#LINE OF DUTY SEASON 6 UPDATE#
#LINE OF DUTY SEASON 6 SERIES#

Martin Compston shares disappointing Line of Duty season 7 update The BBC and Jed Mercurio have yet to confirm the rumours. “The fact that they’re looking at taking the unusual step of making three episodes rather than the usual six or seven is a reflection of just how special this is for the show.” “There’s also a theory another, darker puppet-master is at work. “The question is whether the person we were led to believe was H really is the villain that AC-12 has been hunting or if it was another nemesis.

#LINE OF DUTY SEASON 6 SERIES#

“Viewers weren’t satisfied with the ending of series six and were crying out for a more sensational conclusion - now Jed can deliver that. In December 2022, The Sun reported that Line of Duty will return in Christmas 2023 for three, final episodes - with the source adding that all three lead actors are on board.Ī TV insider told the tabloid: “A TV insider told The Sun: “There was a very strong feeling, particularly among fans, that there was unfinished business with Line of Duty. She added: “I would like to congratulate and the entire cast and crew for delivering such an incredible drama series.” “I’m looking forward to having a conversation with the team about where we go next and what the future of the series might be,” she said. A seventh season would probably need a story reboot, so may take Mercurio a little longer to plan.īBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore has confirmed that as far as the BBC is concerned, they would like to see more series of Line of Duty.

Season 5 and 6 were confirmed at the same time, allowed the writer to plot out a longer story and the conclusion to the Fourth Man mystery. Or three, the BBC and Jed Mercurio simply haven’t decided yet. Two, they didn't want to confirm a seventh season until the end of season 6, because it would have implied that all our AC-12 heroes got out alive (although, that point is a bit redundant now, as we've been waiting so long!) One, Jed Mercurio wanted to wrap up the show with the Fourth Man mystery in season 6 and go out on a high. Despite record breaking ratings, a smash hit BBC Sounds podcast and an outpouring of love for Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston, a seventh season of Line of Duty is still not confirmed.

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