Common Sense Media Review
By Monique Jones
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Tense thriller delves into racism within Britain's police.
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Why Age 15+?
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Where to Watch
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Criminal Record
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What's the Story?
CRIMINAL RECORD follows Detective Sergeant June Lenker (Cush Jumbo), who investigates a mysterious emergency call from an anonymous endangered woman. The case grows as it becomes connected to another case handled by Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi), a detective who seems to have racial motivations behind his actions.
Is It Any Good?
This is an immediately engaging crime drama that will hit the comfort zone for any fans of British procedural dramas. In Criminal Record Jumbo shines in the leading role as June Lenker, a biracial woman who is caught between her White environment -- including her mother (Zoe Wanamaker), husband, and superiors -- and her experience within Blackness. The crime itself is one that tries her patience as she contends with microaggressions and the broader racism that has altered the perceptions of the facts. Capaldi is also great as the cunning police detective Daniel Hegarty, who's as layered as he is deceptive.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about race in this show. How does the concept of race play into the main storyline?
How does June show courage at her job? What about perseverance?
How does June's race affect how she views the world? What are some of the microaggressions she experiences?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 10, 2024
- Cast : Cush Jumbo , Peter Capaldi , Zoe Wanamaker
- Network : Apple TV
- Genre : Drama
- Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance
- TV rating :
- Last updated : January 31, 2024
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