Criminal Record is a British crime thriller television series created by Paul Rutman. The first season, consisting of eight episodes, premiered on Apple TV+ on 10 January 2024.
Premise
Two detectives, one a seasoned veteran and the other early in her career, clash on an old murder case after an anonymous phone call draws them to it.
It was announced in June 2022 that Apple TV+ had ordered the series, which had begun production in London, with Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo starring.[2]Paul Rutman was announced as writer, while Jim Loach and Shaun James Grant were named as directors.[3][4] Additional casting was revealed in August 2022.[5]
In February 2024, it was reported that a second season was in the works.[6] An official renewal was announced on 22 August.[7]
Release
The first two episodes of the eight-part series premiered on 10 January 2024 on Apple TV+.[8]
Reception
Criminal Record received generally positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 73 out of 100, based on 19 critic reviews.[9]Rotten Tomatoes reported a 89% approval rating with an average rating of 7.8/10, based on 47 critic reviews; the website's critics consensus reads, "With the formidable pairing of Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi providing a scintillating focal point, Criminal Record is a mystery that only gets more intriguing as it unfolds."[10]
