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Hallelujah! Line of Duty returns this Sunday 26 March at 9pm on BBC One. Here were seven such questions, or eight. This included: his killing of the man last season who could have confirmed or denied Derek Hilton’s identity as ‘H’, his illegal Fahrenheit order to Steve to shoot John Corbett, who was possibly going to unmask him, and the bundle of used notes found in his hotel room and traced to the same source as the bribes given by the organised crime syndicate to other officers. But Line of Duty’s back and it so far seems just as good, if not better, than ever. Reviews. Toby Moses, Guardian TV editor here. No TV writer is better than Jed Mercurio at constructing tension, that peculiar alchemy of … The last 10 minutes which, given the fragmented state of national viewing habits these multi-platform days I shall not detail further here, provide the answers we have been panting for and a twist (and twist of the knife) as deeply satisfying as any in AC-12’s history. They’ve got information from a Chis handler possibly relevant to Vella! MIT! The most remarkable documentary this year so far had me in tears at times. Line Of Duty series three is proving as tricky to pin down as AC-12’s interviewees. Jargon, shorthand and acronyms abound, and the viewer must either keep a glossary to hand or just go along for the ride, enjoying the breeze in their hair as the abbreviations whip past even faster than the plot. Nevertheless, it is impossible to shake the sense that it has overall been a lacklustre experience. But the latter was not; or at least, not to anything like the same degree. Line Of Duty series 5 finale review: A claustrophobic episode proves H’s identity is worth the wait. The trick is to keep up the level of intrigue and credibility, and the previous series stumbled, badly, particularly with believability. Line of Duty returns to its unmistakeable brand of mayhem in season 6. But Line of Duty’s back and it so far seems just as good, if not better, than ever. “Sucking diesel” is the preferred expression of delight by head of anti-corruption unit AC-12 Supt Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) when one of his men (not to be confused with “one of our own”, which generally prefigures disaster) catches a break. The overarching storyline about H – the alleged spider at the centre of a web of police corruption – was almost irredeemably fumbled in the finale. By Alex Fletcher Published: 18 April 2021 - 10.37pm. The latest has lost some of that delicate psychical work (and some of the plotting was verging on the contemptuous), but at least the ravens are still in the Tower. If you like gritty cop dramas that exceed expectations and keep the twists coming, Line of Duty is for you. So far we are with the MIT – murder investigation team – led by DI Jo Davidson. Vella was a journalist shot dead at point-blank range and on whose case very little progress has been made. It fits together flawlessly. Intel’s graded the info 1A on the matrix and it’s the first lead they’ve had on Operation Lighthouse for months! This article was amended on 22 and 25 March 2021 to make clear that in the opening episode Steve Arnott is a detective sergeant and has a full beard, not a new one. Things started off fairly calmly. Line Of Duty series 5 episode 1 review: the UK's best crime thriller is back By Louisa Mellor The sixth series opens as strongly as ever. Great plot twists. HCP! The impenetrability is the point. Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) awaits his fate in Line of Duty. For now. DS Steve Arnott (Martin Compston) takes the call and this seems as good a time as any to inform you – and my intel is A1 on the matrix here – that this series will become known, however compelling it proves to be, however many shock twists and sudden deaths and revelatory performances we witness, as “The One Where Arnott Has a Full Beard”. The main storyline flagged, with Compston and Vicky McClure – as Kate Fleming, the third part of the anti-corruption triumvirate headed by Hastings – given embarrassingly little to do with an often embarrassingly clunky script. Tight script, great acting; very authentic. Audience Reviews for Line of Duty: Season 1. Anyway. PNC! This review contains major spoilers for the finale of series five of Line of Duty. Line of Duty episode 5 review: A winningly tense penultimate episode Biggeloe, it transpires, went over to the criminal dark side while working as a … There hasn’t been one that hasn’t been utterly addictive at the off. Latest news, reviews and cast list for Line of Duty season 4. I'm good at dying', Not Line of Duty, not Bodyguard – Bodies is Jed Mercurio's masterwork, Is Hastings bent? This time they were between Ted and DCS Patricia Carmichael (played with icy politesse by Anna Maxwell Martin). Episodes ; To say that Denton has a tough time of it in the nick is an understatement. After three lacklustre weeks, Line of Duty is back to its best. It’s especially uncomfortable as we’re so unsure of her innocence. The two most compelling features of the fantastically popular and admired show have always been: a stunning central performance by a guest actor (Thandie Newton last time, Keeley Hawes in a career-defining turn over the two before that); and tension so great that the general viewing sensation is most akin to being gripped by the throat and shaken, as a dog does a rat, until it decides to let go. Line of Duty's Stephen Graham: 'My throat-slitting was superb. Three episodes in and do we even know who … If it can hold to its successful formula without tipping into parody, if it can find its way back from the H debacle, and if it can weave its customarily masterful narrative spell without tying itself or us in knots – well, then we’ll all be sucking diesel. The first two series can be viewed on Netflix; series three can be viewed on BBC iPlayer. As ever, nothing is wasted; not a scene, not a line, not a beat. It’s just that part of me feels that after five series of commitment from viewers, we should be consulted before this kind of character choice is made. The Guardian Lucy Mangan Dec 4, 2019. Initially broadcast on the BBC, and available on Hulu in the U.S., Series 1 has recently been released on DVD. hey’ve got information from a Chis handler possibly relevant to Vella! Fantastic acting and writing. Every Line of Duty outing begins explosively. The BBC’s conspiracy juggernaut is stretching its legs . Vicky McClure and Kelly Macdonald as DI Kate Fleming and DCI Jo Davidson. (Unless that’s HCP again and I just misheard.). If it avoids narrative knottiness, this could be the best series yet, Last modified on Thu 25 Mar 2021 15.08 GMT. They have always asked questions about morality, conscience and the constant vigilance needed to guard against the decay of both and the casting of others’ malevolent seed on that marshy, receptive mental ground. Intel’s graded the info 1A on the matrix and it’s the first lead they’ve had on Operation Lighthouse for months! Her domestic bliss this series is beginning to feel ominous. For those who haven’t heard, we had some terribly sad news this week when our friend, colleague and Line of Duty … ‘Line of Duty’ Series 2 Episode 3 review. Line Of Duty. I mean, I quite like it. The series reaches its climax and throws everything in the mix, from switched allegiances to unmasked baddies. The accuracy and detail by which the police procedural, Jed Mercurio’s third-finest work (the first two, informed by his years as a hospital doctor, are Cardiac Arrest and Bodies – I will brook no riposte), is characterised has become legendary. Hastings, Arnott and Fleming return to expose police corruption, with Kelly Macdonald in tow. Suspicions are gathering, at least one gasp-worthy moment has been delivered and there is altogether a fine sense that we are gearing up for an absolute humdinger of a series. The two-disc set from Acorn Media includes all five episodes of the critically acclaimed series, plus a couple of extras. … AC-12 doesn’t get involved until one of Davidson’s team, PC Farida Jatri (Anneika Rose) reports her concern that her boss diverted them to an armed robbery she seemed to spot through a brick wall on their way to arrest the Vella suspect, and did so to give the suspect time to get away. HGP! At first it looks as though his legal counsel, Gill Biggeloe (Polly Walker), who has inserted herself into the situation – as she is wont to do – has saved him. Have your say on the new series in our episode recap. Line of Duty recap: series four finale – the tentacled conspiracy grows. Line of Duty review – bent-copper bashers prepare to suck diesel Hastings, Arnott and Fleming return to expose police corruption, with Kelly Macdonald in tow. There has been almost none of the mingling of detectives’ professional and private lives and entangled storylines that have given previous seasons their heart, which has left the audience uninvolved and actors Martin Compston and Vicky McClure woefully underused. In the days running up to the final episode of series five of Line of Duty, several newspaper websites ran lists of questions its writer, Jed Mercurio, would need to answer as he brought his drama to a close. A placeholder episode can be forgivable (though even that would be a big hurdle in something only six instalments long) but this has felt like a placeholder season. If you're thinking those connections are corrupt, yes, that's a good start. On Monday, Line of Duty really leans into the four seasons that came before it and more connections than ever will be made. But then it emerges that Ted’s DNA has been found on Corbett’s corpse. Longtime fans will remain slightly on edge, however. Stephen Graham put in a marvellous performance as the tunnel-visioned undercover officer, driven by his own demons and in conflict with his devotion to his young family. At times, it seemed to be skirting the edges of parody, with its endless acronyms, ambiguous looks through glass partitions, gouts of exposition to get everyone caught up with the proliferating plot and repeated bait-and-switches. Line of Duty episode 5 review: Who got shot? It is not looking good for our hero, especially as Carmichael has also linked him to Corbett’s mother, who was murdered in the Troubles for being an informant for Ted during his days with the RUC. Episodes have too often trodden water for the bulk of their hour and given us a flurry of excitement in the last five minutes; a cheap trick to get viewers tuning in next time, where once you couldn’t have torn yourself away at any point. Suspicion hangs in the air as the police thriller gets back to the only question that matters: who are the bent coppers? Eammon Jacobs reviews the fourth episode of Line of Duty series 5… After the previous episode left viewers on a dangerous cliffhanger, we finally discover what … Emily Baker Sunday 5 May 2019 10:31 pm. Line of Duty review: Things start with a bang, as ever . More about Line of Duty Line of Duty … Line of Duty finale review – whisper it, but this series has not been up to snuff | Line of Duty | The Guardian. Who is James Nesbitt’s new character Marcus Thurwell? Line of Duty series 5 finale, review: the greatest interrogation yet – but is the show running out of steam? The cavalry, Kate and Steve, arrive – as cavalry is wont to do – in the nick of time and save Ted from time in the nick. For every morsel of information gathered by the team and by the viewer, another turn reveals 100 hidden possibilities. Hastings hasn’t turned up yet, however. She stacked up the evidence against him. Jed Mercurio’s cop drama has at times become a parody of its usual brilliant self in its fifth outing – even a stirring final episode couldn’t redeem it, Last modified on Mon 6 May 2019 06.47 BST, This review contains spoilers for the final episode of Line of Duty series five. Season 5 Review: As ever, nothing is wasted; not a scene, not a line, not a beat. – but is the show running out of steam, that 's a good start, plus a couple extras. 5 finale review: who got shot commenting has been made team – by. Longtime fans will remain slightly on edge, however greatest interrogation yet – but is the show out. 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