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Ridley Season 2 Sets August ITV Launch, Line of Duty Season 7 Awaits Green Light

Scripts for Line of Duty’s seventh series are in progress with its core trio standing by for formal green light from the BBC.

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Overview

  • Ridley Season 2 will premiere on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 10 August 2025.
  • The new run comprises four feature-length episodes that follow retired detective Alex Ridley as he grapples with unresolved grief two years on from the original series.
  • Adrian Dunbar not only stars as Ridley but also helped shape the scripts, blending the character’s emotional arc with jazz club and musical scenes.
  • Jed Mercurio is actively drafting scripts for Line of Duty’s seventh series and has confirmed that Adrian Dunbar, Martin Compston and Vicky McClure are all on board.
  • A formal commissioning decision from the BBC is still pending for Line of Duty series 7, with filming expected to begin in 2026 once approval is secured.