

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on 10 January 2024.

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

Peter Capaldi Peter Dougan Capaldi (; born 14 April 1958) is a Scottish actor, director, singer and guitarist. He portrayed the Twelfth Doctor, twelfth incarnation of the Doctor in the science fiction series ''Doctor Who'' (2013–2017) and Malcolm Tucker i ...

as DCI Daniel Hegarty *

Cush Jumbo Cush Jumbo (born 23 September 1985) is a British actress and writer. She is best known for her leading role as attorney Lucca Quinn in the CBS drama series ''The Good Wife'' (2015–2016) and the Paramount Plus spin-off series ''The Good Figh ...

as DS June Lenker *

Zoë Wanamaker Zoë Wanamaker (born 13 May 1949) is an American-born British actress who has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. Wanamaker was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2001 by Qu ...

as Maureen Lenker *

Charlie Creed-Miles Charlie Creed-Miles (born 24 March 1972) is an English actor. He is notable for his film roles which include ''Let Him Have It'' (1991), '' London Kills Me'' (1991), '' Loved Up'' (1995), ''The Fifth Element'' (1997), '' Nil By Mouth'' (1997), ' ...

as DS Tony Gilfoyle *

Cathy Tyson Catherine Tyson (born 12 June 1965) is an English actress. She won the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film ''Mona Lisa'' (1986), which also earned her Best Supporting Actress no ...

as Doris Mathis *

Stephen Campbell Moore Stephen Campbell Moore (born Stephen Moore Thorpe, 30 November 1979) is a British actor. He is best known for his roles in Alan Bennett's play '' The History Boys'' and the film based on it. He has starred in the sci-fi television series'' ...

as Leo Hanratty *

Shaun Dooley Shaun Dooley is an English actor, narrator and voice-over artist. Early life and career Dooley attended Barnsley Youth Theatre in 1989 before going on to study at the Arden School of Theatre in Manchester between 1992 and 1995. Dooley's ...

as DS Kim Cardwell

Recurring

* Dionne Brown as DC Chloe Summers * Tom Moutchi as Errol Mathis *

Aysha Kala Aysha Kala is an English actress and theatre maker. On television, she is known for her roles in the Channel 4 series '' Shameless'' (2011) and '' Indian Summers'' (2015–2016), and the BBC One crime drama '' Virdee'' (2025). She was named a 2 ...

as Sonya Singh * Jordan Nash as Jacob * Georgina Rich as ACC Claudia Mayhew * Rasaq Kukoyi as Patrick Burrowes * Maisie Ayres as Lisa Hegarty

Guest

Kerrie Hayes Kerrie Hayes (born 13 March 1987)Profiles – Kerrie Hayes – hellom ...

as Jenny Whitlow *

Paul Thornley Paul Thornley may refer to: * Paul Thornley (snooker player) * Paul Thornley (actor) Paul Thornley is a British actor. Career He has appeared on stage in productions of '' A Chorus of Disapproval'' at the Harold Pinter Theatre, ''The Three ...

as Stefan Ash * Steffan Cennydd as DC Jed Stanning *

Chizzy Akudolu Andrea Chizoba "Chizzy" Akudolu (born 7 October 1973) is a British actress. Career In 2002, Akudolu was one of eight new comedy performers who won the BBC Talent Initiative, The Urban Sketch Showcase. All eight performed a comedy sketch show ...

as Jasmine Peters * Carolina Main as DI Diana Markham * Andrew Brooke as Clive Silcox *

Anna Wilson-Jones Anna Wilson-Jones (born 8 October 1970) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Juliet Miller in the television series '' Hotel Babylon'' and main character Tim Bisley's ex-girlfriend Sarah in the series ''Spaced''. Acting career ...

as Hester Ash * Francis Lovehall as Jason Reeve * Pippa Nixon as Ivy

Episodes

Production

It was announced in June 2022 that

had ordered the series, which had begun production in

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, with

and

starring. Paul Rutman was announced as writer, while

Jim Loach James Loach (born 6 June 1969) is a British film director. Early life Jim Loach was born in London to Ken Loach and Lesley Ashton in June 1969, one of five children. He studied philosophy at University College London. Career Loach intended t ...

and Shaun James Grant were named as directors. Additional casting was revealed in August 2022. In February 2024, it was reported that a second series was in the works. An official renewal was announced on 22 August.

Release

The first two episodes of the eight-part series premièred on 10 January 2024 on

Reception

''Criminal Record'' received generally positive reviews, with a

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score of 73 out of 100, based on 19 critic reviews.

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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."

References

External links

* * {{Apple TV+ 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