BBC releases first footage of Line of Duty series 7
Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar return to their roles. The continuation premieres in 2027.
The BBC has released the first footage of the seventh season of the crime drama Line of Duty. The new six episodes were written and created by Jed Mercurio, and Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar have returned to their leading roles.
According to the plot, the AC-12 unit has been disbanded and reformed into the Professional Standards Inspectorate. Despite the changes, Steve Arnott, Kate Fleming, and Ted Hastings will continue investigating police corruption. This time, they are tasked with an especially sensitive case.
One of the key newcomers to the season is Robert Carlyle, who plays police officer Sean Massey—a seasoned marksman from a specialist tactical unit. Tom Weston-Jones takes on the role of Inspector Dominic Gough, who is accused of abusing his position. The cast also includes Laura Aikman, Levi Brown, and Amy Lee Hickman.
Returning to their roles are Mark Bonnar, Owen Teale, Perry Fitzpatrick, and Christina Chong.
Filming took place in Belfast and concluded earlier this year. The six-episode season will premiere on BBC One and the streaming platform iPlayer in 2027. The exact date has not yet been announced.
