Line of Duty Returns After Fans Slammed Season 6 Finale!

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It can be said that making an impact and ending strongly are crucial aspects, while the middle parts may not stand out as much. The series ‘Line of Duty,’ which is a highly praised and widely watched detective show (and currently the most watched in modern British history), certainly made an impact from its debut, drawing a significant audience right away. Over six seasons, this audience expanded, but was left confused by what many saw as a weak, underwhelming conclusion in 2021. Since then, any discussion about ‘Line of Duty’ has included that disappointing aspect. However, all that is about to change.

According to The Sun’s report, the hit show “Line of Duty” is scheduled to make a comeback next year for its seventh season. The busy schedules of its main stars, Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar, have been coordinated and they will begin filming a six-episode series in January. The Sun further mentioned…

Fans of Line of Duty have been eagerly anticipating this update since the sixth season ended in 2021, leaving them feeling flat. The BBC promptly asked for more episodes to continue the narrative, but Vicky, Martin, and Adrian were quickly tied up with other commitments due to the show’s popularity. However, after discussions with Jed Mercurio and the production team, they have now found time in their schedules for next year to return to work on the series.

‘Line of Duty’ Grew to Become the Most Popular UK Series in Two Decades

The BBC Two series called “Line of Duty” was initially aired in 2012. In the following seasons, it gained immense popularity, becoming the most watched BBC Two show in over ten years. This success led to its relocation to BBC One starting from the fourth season. Apart from a slight drop in viewership during Season 2, the series consistently attracted more viewers year after year. The debut of Season 1 attracted 4.1 million viewers, which increased to 5.1 million for the Season 3 premiere. The premiere of Season 5 drew in 7.8 million viewers, while each episode of Season 6 averaged 9.9 million viewers.

The final episode of Season 6 concluded the series at its peak, attracting a massive audience of 13.1 million viewers. This made it the most popular drama on ITV since early 2001 when “Heartbeats” captivated 13.2 million viewers. However, this could be a challenge as well, since the episode with the highest viewership was also the most controversial and underwhelming for many viewers.

As a dedicated cinephile, I’ve been eagerly waiting for updates on the potential continuation of “Line of Duty,” which was rumored to be extended in 2022 to preserve its legacy. However, over the past three years, there seems to be little movement in this direction. The talented cast members have kept themselves busy, gracing our screens with their captivating performances. Martin Compston has been a mainstay in shows like Red Eye, The Rig, and Our House; Vicky McClure has impressed us in Trigger Point, Alex Rider, and Insomnia; and Adrian Dunbar has continued his exceptional work in Ridley, not to mention starring alongside Danny DeVito in A Sudden Case of Christmas.

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2025-04-07 06:34