Criminal Record is coming back. Apple TV has set an April return for the London-set thriller, with Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo back at the center of the story.
Season 2 picks up after the fallout of the first season’s case and pushes the two rival officers into a new investigation that turns bigger and darker as it goes. The new season starts in late April, and Apple will roll it out weekly through early June.
Criminal Record Season 2 release date, episode count, and schedule
Apple TV premieres Criminal Record Season 2 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Season 2 has 8 episodes, releasing weekly until the finale on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Quick schedule
- Episode 1: April 22, 2026
- Weekly episodes: Every Wednesday
- Finale: June 10, 2026
Teaser
Plot: where Criminal Record Season 2 is heading
Season 2 kicks off with a killing at a political rally. The case forces June Lenker and Daniel Hegarty into an uneasy partnership, even though they still do not trust each other.
As the investigation moves forward, it stops looking like a single murder. The story escalates into an undercover operation tied to a far-right bomb plot in London.
That setup matters because Season 1 was never only about catching the right person. It was about how power, reputation, and “clean” police work collide when careers are on the line. Season 2 looks ready to test that pressure in public, with higher stakes and more eyes watching.
Season 1 recap (spoilers)
In Season 1, we saw June Lenker as she dug into a murder conviction that never sat right with her, while Daniel Hegarty fought to protect his legacy and his network inside the force.
In the Season 1 finale, the truth came out and Errol Mathis was freed after serving time for a murder he did not commit. June also uncovered how a child’s words were shaped during questioning, leaving Hegarty exposed, cornered, and still unwilling to answer for what he did.
Returning cast and new faces
Expected returning cast
- Peter Capaldi as Daniel Hegarty
- Cush Jumbo as June Lenker
- Shaun Dooley, Stephen Campbell Moore, Charlie Creed-Miles
New additions reported for Season 2
- Dustin Demri-Burns
- Luca Pasqualino
- Luther Ford
- Lyndsey Marshall
- Peter Sullivan
FAQs
It starts on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 on Apple TV.
Season 2 has 8 episodes, with weekly releases through June 10, 2026.
You can follow the new case on its own, but Season 2 builds on the relationship damage and the fallout from Season 1. If you want the tension to land, start with Season 1.
Apple TV price in the US
Apple TV lists its standard plan in the US at $12.99 per month, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers in many regions.
Summary: Criminal Record Season 2 premieres on Apple TV on April 22, 2026, runs for 8 episodes, and ends on June 10. The new story starts with a stabbing at a political rally, then expands into an undercover operation targeting a far-right bomb plot.
