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The Best Episodes of The Capture Season 3

Every episode of The Capture Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Capture Season 3!

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When soldier Shaun Emery's conviction for a murder in Afghanistan is overturned due to flawed video evidence, he returns to life as a free man with his young daughter. But when damning CCTV footage from

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Capture Season 3 Episode 1 - Don't Look at the Camera
    5.9/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Don't Look at the Camera

    S3:E1

    A devastating attack puts new boss of SO15 Rachel Carey at the heart of a conspiracy more deadly than anything she’s encountered before.

    Director:Anthony Philipson
    Writer:Ben Chanan

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  2. The Capture Season 3 Episode 2 - Lone Wolves
    5.5/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Lone Wolves

    S3:E2

    More video evidence of the attack emerges, isolating Carey further from those around her. With pressure building to find the assassin, Carey looks for allies in unlikely places.

    Director:Anthony Philipson
    Writer:Ben Chanan

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  3. The Capture Season 3 Episode 3 - The Scarecrow
    5.9/10(14 votes)

    #3 - The Scarecrow

    S3:E3

    Carey searches for one suspect, whilst Napier deals with another. As evidence mounts, Carey is forced to avert a further catastrophe – has she made a terrible mistake?

    Director:Anthony Philipson
    Writer:Ben Chanan

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  4. The Capture Season 3 Episode 4 - Kill Switch
    5.3/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Kill Switch

    S3:E4

    Carey is under pressure to charge Whitlock, but with Napier off-radar, she has bigger problems. Pierson’s colleagues have a crisis in confidence, which takes a dangerous turn.

    Director:Johnny Allan
    Writer:Ben Chanan

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  5. The Capture Season 3 Episode 5 - Simon Says
    4.9/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Simon Says

    S3:E5

    Forging an uneasy alliance, Carey and Pierson are pursued through a network of underground tunnels. Pierson’s past comes back to haunt him, and the truth about Simon is revealed.

    Director:Johnny Allan
    Writer:Ben Chanan

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  6. The Capture Season 3 Episode 6 - Someone to Watch Over Me
    4.9/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Someone to Watch Over Me

    S3:E6

    Carey has regained control of SO15, but after Figgis makes a bold move, she faces an impossible choice - just how far is she willing to go to protect the truth?

    Director:Ben Chanan
    Writer:Ben Chanan

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Don't Look at the Camera" is the best rated episode of "The Capture" season 3. It scored 5.9/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Anthony Philipson and written by Ben Chanan, it aired on 3/8/2026. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Lone Wolves".