All Six Seasons of Hit BBC Series Line of Duty Now Streaming on Netflix
The critically acclaimed crime thriller Line of Duty, which originally aired on BBC One from 2012 to 2021, has made its way to Netflix, with all six seasons now available for streaming. The show, which follows the investigations of the anti-corruption unit AC-12, became a cultural phenomenon, praised for its gripping storytelling, intricate plot twists, and stellar performances.
Starring Vicky McClure, Martin Compston, and Adrian Dunbar as the elite police taskforce, Line of Duty kept audiences on the edge of their seats as the team pursued the mysterious criminal mastermind known as “H.” The final season ramped up the tension, delivering shocking revelations and leaving fans debating the fate of their favorite characters long after the credits rolled.
Though the series concluded in 2021 with what was billed as its final chapter, speculation about a potential seventh season has persisted. Creator Jed Mercurio and key cast members have fueled rumors over the years, hinting that AC-12’s story may not be over just yet.
Critical and Audience Acclaim
Line of Duty has earned widespread praise from both critics and viewers. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an impressive 96% approval rating from critics, with an equally strong audience score of 94%. Fans have hailed it as one of the greatest British TV shows of all time, with many praising its sharp writing, relentless pacing, and unforgettable performances.
One Rotten Tomatoes user, Erik K, called it “the best police procedural show in TV history,” while another, Chet T, described it as “exceptionally well written.” Viewer Andi simply declared it “the peak of any crime TV,” a sentiment echoed by countless fans worldwide.
Will There Be a Season 7?
Despite the show’s apparent conclusion, the unresolved threads and open-ended finale have kept hope alive for a potential return. Martin Compston, who plays Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott, addressed the rumors in an interview with The Sun, saying, “We’re always talking about possibilities and schedules and whatnot.” However, he tempered expectations, adding, “Everybody’s got stuff going on at the minute, so I think anything, unfortunately, would be a way off.”
Vicky McClure, who portrays Detective Inspector Kate Fleming, offered a similarly cautious update when speaking to Metro.co.uk: “There is no news. That is the news, no news!”
While fans wait for any official confirmation, they can revisit all six seasons on Netflix, experiencing the show’s masterful blend of suspense, corruption, and high-stakes police work.
What’s Next for Line of Duty’s Creator?
In the meantime, viewers craving more from Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio can look forward to his upcoming Netflix political thriller, Trinity. The series will star Gugu Mbatha-Raw as a nuclear submarine commander caught in a dangerous conspiracy, alongside Richard Madden as a shadowy defense secretary.
This marks a reunion for Mercurio and Madden, who previously collaborated on the BBC’s hit 2018 miniseries Bodyguard, where Madden played a protection officer assigned to a high-profile politician (Keeley Hawes). With Trinity, Mercurio looks set to deliver another gripping, twist-filled drama that could fill the void left by Line of Duty.
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