The acclaimed police thriller ‘Line of Duty’ returns to television with a seventh season, once again led by its creator and director, Jed Mercurio. After five years since the end of the sixth season, which aired in 2021 and captured the attention of 17 million viewers, Mercurio takes the reins of this successful series, which became the most-watched episode since 2002.
A long break that could revitalize the series
This new installment will focus on a context in which the AC-12 unit has been dismantled. The agents of the Police Standards department will face a particularly delicate case: a highly admired officer for his work in the fight against organized crime is accused of being a sexual predator, raising questions about possible distractions and greater threats behind the case.
We can expect the return of actors Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar, who reprise their roles as inspectors Arnott, Fleming, and Hastings. However, it is still unknown who will play Dominic Gough, the person of interest for the season. As the production process progresses, more details about the cast and plot are expected to be revealed.
The filming of this new season is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026 in Belfast. Additionally, there is hope that platforms like Movistar Plus+ or Netflix will be encouraged to resume the availability of ‘Line of Duty’, as it is currently not fully available in the country, which could benefit both new viewers and fans of the series.
With Mercury’s return to its successful creation, fans of ‘Line of Duty’ are eager to find out what unexpected and intriguing twists are in store for this new season.