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'Line of Duty' Reportedly Set to Return with Season 7 in 2026

The BBC drama's creator and main cast have aligned schedules for a potential return, though official confirmation remains pending.

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Overview

  • Reports indicate that filming for the seventh season of 'Line of Duty' is expected to begin in January 2026, with a potential air date in autumn 2026.
  • The main cast—Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar—have reportedly committed to returning for the new season.
  • Series creator Jed Mercurio is said to have written most of the storyline for the upcoming episodes, continuing the show's exploration of police corruption.
  • The BBC has not yet officially confirmed the revival, despite fan anticipation following the divisive sixth season finale in 2021.
  • The 2021 finale drew 13.1 million viewers, making it the highest-rated UK drama since 2002, but left many fans dissatisfied due to unresolved storylines.