Apple TV has unveiled the official trailer for the second season of Criminal Record, the critically acclaimed crime thriller starring Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo. The eight-episode season is set to premiere globally on April 22, 2026, with new episodes releasing weekly through June 10.
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A New Case Unfolds in London
Season two of Criminal Record returns to the streets of London with a high-stakes new investigation. When a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, Detective Sergeant June Lenker and Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty are forced into an uneasy partnership.
What begins as a murder investigation quickly escalates into something far more dangerous, pulling the pair into an undercover operation tied to a far-right bomb plot. The series continues to explore moral ambiguity and the complexities of modern policing, placing its characters in situations where the truth is constantly shifting.
Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo Lead the Charge
Peter Capaldi reprises his role as DCI Daniel Hegarty, alongside Cush Jumbo as DS June Lenker. Their dynamic remains central to the series, with season two deepening the tension and trust between the two characters.
The returning ensemble cast includes Shaun Dooley, Stephen Campbell Moore, and Charlie Creed-Miles, while new additions include Dustin Demri-Burns, Luca Pasqualino, Luther Ford, Lyndsey Marshal, and Peter Sullivan.
Expanding a Critically Acclaimed Thriller
Created by BAFTA nominee Paul Rutman, Criminal Record has built its reputation on character-driven storytelling layered with social and political themes. The second season continues that approach, blending procedural elements with larger questions about justice and accountability.
Directed by Ben A. Williams and Joelle Mae David, the series is produced by Tod Productions and STV Studios, with executive producers including Elaine Collins, Chris Sussman, Rutman, Capaldi, and Jumbo.
As Apple TV continues to expand its slate of prestige dramas, Criminal Record stands out as a series focused on grounded storytelling and nuanced performances.
Key Details
Premiere Date: April 22, 2026
Platform/Studio: Apple TV
Episodes: 8 (weekly release through June 10)
Creator: Paul Rutman
Cast: Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Dustin Demri-Burns, Luca Pasqualino, Lyndsey Marshal
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