Line of Duty returns! AC-12 is back for Season 7 in 2027. Get the latest on the new case, filming dates, and the long-awaited comeback of the hit BBC drama.
- April 4, 2026
AceShowbiz - Line of Duty has long been one of the UK's most celebrated crime dramas, known for its intense exploration of police corruption and gripping storytelling. Since its debut in 2012, the series has captured audiences with its focus on AC-12, an anti-corruption unit dedicated to rooting out dishonest officers within the police force.
The show’s creator, Jed Mercurio, crafted a narrative distinguished by nerve-wracking interrogations and tightly woven plotlines that have kept viewers hooked for six seasons, spanning from 2012 through 2021.
However, following the conclusion of season 6 in 2021, fans have endured a lengthy wait for more episodes. The silence lasted nearly five years with little official news except occasional hints from cast members.
At last, in late 2025, the BBC confirmed that Line of Duty would be returning for a seventh season. Filming is expected to begin in spring 2026, with a release anticipated in 2027.
The BBC has also revealed a synopsis indicating significant changes to the show’s structure. The anti-corruption unit AC-12 will be disbanded and replaced by a new entity called the Inspectorate of Police Standards.
Season 7 will see the return of the central characters — Steve Arnott (played by Martin Compston), Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure), and Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) — who will be assigned to a sensitive new case. The storyline centers on Detective Inspector Dominic Gough, a high-profile officer lauded for dismantling organized crime rings, who faces allegations of abusing his position to act as a sexual predator. Yet, the synopsis hints this case may be a smokescreen covering a larger, more sinister threat operating in the shadows.
Line of Duty has consistently received critical praise, boasting a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This acclaim reflects the show’s innovative approach to crime drama, focusing less on typical detective work and more on the psychological battles during tense interrogations.
The show’s overarching conspiracy, especially the hunt for the mysterious “H,” has connected individual season storylines into a broader narrative about systemic corruption within the police force.
With filming set to start in spring 2026 and a likely premiere in 2027, the return of Line of Duty is poised to be a major television event.
