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Line of Duty

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Universal acclaim based on 14 Critic Reviews

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86

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Universal acclaim based on 26 Ratings

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Line Of Duty

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Line of Duty

Series Details & Credits

BBC | BBC Two | Acorn TV | Release Date: September 28, 2014

Summary: DS Steve Arnott (Martin Compston) is transferred to the Anti-Corruption Unit 12 (AC-12) run by Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) and partners with D.I. Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) to investigate possible corruption in the police force in this BBC police drama created by Jed Mercurio.

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

Recent Episodes

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S6:E7. Episode 7
Air Date: May 2, 2021
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S6:E6. Episode 6
Air Date: April 25, 2021
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S6:E5. Episode 5
Air Date: April 18, 2021

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Metascore

86

Positive:

12

Mixed:

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Critic Reviews

100

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jun 3, 2021

Season 6 Review: It's a soul-crushing realistic depiction of the banality of evil. [7 - 20 Jun 2021, p.6]

100

The Guardian Lucy Mangan

Dec 4, 2019

Season 5 Review: As ever, nothing is wasted; not a scene, not a line, not a beat. For every morsel of information gathered by the team and by the viewer, another turn reveals 100 hidden possibilities. It fits together flawlessly. Read full review

100

The Independent Ed Cumming

Mar 25, 2021

Season 6 Review: The question is whether the show’s any good. On the evidence of this frenetic, nerve-jangling opener: yes. After the more outlandish conspiratorial shenanigans of series five, the first episode of series six returns to what Line of Duty does best: dodgy coppers, tense action and characters who communicate almost exclusively in acronyms. Read full review

80

The A.V. Club

Sonia Saraiya

May 16, 2020

Season 1 Review: Line Of Duty makes an excellent effort at modern British life. It does fall short in places, but I give it a lot of credit for trying. Read full review

80

Empire Terri White

Sep 20, 2021

Season 6 Review: A promising, pulsating start to the sixth season that, on the strength of two episodes, stands shoulder to shoulder with previous Line Of Duty highs. Read full review

80

The Guardian Lucy Mangan

Mar 25, 2021

Season 6 Review: Line of Duty’s back and it so far seems just as good, if not better, than ever. Read full review

40

The Times Carol Midgley

Mar 25, 2021

Season 6 Review: By the show's towering standards it felt underwhelming. Steve Arnott (Martin Compston), bored and in the doldrums at AC-12 dealing with sick leave grunt work, seemed a human metaphor. Read full review

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User Reviews

10

Mothmann

May 11, 2019

This is one of the most exciting and intense tv series I have watched in years! The acting is outstanding, and the storyline twists and turns in the most unexpected ways. The writers and producers have crafted an iconic crime drama which will be remembered in years to come. One of theThis is one of the most exciting and intense tv series I have watched in years! The acting is outstanding, and the storyline twists and turns in the most unexpected ways. The writers and producers have crafted an iconic crime drama which will be remembered in years to come. One of the greats,and a must see!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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askarvind

Jul 1, 2020

The after-feeling is exhilarating. Every season, every episode, every character is crisp. The opening episode of each season hits like a typhoon hitting a loose door. There are several moments throughout the season that will pull the landing off your feet. There are only limited shows whichThe after-feeling is exhilarating. Every season, every episode, every character is crisp. The opening episode of each season hits like a typhoon hitting a loose door. There are several moments throughout the season that will pull the landing off your feet. There are only limited shows which have this profound consistency. Jed Mercurio has pulled it off in style like no other. And if DSU Ted Hastings can't win you over time after time, you are bent (pun intended). Clearly an under-watched show. More reason to watch this since all the popular ones are over now. Waiting for the sixth season.… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

10

Tarekh

Jul 22, 2019

For me it's the greatest series of all time. Nothing compares. The writers have done miraculous work season after season. And the actors have done justice to their parts. Highly recommended.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

10

EstebanRLS

Feb 8, 2023

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ppmartin

May 12, 2019

Only one word does justice to this TV series: "Excellent". Season 5 did not disappoint in that regard. Well written and well played.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

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Dolan64

May 18, 2019

'Line of Duty' is an intense nail-biting drama that leaves you wondering what will happen next. The characters are fully fleshed out and each are given their moment to shine. In particular, it is good to see that there aren't just 'good guys' and 'bad guys', and instead shows the nuances'Line of Duty' is an intense nail-biting drama that leaves you wondering what will happen next. The characters are fully fleshed out and each are given their moment to shine. In particular, it is good to see that there aren't just 'good guys' and 'bad guys', and instead shows the nuances within each character.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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SScholder1

Apr 20, 2020

I tend to like British shows...i love cop shows... Honestly this show is interesting on one hand and unbearable to watch on the other. There's never been a show with more unlikeable and barely tolerable people in every role. The main characters are despicable. The villains unlikely. The showI tend to like British shows...i love cop shows... Honestly this show is interesting on one hand and unbearable to watch on the other. There's never been a show with more unlikeable and barely tolerable people in every role. The main characters are despicable. The villains unlikely. The show could be so good but how could so many actors be so awful?… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

86

Series Overview
Season 6

85
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: May 18, 2021
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  S6:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: May 2, 2021
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  S6:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: April 25, 2021
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  S6:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: April 18, 2021
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  S6:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: April 11, 2021
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  S6:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: April 4, 2021
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  S6:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: March 28, 2021
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  S6:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: March 21, 2021
Season 5

88
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: March 31, 2019
Season 4

tbd
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 22, 2019
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: April 20, 2019
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 9, 2019
Season 1

83
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2014