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After years of speculation, hopeful whispers, and fan theories circulating online, it’s finally official: Line of Duty is returning for a seventh series. The BBC has confirmed that the hugely popular police thriller will be back, with the core trio, Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, all signed on to reprise their iconic roles.
The last time viewers saw AC-12 on screen was four years ago in the explosive Series 6 finale. It was an episode that broke records, becoming the most-watched drama instalment since 2002, racking up a staggering 17 million viewers within 28 days. But despite the massive audience numbers, the finale left many fans divided. The reveal of bumbling Det Supt Ian Buckells as ‘H’, the elusive figure behind years of police corruption, sparked huge online debate. Some praised the twist for its realism, while others felt it didn’t match the sinister build-up of previous seasons.
Now, creator Jed Mercurio is offering fans another chapter, and potentially a chance to revisit unfinished business.
The brand-new six-part seventh series is set to begin filming this spring in Belfast, the show’s long-established production home. But things will look very different for the once-feared anti-corruption unit. In the new series, AC-12 has been disbanded and rebranded as the Inspectorate of Police Standards. Still, the familiar faces remain: Martin Compston returns as Steve Arnott, Vicky McClure reprises her role as Kate Fleming, and Adrian Dunbar is back as the beloved Ted Hastings, whose quotes alone could fill an entire script.
While plot details are tightly under wraps, in true Line of Duty fashion, early hints suggest the series will explore the fallout of AC-12’s restructuring and the lingering questions from previous investigations. Fans have long believed that the story of corruption within the Central Police force was far from over, and this new chapter offers a fresh opportunity to tie up threads, ignite new mysteries, and bring the beloved trio back into action.
The announcement has already sent social media into a frenzy, with long-time followers describing the news as “the comeback of the decade.” After a four-year break, viewers are eager to see how the show reinvents itself while staying true to the intense, twist-filled storytelling that made it a phenomenon.
Whether Series 7 will offer closure or open another can of conspiratorial worms remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Line of Duty is back, fella, and TV fans everywhere are ready for the ride.
