Apple TV’s Criminal Record Returns for Season 2 with London Bomb Plot Apple TV’s acclaimed crime thriller Criminal Record is back for its second season, premiering today with a new storyline centered on a terrorist bombing plot in London. The series, created by Paul Rutman, continues to follow DI June Lenker (Cush Jumbo) and DCI Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi) as they navigate a complex web of police corruption and extremist threats. The first episode of season 2 is now available on Apple TV+, with new episodes released weekly through June 10, 2026. Early reviews highlight the season’s intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly noting Capaldi’s portrayal of Hegarty as “devastating” and Jumbo’s nuanced depiction of Lenker’s moral struggles. Unlike the first season’s focus on a generic cold case, season 2 plunges the detectives into a high-stakes investigation involving a far-right protest that turns violent, leading to a teenager’s stabbing death and uncovering a broader conspiracy tied to systemic failures within law enforcement. The narrative explores themes of institutional accountability, racial tension, and the psychological toll of policing in a divided city. Criminal Record remains one of Apple TV+’s most critically praised original dramas, lauded for its gritty London setting, character-driven storytelling, and unflinching appear at modern policing. The series is available to stream with a subscription to Apple TV+, priced at $12.99 per month, or as part of the Apple One bundle. For viewers new to the show, while prior knowledge of season 1 enhances character context, the standalone nature of season 2’s plot allows it to be enjoyed as an entry point. The season consists of eight episodes, each building toward a climactic resolution of the bombing plot and its implications for those involved.
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