Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo in "Criminal Record," premiering April 22, 2026 on Apple TV. Criminal Record Season 2 Trailer Sees Hegarty and Lenker Fighting Far-Right Conspirators

Criminal Record Season 2 Trailer Sees Hegarty and Lenker Fighting Far-Right Conspirators

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After a tumultuous investigation, detectives Daniel Hegarty and June Lenker are heading back out for another deadly mystery in Criminal Record Season 2.

Apple TV released the trailer for the second season, which will premiere on Wednesday, April 22. The eight-episode season will release a new episode weekly until Wednesday, June 10.

Criminal Record Season 1 saw Hegarty’s past and Lenker’s family collide in ways that broke and reforged bonds. These detectives investigate a nationwide conspiracy that changes everything in the trailer for Season 2.

Luther Ford in "Criminal Record," premiering April 22, 2026 on Apple TV.
Luther Ford in “Criminal Record,” premiering April 22, 2026 on Apple TV.

Hegarty and Lenker are trying to live their day-to-day lives following the shocking conclusion of Criminal Record Season 1 Episode 8 “Carla.” Both of them are still on edge, but their discovery of a far-right conspiracy truly shakes them.

According to the synopsis, Hegarty and Lenker will be “forced into an uneasy alliance” when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally. This event seems to be the catalyst for the rival detectives’ investigation into what’s really happening in London’s criminal underbelly.

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Throughout the trailer, a few clues are laid out for the two detectives, from cryptic audio messages to planned riots. Though they both want to take this growing organization down, Hegarty and Lenker’s philosophies still conflict.

Additionally, Lenker’s family seems to be in the crosshairs of this elusive and deadly group.

Dustin Demri-Burns in "Criminal Record," premiering April 22, 2026 on Apple TV.
Dustin Demri-Burns in “Criminal Record,” premiering April 22, 2026 on Apple TV.

Whether or not Lenker will be able to see eye-to-eye with Hegarty remains to be seen. If there’s one thing that Criminal Record Season 2 promises, it’s that no one is safe.

Criminal Record Season 2 sees the return of Peter Capaldi as Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty and Cush Jumbo as Detective Sergeant June Lenker.

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In addition, the returning ensemble of Criminal Record includes Shaun Dooley, Stephen Campbell Moore, and Charlie Creed-Miles. Dustin Demri-Burns, Luca Pasqualino, Luther Ford, Lyndsey Marshal, and Peter Sullivan join the ensemble. 

Criminal Record is produced for Apple TV by Tod Productions and STV Studios, and executive produced by BAFTA Scotland Award winner Elaine Collins, Chris Sussman, Rutman, Capaldi, and Jumbo. The series is directed by Ben A. Williams and Joelle Mae David.

Watch the trailer for Criminal Record Season 2:

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Criminal Record Season 2 premieres on Wednesday, April 22, on Apple TV.

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Christopher Gallardo is an entertainment writer, critic, and member of New York Film Critics Online. While not running his own social channels, Chris can be found writing reviews and breakdowns on all things films and TV for multiple outlets. Plus, he loves Percy Jackson, animated films and shows, and Fallout! You can find him anywhere on social media at @chrisagwrites.

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