'The Capture' Reportedly Nabs a Third Season

They say that America and Britain are two cultures separated by a common language; the same is true for the TV the two countries broadcast. Channels like ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5 are littered with American TV series, most of which never hit the heights of popularity they receive in America. The reverse is also true: Sherwood and Rogue Heroes were big debuts in the U.K. and drew in large audiences and critical acclaim. Here, they were lost on niche streamers, and while Sherwood Season 2 did better because BritBox's reach has grown, it still wasn't close to British viewing levels.

The Capture is another series that got rave reviews and high ratings when it debuted on the BBC in 2019. It even landed what seemed to be a major player in the streaming world when Peacock picked up the series and made it part of the service's debut package. However, as most will remember, Peacock's big debut was predicated on happening alongside the 2020 Olympics, which were canceled. Peacock still hasn't recovered from that abysmal launch, and The Capture's two seasons have gone almost entirely unnoticed in the States.

Considering how badly the American part of the deal has gone, one would not blame the BBC for packing it in after two rounds. However, The Capture remains a timely story. Writer Ben Chanan has the uncanny ability to take the complicated concepts inherent in Artificial Intelligence technology and make them easy for the average viewer to understand while clearly showing the dangers and benefits they present. Returning to the series now that the Al debate has gone global feels correct.