Criminal Record

A slow-burning, talky procedural that tightens like a wire, all institutional shadows and wary glances, rewarding close attention.

Created by

Paul Rutman

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Peter Capaldi, Cush Jumbo, Shaun Dooley

Tagline

You can't hide from yourself.

Overview

In the heart of London, an anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives—a young woman in the early stages of her career and a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy—into a fight to correct an old miscarriage of justice.

How it feels

Tense, dark, cynical and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Justice, corruption, power, race

Content

Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.

Note

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