Following the deadly hijack of a police convoy, ac12 target a ruthless organised crime group known to have links with corrupt officers. He seems ideal to join ac12, an anticorruption police unit, just as it starts to investigate detective chief inspector tony gates, the regional forces officer of the year. Red tape dogs the police and the lines become increasingly blurred in another tight episode of jed. Line of duty is a british bbc police procedural television series created by jed mercurio and produced by world productions. Line of duty is a bbc two original drama, which is now available on netflix. Hidden clues and easter eggs you might have missed read more. Filming of bbcs peaky blinders and line of duty postponed. This was a drama that would have benefitted from more episodes. Line of duty returns forathird series, as ac12 continues to hunt for any corruption lurking within the police. Not only did the last episode of line of dutys fifth series feature a phenomenally tense interview scene, but the actionpacked instalment also finally unmasked a. Theres misdirection and shocks galore as the series kicks into punishingly high. Whether you saw the twists coming or not, this gripping opener had. Terry boyle is a mentally disabled man with downs syndrome whose flat was used by the organised crime syndicate for criminal purposes.
This is without question one of the best police dramas ive ever had the good fortune of watching. Line of duty was enthralling viewing and will be greatly missed. The fourth series of line of duty, consisting of six episodes, began broadcasting on 26 march 2017 on bbc one. Line of duty is a british bbc police procedural television series created by jed mercurio and. This guardian hd series of transmissions is built to perform in tough conditions, day in and day out, and is designed for use in heavy duty industrial.
Over the years, line of duty has gained a reputation as one of the most confident, propulsive dramas britain has ever produced. All of the participating characters spawn into the ac12 office, which is entirely sealed off from the outside world, has no staff present other than the combatants, and has been emptied of potential weapons. Line of duty season five, episode six is 90 minutes in length. Steve arnott is a young officer whos fallen foul of his superiors for refusing to help in the coverup of an operation that ended in the shooting of an innocent father. Line of duty season 1 synopsis, promo photos and trailer. Series 1, episode 1 was broadcast on sunday, 1st july 2012, at 10. The supporting characters include forensic investigator tim. Though gatess professional conduct appears above reproach, his private life may provide his enemies the evidence they seek.
The episode will air at 9pm this evening, finishing at 10. The series follows superintendent ted hastings adrian dunbar, d. Initially broadcast on the bbc, and available on hulu in the u. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Unsurprisingly, its not near as jolly as an episode of porridge.
Detective chief inspector tony gates lennie james, the walking dead is an exemplary cop. Lennie james brilliantly captured the odious ambiguity of his character. But the head of the police anticorruption unit, superintendent ted hastings adrian dunbar, ashes to ashes, has his. Ep 1 33119 when three police officers are shot dead during the hijack of a seizeddrugs transport, ac12 move in to investigate possible police collusion. After a pleasurably tortuous few weeks with line of dutys second series, we finally have answers. Line of duty series 1 episode by episode its unlikely anyone on here has seen any of series 2, so can answer whether you need to see series 1, to get it im guessing no, that would just restrict possible new viewer, but like any continuing series itll probably take a new comer a while before the get into the style of program or buy into. It is suggested by ryan pilkington that he survives of disability benefits provided by the city council. A fanmade trailer for the awesome and gritty anticorruption cop drama line of duty, cheekily done in the style of an indie romance movie. Line of duty is a very silly show often billed as realistic because it employs police jargon and lengthy interrogation scenes, the drama now on bbc1, imported from bbc2 did start out fairly. A drama about the investigations of ac12, a controversial police anticorruption unit. Line of duty is not only the best thing on tv at the moment its the biggest, too. The fifth series of bbc show line of duty returned last night with a dramatic episode featuring several twists. Along with dunbar and vicky mcclure, martin compston is one of the core trio who have managed to survive all four series. When ds steve arnott joins the anticorruption unit, he learns that the target of his first investigation is the wellrespected dci tony gates.
Line of duty new series bbc2 no spoilers digital spy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. What we dont have after tonights quietly revelatory finale. Lennie james as detective chief inspector anthony tony gates series 1, the head of the serious crime unit to20, tony gates is.
Line of duty tv series 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Line of duty fans stunned by series 5 episode 1 twist as. If you like gritty cop dramas that exceed expectations and keep the twists coming, line of duty is for you. Bbc announces new dramas and fourth season of killing eve. The first series of line of duty, consisting of five episodes, began broadcasting on 26 june 2012 on bbc two.
The british police drama is the mostwatched show of 2019 to date, with 7. It was hinted at in the first series of line of duty what happens to coppers who spend time at her majestys pleasure and, with lindsay denton remanded in custody, we see firsthand. In the drama series, steve arnott is transferred to a police anticorruption unit, where he finds his target is the citys top detective, tony gates line of duty. All of the most important characters from the bbc police drama series, line of duty, have an unarmed battle royale. Dont read on if you havent watched episode one of bbc2s line of duty. The second series broadcast began on 12 february 2014. Hastings goes rogue as things get personal with new nemesis. And if mercurio ever fancies a return to the line of duty world, well be back to watch quicker than shout an obscenity at a copper. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on line of duty. Kate fleming vicky mcclure as they investigate the corrupt actions of d. Series 1 available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Hes got the best crime figures on the force and a loyal team working under him.
Every aspect of the guardian hd transmission line is strategically engineered and designed around functionality, reliability, and strength in the light, medium and heavy duty towing applications. The first series premiered on 26 june 2012 and became bbc twos bestperforming drama series in ten years with a consolidated audience of 4. Line of duty set to return for third and fourth series. Despite last weeks shock ending, line of duty finds its strength in its quieter scenes such as arnotts.