🔗 Share this article Line of Duty Announced for Seventh Season on the British Broadcaster Martin Compston will return their characters in the popular crime series The acclaimed police drama AC-12 will make a comeback for its seventh installment, confirmed by the broadcaster. An upcoming six-episode series created by Jed Mercurio starts production in Northern Ireland this spring, according to the production team. Vicky McClure shared her enthusiasm about the comeback, saying she was "so excited" about the series' return. Adrian Dunbar added, "How wonderful it is to know that the main trio will be back filming together next year." The previous season concluded in 2021 with a final episode that attracted over 17 million viewers. Rumors about a new season have been widespread for some time, but confirmation only arrived recently. New Challenges for The Team Series seven will open with AC-12 no longer existing and rebranded as the new police oversight body, as revealed by production details. Steve Arnott, Vicky McClure's role, and Adrian Dunbar's part continue tasked to tackle corruption within the police force. The team's mission "faces unprecedented challenges", and in this climate, these officers are assigned their "most delicate case so far." Fresh Face and Intricate Plot A new character, Det Insp Dominic Gough, portrayed as a charismatic officer known for takedowns of criminal networks, faces allegations of misusing his authority to become a sexual predator. Yet, his case might serve as a intentional diversion from a larger danger still operating in the background, plot details suggested. Speaking about the renewal, Jed Mercurio said: "Everyone involved feels enormous gratitude to the show's fans." "We're privileged to have had countless followers track the developments of the unit over multiple series and we couldn't be more delighted to be returning for a new season." Mercurio continued: "Corruption in the UK was thought to be over while Line of Duty was off air, so I've been compelled to use my imagination." Actor Responses Martin Compston described being part of the police drama as "a job of a lifetime". "Beyond the program's popularity but the colleagues I've worked with I now call some of my closest friends." "I'm excited to pull the waistcoat on again and reunite with everyone," he added. Vicky McClure remarked: "Obviously I'm so excited the show is returning! Can't wait to work with the creator, Martin and Dunbar again. Belfast, we'll see you soon!" Adrian Dunbar commented: "As we count down the unit days of Christmas, what a joy it is to know that the central trio will be working together next year." "Pleased with the announcement and looking forward to those mercurial plot developments." Series Legacy Line of Duty premiered in 2012 and became a highly successful television series of the last decade, attracting notable actors such as Thandiwe Newton. The BBC haven't revealed exactly the upcoming series will hit screens. The finale of season six drew the long-running storyline about the search for criminal mastermind known as "H" to a close, and producers indicated at the moment there were no plans for further series. However, the network announced on this week that a new season is now being produced.