Line of Duty Confirmed for 7th Season on BBC
The beloved crime series Line of Duty is officially returning for its seventh season, confirmed by the BBC.
An upcoming six-part series created by the show's creator will begin filming in Belfast in the coming months, as confirmed by the production team.
Vicky McClure shared her enthusiasm about the comeback, stating she was "so excited" about the series' return. Adrian Dunbar remarked, "How wonderful it is to know that the Three Amigos will be back filming together next year."
The last series wrapped up in 2021 with a finale that attracted over 17 million viewers. Rumors about a potential return have been circulating for some time, but confirmation only arrived this week.
Fresh Obstacles for The Team
The seventh season will open with AC-12 having been disbanded and renamed as the new police oversight body, as revealed by production details.
Martin Compston's character, Vicky McClure's role, and Ted Hastings remain tasked to tackle misconduct within the police force.
The team's mission "has never been more difficult", and in this climate, the trio will take on their "most delicate case to date."
Fresh Face and Complex Case
A new character, Det Insp Dominic Gough, described as a charismatic officer celebrated for takedowns of organized crime, faces allegations of abusing his position to become a offender.
Yet, his case might serve as a intentional diversion from a larger danger still operating in the background, the teaser hinted.
In a statement, Jed Mercurio commented: "Everyone involved feels enormous gratitude to the show's fans."
"It's an honor to have had so many followers track the ups and downs of the unit over six previous seasons and we are thrilled to be returning for a seventh season."
Mercurio continued: "Misconduct in this country is supposed to have ended while Line of Duty was not airing, so I've been compelled to use my imagination."
Actor Responses
The Scottish actor called appearing in the series as "the role of a career".
"Not only the program's popularity but the people I've worked with I now call some of my closest friends."
"I can't wait to pull the waistcoat on again and get the team back together," he added.
The Nottingham-born actress remarked: "Obviously I'm very happy the show is back! Eager to work with the creator, Martin and Adrian again. The city, we'll be there shortly!"
The veteran actor commented: "While anticipating the AC-12 return, how exciting it is to know that the central trio will be working together next year."
"Pleased with the announcement and anticipating those unexpected twists and turns."
Series Legacy
The drama premiered in 2012 and became one of the most popular television series of the past ten years, attracting notable actors such as Lennie James.
The BBC haven't revealed exactly the new season will premiere.
The finale of season six drew the extended plot about the search for criminal mastermind known as "the mysterious H" to a close, and producers indicated at the moment there were no intentions for additional seasons.
Nevertheless, the corporation announced on Tuesday that a seventh series is now in development.
