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Line of Duty

  • TV Series
  • 2012–20212012–2021
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
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Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, and Martin Compston in Line of Duty (2012)
Lies cost lives.  The new series of Line of Duty starts Sunday 21 March, 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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  • Crime
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Drama series following the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anti-corruption unit.Drama series following the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anti-corruption unit.Drama series following the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anti-corruption unit.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
286
17
  • Creator
    • Jed Mercurio
  • Stars
    • Martin Compston
    • Vicky McClure
    • Adrian Dunbar
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Jed Mercurio
  • Stars
    • Martin Compston
    • Vicky McClure
    • Adrian Dunbar
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    • 451User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #113
    • Nominated for 13 BAFTA Awards
      • 19 wins & 54 nominations total

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    Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, and Martin Compston in Line of Duty (2012)
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    Martin Compston
    Martin Compston
    • DS Steve Arnottas DS Steve Arnott…
    36 episodes36 eps • 2012–2021
    Vicky McClure
    Vicky McClure
    • DI Kate Flemingas DI Kate Fleming…
    36 episodes36 eps • 2012–2021
    Adrian Dunbar
    Adrian Dunbar
    • Supt. Ted Hastingsas Supt. Ted Hastings…
    36 episodes36 eps • 2012–2021
    Craig Parkinson
    Craig Parkinson
    • DI Matthew Cottanas DI Matthew Cottan…
    18 episodes18 eps • 2012–2019
    Gregory Piper
    Gregory Piper
    • Ryan Pilkingtonas Ryan Pilkington…
    15 episodes15 eps • 2012–2021
    Aiysha Hart
    Aiysha Hart
    • DS Sam Railstonas DS Sam Railston
    12 episodes12 eps • 2016–2019
    Maya Sondhi
    Maya Sondhi
    • PC Maneet Bindraas PC Maneet Bindra…
    12 episodes12 eps • 2016–2019
    Keeley Hawes
    Keeley Hawes
    • Lindsayas Lindsay…
    11 episodes11 eps • 2014–2016
    Nigel Boyle
    Nigel Boyle
    • DSU Ian Buckellsas DSU Ian Buckells…
    11 episodes11 eps • 2012–2021
    Polly Walker
    Polly Walker
    • Gill Biggaloeas Gill Biggaloe
    11 episodes11 eps • 2016–2019
    Paul Higgins
    Paul Higgins
    • CS Derek Hiltonas CS Derek Hilton…
    11 episodes11 eps • 2012–2017
    Anneika Rose
    Anneika Rose
    • Faridaas Farida…
    9 episodes9 eps • 2017–2021
    Neil Morrissey
    Neil Morrissey
    • DC Nigel Mortonas DC Nigel Morton…
    9 episodes9 eps • 2012–2016
    Tomi May
    Tomi May
    • Miroslav Minkowiczas Miroslav Minkowicz
    9 episodes9 eps • 2012–2019
    Ace Bhatti
    Ace Bhatti
    • PCC Rohan Sindwhanias PCC Rohan Sindwhani
    8 episodes8 eps • 2019–2021
    Elizabeth Rider
    Elizabeth Rider
    • DCC Andrea Wiseas DCC Andrea Wise
    8 episodes8 eps • 2019–2021
    Tony Pitts
    Tony Pitts
    • Hargreavesas Hargreaves…
    8 episodes8 eps • 2014–2019
    Owen Teale
    Owen Teale
    • CC Philip Osborneas CC Philip Osborne…
    8 episodes8 eps • 2012–2021
    • Creator
      • Jed Mercurio
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    Storyline

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    Line of Duty follows Detective Seargent Steven "Steve" Arnott (Martin Compston), a former authorized firearms officer who led an operation to catch an Islamic terrorist intending to detonate a bomb, but the strike team mistakenly entered the wrong apartment and shot dead an unarmed innocent man. In the subsequent investigation, Arnott refused to cover up negligence in the planning and execution of the raid and unable to work in his unit anymore, Arnott receives a transfer to AC-12, a unit tasked with uncovering police corruption. Arnott is partnered with Detective Constable Kathrine "Kate" Fleming (Vicky McClure)), a highly commended undercover officer with a keen investigative instinct. They work under the supervision of Superintendent Edward "Ted" Hastings (Adrian Dunbar), who is one of several Senior Investigating Officers responsible for uncovering corruption within the police force. Throughout the series, AC-12 investigate seemingly disparate cases involving seemingly corrupt police officers, with each series focusing on a different corrupt officer and AC-12 soon realize the pervasive nature of corruption and the police's deep-rooted links to an organized crime group with ties to drug running, prostitution, child exploitation and people trafficking. —World Productions
    • conspiracy
    • police
    • internal affairs
    • police corruption
    • female police detective
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Lies Cost Lives (Series 6)
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The police refused to cooperate with the series' producers. Consequently the production team were advised both by retired policemen and anonymous serving officers. They also made use of anonymous police blogs.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.120 (2012)

    User reviews451

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    First season good, second season unmissable
    I watched series one last year, it was a good cop show, it came at things from a slightly different angle as it had the anti-corruption unit (internal affairs) as the 'good guys', so my rating was a solid 7.5... i enjoyed it enough to tune in to the second series which as i write this has one episode left to air and i have to say it has been TV at it's very best, from the opening few minutes it had me glued eagerly anticipating each weeks new developments, no spoilers here i only recommend you watch it for yourself to experience the shocks, the thrills and the suspense which it has in abundance, the casting of Keeley Hawes as DI Lindsay Denton was a masterstroke, the character is complex to say the least and she will trigger every emotion you have in your arsenal. Superb character acting, it really is. My revised rating overall is 9/10 but i'd give series two 10/10 after 5 of the 6 episodes...Well I thought I'd return for an update as I love this show so much now.. Needless to say season 2 finished as it had began.. sheer class and a great example of how good TV is right now.. Keeley Hawes we salute you.. now we are 1 ep into season 3 and Jed Mercurio has done it again the season opener quite literally blew me away I was so looking forward to it and it was like welcoming an old friend back into my life.. I can't wait to see where the show is taking me next
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    FAQ3

    • What city is this supposed to take place in? Is it Birmingham? Or do they ever say?
    • Will there be a season six?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • За службовим обов'язком
    • Filming locations
      • Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production companies
      • BBC Drama Productions
      • World Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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