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Line of Duty

  • TV Series
  • 2012–2021
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
64K
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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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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.

  • Creator
    • Jed Mercurio
  • Stars
    • Martin Compston
    • Vicky McClure
    • Adrian Dunbar
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    64K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    332
    16
    • Creator
      • Jed Mercurio
    • Stars
      • Martin Compston
      • Vicky McClure
      • Adrian Dunbar
    • 474User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #117
    • Nominated for 13 BAFTA Awards
      • 19 wins & 56 nominations total

    Episodes37

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    Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, and Martin Compston in Line of Duty (2012)
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    Martin Compston
    Martin Compston
    • Steve Arnott
    Vicky McClure
    Vicky McClure
    • Kate Fleming…
    Adrian Dunbar
    Adrian Dunbar
    • Ted Hastings…
    Craig Parkinson
    Craig Parkinson
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    Gregory Piper
    Gregory Piper
    • Ryan Pilkington
    Aiysha Hart
    Aiysha Hart
    • Sam Railston
    Maya Sondhi
    Maya Sondhi
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    Keeley Hawes
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    Nigel Boyle
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    Polly Walker
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    Ace Bhatti
    • Rohan Sindwhani
    Elizabeth Rider
    Elizabeth Rider
    • Andrea Wise
    Owen Teale
    Owen Teale
    • Philip Osborne
    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • DCI Jo Davidson…
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      • Jed Mercurio
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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 reviews474

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    9/10
    A series to watch
    Line of duty is an exceptional police drama. My parents first found it on BBC2 which I find unusual by the fact that it is hidden amongst a less popular channel. Furthermore, the acting is brilliant and you'll be on the edge of your seat at the end of every episode - it is indeed one of the best police series I have watched yet. I suppose it could be down to the fact that it is very unique, in which the producers have found a huge gap within the crime genre of focusing upon AC12 which is an anti-corruption unit. This means that the entire series one and two focus upon entirely different story lines but withholds the same cast in both the first and second series. All I can say is it is a must-see and you will be hooked from the first episode - and I cannot wait till the third season!
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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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