Line of Duty season 6 has finished filming – and will hit screens sooner than expected
‘We followed the science,’ claimed creator Jed Mercurio
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest I can confirm up to now.
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Line of Duty season 6 aired in 2021 on BBC One, with the series finale wrapping that season’s arc. Since then, news about a seventh series has circulated, with official confirmations coming later about renewal and cast involvement.[3][7][9]
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In late 2025, BBC announced that Line of Duty would return for a seventh series, with the core cast (Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure, Martin Compston) set to reprise their roles, and filming planned for Belfast in the spring of the following year; this marked the continuation after the series’ sixth run. An official BBC article later reiterated the seventh-series renewal and cast, confirming a six-part arc and new investigations for AC-12.[6][7][9]
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For context, reports around season 6 noted production had faced COVID-related delays but ultimately delivered the new episodes in 2021, and creator Jed Mercurio has repeatedly signaled openness to future seasons if there are compelling stories to tell.[4][8]
What this means for you:
- If you’re looking for fresh, official confirmation on release dates for Season 7, the BBC communications from 2025–2026 are the most reliable source to monitor. Expect a multi-episode seventh run with the familiar trio returning, per the latest public statements.[9][6]
- If you’re catching up, Season 6 is available on BBC iPlayer in the UK, and various regions may offer the series on BritBox or other services depending on local licensing.[5]
One example to illustrate:
- Example: You watched Season 6 and want to know when S7 starts; current updates indicate filming wouldn’t occur until the next cycle after the 2025 renewal, with a broadcast window to be announced by the BBC once production wraps.[6][9]
Citations:
- Line of Duty season 6 air details and conclusion.[3]
- Season 7 renewal and cast returns announcements.[9][6]
- Production notes and future-season possibilities from creator/interviews.[8][4]