The wait for Criminal Record Season 2 Episode 3 is almost over. After a tense second episode that dropped major secrets about Rohaan’s murder, fans are eager to see what happens next with Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo on Apple TV.
Episode 2, titled “Firestarters,” ended with several game-changing moments. Billy revealed he was forced into Cosmo Thompson’s gang after escaping prison. He also claimed he was not the person who killed Rohaan. This puts the entire investigation in a new light. With Billy now working undercover inside the far-right group, the stakes have never been higher for Detective June Lenker.
Episode 3 Release Date and Time on Apple TV
Criminal Record Season 2 Episode 3 arrives on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The episode is called “Snakes and Ladders.”
Apple TV usually releases new episodes at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) . However, the platform often drops episodes earlier, around 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday nights. This means many viewers can watch Episode 3 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, depending on where they live.
Here is the release time breakdown for different regions:
- United States (ET): 12:00 a.m. Wednesday (or 9:00 p.m. Tuesday)
- United Kingdom (BST): 5:00 a.m. Wednesday
- India (IST): 9:30 a.m. Wednesday
- Australia (AEST): 2:00 p.m. Wednesday
Where to Stream the New Episode
Criminal Record is an Apple TV+ original series. You need an active subscription to watch Episode 3. The ad-free plan costs $13.99 per month in the United States. New subscribers can get a 7-day free trial.
The service is available in over 100 countries. Viewers in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India can all stream the episode at the same time. Season 1 is also available on Apple TV+ for anyone who wants to catch up before watching the new season.
What to Expect in Episode 3 “Snakes and Ladders”
The official synopsis for Episode 3 promises big developments. “With Billy embedded in Cosmo Thompson’s far-right group, Operation Samphire is underway. A key piece of evidence in June’s case surfaces.”
Episode 2 ended with Hegarty slowly pulling Billy away from the main investigation. This created a dangerous situation for June. Now, with Billy working undercover, Episode 3 will show how Operation Samphire plays out. The team is trying to stop a potential bomb plot in London.
The season started with the death of a young man named Rohaan Hussain at a political rally. What began as a murder investigation has now turned into a mission to stop a far-right attack on the capital.
Full Season 2 Episode Schedule
Criminal Record Season 2 has eight episodes in total. Apple TV is releasing one episode every Wednesday. The season will end on June 10, 2026.
Here is the complete release schedule:
- Episode 1 “Is It Him?” – April 22, 2026 (released)
- Episode 2 “Firestarters” – April 29, 2026 (released)
- Episode 3 “Snakes and Ladders” – May 6, 2026
- Episode 4 “Safe” – May 13, 2026
- Episode 5 “Duty of Care” – May 20, 2026
- Episode 6 “When the Music Stops” – May 27, 2026
- Episode 7 “Going Down” – June 3, 2026
- Episode 8 “Nobody Dies” – June 10, 2026
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What Critics and Fans Are Saying
The first season of Criminal Record earned a 90 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers called it “intense and unsettling.” One IMDb user said Peter Capaldi’s character “made my stomach tighten with every appearance.” Another fan described the acting as “an absolute masterclass,” adding that Jumbo and Capaldi “give an absolute masterclass in acting.”
“Cush Jumbo gives an incredibly nuanced performance expressing emotion and feeling with every word and look. Capaldi is suitably scary as the big bad cop.” – IMDb User Review
Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo also serve as executive producers on the show. The series was created by Paul Rutman, who wrote episodes of ITV’s popular series Vera.
Season 2 adds new cast members including Dustin Demri-Burns, Luca Pasqualino, Luther Ford, Lyndsey Marshal, and Peter Sullivan.
The show follows two detectives in London with very different approaches to police work. June Lenker (Jumbo) is early in her career. Daniel Hegarty (Capaldi) is a well-connected veteran trying to protect his reputation. An anonymous phone call pulls them into a fight to correct an old mistake.
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