The Capture season 3 ending explained, from Gemma’s fate to Simon’s identity

Before he dies, Pierson explains that he truly did mean to rescue her. However, as soon as his heart device was reactivated, he received a new mission directly to his handset: Garland had been re-identified as his target. He insists he carried out the order to save Rachel, knowing she would be killed by E Squadron if he refused.

Elsewhere, James Whitlock (Joe Dempsie) is released on bail and returns home, only to be killed almost immediately by operatives working for E Squadron.

The broader strategy becomes clear: E Squadron are willing to leave Rachel alive as long as Garland is dead, because her death allows them to convincingly declare Correction “over.” With that narrative in place, they can continue using the system under Simon’s direction without raising suspicion.

Pierson ultimately dies from his injuries — and yes, we shed a tear.

Did Rachel Carey take down E Squadron?

Gemma Garland is shot, and Lord Fredrickson (Adrian Rawlins) — who is overseeing the inquiry into Correction — corroborates the footage captured by journalist Natasha Hayes (Jude Mack). Crucially, the footage appears to show James Whitlock carrying out the shooting, rather than Noah Pierson.

The result is a powerful public narrative: that Correction may, in fact, be a force for good. The argument gains traction that if the programme had still been operational, Whitlock would already have been imprisoned and Garland’s attack would have been prevented entirely.

PHOTOGRAPHER:,Laurence Cendrowicz

Then comes another major twist. Hayes is revealed to be working for E Squadron, having blackmailed Paige (Leah Eckardt) into compliance by threatening to release an incriminating photo of her wearing a Native American costume at a party.

Even more damning, Fredrickson is also exposed as part of the wider conspiracy to preserve Correction for military use, aligning himself with Figgis, Dr Neuman, Commissioner Cameron Yates and Rowan Gibb at a private dinner.

Rachel uncovers the truth about both Hayes and Paige. Hayes is arrested, and Paige is pressured into cooperating. And boy, does she sing like a canary. She admits she supplied Hayes with all the details of the Carey-cam launch on the day Isaac was killed, and even arranged for the Carey-cam itself to be positioned on stage, facing the audience.