Line of Duty Announced for Seventh Season on BBC

The beloved crime series AC-12 will make a comeback for its seventh season, confirmed by the broadcaster.

A brand new six-part season written by the show's creator will begin filming in Northern Ireland in the coming months, as confirmed by the production team.

Vicky McClure shared her enthusiasm about the return, saying she was "thrilled" about the series' return. Her co-star remarked, "What a joy it is to know that the Three Amigos will be back filming together next year."

The last series wrapped up in recent years with a finale that attracted over 17 million viewers. Speculation about a potential return have been widespread ever since, but confirmation only came this week.

Fresh Obstacles for The Team

Series seven will open with AC-12 no longer existing and rebranded as the new police oversight body, as revealed by the announcement.

Steve Arnott, Kate Fleming, and Ted Hastings remain working to tackle misconduct within the police force.

The team's mission "has never been more difficult", and in this climate, the trio will take on their "most sensitive case to date."

New Character and Intricate Plot

A new character, Det Insp Dominic Gough, described as a charismatic officer celebrated for takedowns of criminal networks, is accused of abusing his position to become a offender.

However, this investigation could be a deliberate distraction from a larger danger still active in the background, the teaser suggested.

Speaking about the renewal, the creator commented: "All cast and crew feels enormous gratitude to the show's fans."

"We're privileged to have had so many fans watch the developments of AC-12 over multiple series and we couldn't be more delighted to be coming back for a new season."

Mercurio continued: "Misconduct in this country is supposed to have ended while the series was not airing, so I've been compelled to use my creativity."

Actor Responses

Martin Compston described appearing in the series as "a job of a lifetime".

"Not only the program's popularity but the colleagues I've worked with I now call some of my closest friends."

"I can't wait to pull the waistcoat on again and get the team back together," he said.

Vicky McClure stated: "It goes without saying I'm very happy the show is back! Eager to work with Jed, Compston and Dunbar again. The city, we'll be there shortly!"

Adrian Dunbar commented: "While anticipating the unit days of Christmas, what a joy it is to know that the Three Amigos will be working together next year."

"Delighted with the news and looking forward to those unexpected plot developments."

Series Legacy

Line of Duty launched in the early 2010s and became one of the most popular TV dramas of the last decade, attracting notable actors such as Lennie James.

Broadcasters has not yet announced exactly the new season will hit screens.

The finale of season six brought the long-running storyline about the hunt for criminal mastermind known as "the mysterious H" to a close, and producers indicated at the moment there were no plans for further series.

However, the corporation announced on this week that a seventh series is now being produced.