"Criminal Record" on Apple TV+ follows DS June Lenker (Cush Jumbo) and DCI Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi) as they clash over a 13-year-old murder case. While the show has the potential for an intriguing face-off between the characters, the first episode leaves viewers more interested in Lenker's perspective than Hegarty's, making her the reason to keep watching. With themes of institutional racism and a cold case at its core, the series has promise, but may need to balance its characters more effectively.
Apple TV+'s new British detective drama "Criminal Record" features Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi as rival cops investigating a decade-old murder, but the show's focus on themes over character development, languid pacing, and lack of narrative payoff ultimately hinders its potential. While the series boasts expensive production and strong performances, it struggles to fully engage viewers with its characters and their inner lives, leaving the overall experience feeling incomplete and lacking depth.
The first trailer for the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series "Criminal Record" has been released, featuring Peter Capaldi as DCI Daniel Hegarty and Cush Jumbo as DS June Lenker. The series follows the clash between the two detectives over an old murder case, with Hegarty determined to protect his legacy and Lenker standing in his way. The trailer teases a tense confrontation as Lenker investigates one of Hegarty's old cases involving a Black man convicted of murder, raising questions about race and institutional failure. "Criminal Record" premieres on Apple TV+ on January 12, 2024.
