The Capture writer breaks silence on that shocking [spoiler] twist in season 3 premiere

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Four years after the BBC’s crime thriller, The Capture, originally aired, its creator, Ben Chanan, is immediately continuing the story with a new installment.

The first episode opens with Carey (Holliday Grainger) dealing with a dangerous situation: a terrorist attack at a press conference. The conference was meant to unveil a new surveillance system designed to be secure and prevent misuse by the Correction department.

Carey is the sole witness and clearly sees the face of the gunman who kills popular performer Isaac Turner with a single shot to the head.

After a violent attack, Carey becomes determined to find the actual perpetrator, but all evidence – phone and camera footage – has been manipulated with deepfake technology to frame someone else.

Chanan explained to TopMob that Isaac’s death in episode six, while tragic, was necessary to set up the next phase of Carey’s story.

Carey clearly had a strong connection with Isaac and genuinely cared for him, with a hint of romantic tension between them. That’s why, when he’s killed, she takes it so personally – it feels like a deep, personal loss for her.

Holliday Grainger, who plays Rachel Carey, hinted that her character might finally face a challenging opponent this season in the form of Killian Scott’s character, Noah Pierson.

Grainger praised the actor’s performance, calling him both brilliant and a joy to watch. He explained that the character’s complexity made the performance particularly engaging, and the actor had a lot of freedom to explore different choices, making him a formidable presence on screen.

He portrays a really compelling and unique character, and his performance was so good it kept me completely engaged and guessing what would happen next.

The first episode ended with a shocking reveal: the man Carey witnessed murdering Isaac is actually Noah, who has just become her commanding officer.

Despite consistently exposing corporate secrets, nobody trusts Carey’s account. Still, she continues to try and prove that Noah is corrupt.

Grainger admires her confidence and self-reliance. She explained that she isn’t afraid to be herself, doesn’t shy away from difficult topics, and has a strong will, trusting her own judgment above others’.

You can now watch the first episode of The Capture season 3 on BBC iPlayer. New episodes will be released every Sunday at 6am, and then shown on BBC One at 9pm that same day.

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Jess Bacon

Jess Bacon is a freelance writer who reviews and interviews people about film, TV, and popular culture. She covers everything from blockbuster franchises like Marvel and Star Wars to how women are portrayed in media. Her writing appears in major publications like Rolling Stone, GQ, and The Guardian. She’s interviewed many well-known actors, including Zendaya and Brie Larson, and is currently working on her first non-fiction book. When she’s not writing, she enjoys diving deep into the things she loves – whether it’s a favorite show or the latest internet trends.

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2026-03-09 02:07