Peter Capaldi’s 2-Part Apple TV Crime Thriller Reaches Major Streaming Milestone

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Peter Capaldi is a Scottish actor famous for playing the twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who. He’s also appeared in the popular films Paddington and Paddington 2. Most recently, Capaldi is starring as DCI Daniel Hegarty in a British crime thriller that has just achieved a significant milestone in streaming numbers.

According to FlixPatrol, the series Criminal Record has been consistently popular on Apple TV in the United States for over 100 days. It first launched on January 10, 2024, with the second season arriving on April 22, 2026. The British crime thriller features Cush Jumbo, Zoë Wanamaker, Charlie Creed-Miles, and a talented supporting cast.

What Is Criminal Record About?

The series Criminal Record centers around two detectives: the experienced Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and the newer Detective Sergeant June Lenker. When June receives an anonymous phone call, she begins to suspect that the man they previously convicted for a crime might not be the real perpetrator, reopening an old case for Daniel and June.

June’s investigation creates tension with Daniel and his colleagues, leaving her questioning whether she can truly trust him. The series, Criminal Record, weaves together the current investigation with flashbacks to the original case, exploring the political factors involved and whether racial bias played a role in the initial arrest.

The actors previously collaborated on the Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood, playing the characters John Frobisher and Lois Habiba. The second season of Criminal Record premiered on April 22, 2026, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Since its debut, the British crime thriller has consistently been a popular show on Apple TV in the United States.

Criminal Record Has an Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Score

. On Rotten Tomatoes, Season 1 holds an impresive 90% Certified Fresh Tomatometer score based on critics’ reviews, while the ongoing Season 2 also has a 90% Tomatometer score. J. Kelly Nestruck from Globe and Mail said Criminal Record is, “A ripping good thriller that also attempts to grapple with realities around race and policing in London.”

Critics are highlighting the strong performances of Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo in the new Apple TV+ drama. Geordie Gray of The Australian called their performances a key reason to watch the show, while Randy Myers from the San Jose Mercury News described both performances as extraordinary.

The show has been a critical and popular success, recently staying on Apple TV’s top charts for over 100 days. With more episodes still to come, Criminal Record has the potential to become even more popular.

Criminal Record is available to stream on Apple TV, with new episodes every Wednesday.

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2026-05-21 01:10