Line of Duty

2022 - 12 - 23

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BBC's Line of Duty set for return for three part special (Rhyl Journal)

But now, with hints that the police drama could return, fans have shared their excitement with hopes that the show creator, Jed Mercurio might reveal who H ...

[Line of Duty](https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19287588.will-bbc-make-line-duty-series-7/) ended with six seasons in 2021 when the elusive H was revealed, but left fans underwhelmed over its disappointing ending. [Martin Compston](https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/20017950.line-duty-reunion-subscribe-watch-martin-compston-co-stars/) and [Adrian Dunbar](https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/20736811.bbc-line-duty-star-adrian-dunbar-hints-return-real-h-will-revealed/) are all said to be ready and excited to return for the three episodes. [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/) said: "There was a very strong feeling, particularly among fans, that there was unfinished business with Line of Duty. [season six finale](https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19147260.line-duty-love-police-corruption-drama/) didn't give it the justice it deserved leading it to have 'unfinished business'. [Line of Duty](https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/19106823.line-duty-season-six-bbc/) is reportedly set to return to screens in 2023 for a three-part special. The news comes after the police drama's fans felt the

Mother of God! Is Line of Duty really coming back for a three-part ... (The Guardian)

Rumours of a return to AC-12 are flying around the internet. But how likely is it that we will once again find ourselves on the hunt for bent coppers?

Largely, it would seem to hinge on Mercurio, who is the one person yet to publicly commit himself to wanting to produce more episodes. In November, Dunbar told the Radio Times that: “I think generally there’s a willingness among everybody to do something.” He also claimed that Mercurio, Martin Compston and McClure were “very keen”, partly due to the frustrating experience of filming season six in lockdown, which stopped the team from socialising. It continues: “The question is whether the person we were led to believe was H really is the villain that AC-12 has been hunting or if it was another nemesis. But what a lot of the speculation fails to consider is that all of its stars seem baffled as to when it might happen. Compston also said to the Radio Times last week: “I’m so chuffed that people want it back … The internet has been aflame with rumour today after a story in the Sun quoted the highly reliable sounding source of “a TV insider”, claiming: “There was a very strong feeling, particularly among fans, that there was unfinished business with Line of Duty.

'Line Of Duty' set to return for “explosive” three-part special next year (NME.com)

According to The Sun, main cast Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar will all feature in the final three episodes, which will aim to give the crime ...

[Another fan wrote](https://twitter.com/omarstandup/status/1605944684336906240?s=20&t=p26rAZMr2s33kQhDCwyrhQ): “Three more episodes of #LineOfDuty?!!! “I think it’s just a case of now… [tweeted political journalist Owen Jones](https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/1605906571757686790?s=20&t=p26rAZMr2s33kQhDCwyrhQ). “There’s also a theory another, darker puppet-master is at work. [December 22, 2022] After years of fan theories, the season six finale revealed bumbling DSI Ian Buckells to be the crooked cop known as H.

Line of Duty to return for three-part special? (Radio X)

The BBC police thriller could be back as early as next Christmas, with Martin Compston, 38, Vicky McClure, 39, and Adrian Dunbar, 64, all said to be on board to ...

"I know that there are people who are talking and some plans, but I don't know exactly what would happen. [READ MORE: Martin Compston reveals secret nickname with Line of Duty pals Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar](/news/tv-film/martin-compston-reveals-29-secret-nickname-line-duty-castmates/) We all want to get back together again.

'Line Of Duty' Is Reportedly Returning For An Explosive Xmas Special (Bustle)

Fans may have not one, but three new episodes to enjoy. Here's everything you need to know.

“ [There’s a strong feeling that there was unfinished business](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/20830668/bbc-line-of-duty-comeback-incredible-twist/),” a source told the newspaper. [“no plans” for Line of Duty to make a comeback](https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/11/line-of-duty-jed-mercurio-says-no-plan-for-series-7-or-more-episodes-15072657/), Adrian Dunbar – who plays Superintendent Ted Hastings – hinted that [“two 90 minute” episodes](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/line-of-duty-season-7-release-date/) were in the works during an interview with Radio Times. “There’s also a theory another, darker puppet-master is at work” due to the smaller batch of episodes rather than six or seven. “I speak to the lads all the time and we’d love to, we’re all game,” she said. [H was revealed to have been corrupt cop Ian Buckells](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/line-of-duty-fans-connect-buckells-to-the-ocg-in-season-1), played by Nigel Boyle – much to the [disappointment of some viewers](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/line-of-duty-fans-disappointed-finale-exclusive-newsupdate/). [Line of Duty](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/line-of-duty-season-7-release-date-cast-everything-to-know) will be excited to hear that a brand new batch of episodes may be on the way.

Is 'Line of Duty' coming back with new special in 2023? Know details ... (Economic Times)

Line of Duty, a BBC One series, is returning next year with a special three-episode series. Fans hope for the answers to the questions left unanswered in ...

Dunbar, who has previously also talked about the possibility of the new season, spoke about the confirmation of the new season and the storyline of season six and new episodes. The new episodes would hopefully answer the questions that remained unanswered at the end of season 6. The show’s stars earlier had given the indication of the new season. Many fans hope that the decision to make three episodes rather than the usual six or seven, is an attempt to fix the storyline that remained unsettled in season 6. [BBC](/topic/bbc)One also did not post any updates regarding the continuation of the show. Adrian [Dunbar](/topic/dunbar), [Martin Compston](/topic/martin-compston), and [Vicky McClure](/topic/vicky-mcclure), the show stars, have signed up for the upcoming episodes.

Line of Duty reportedly set to return for three-part BBC special (GamesRadar+)

The report claims that Adrian Dunbar, Martin Compston, and Vicky McClure would return as Chief Superintendent Ted Hastings, Steve Arnott, and Kate Fleming.

"The question is whether the person we were led to believe was H really is the villain that AC-12 has been hunting or if it was another nemesis." Reports have indicated that Line of Duty may be returning for a three-part BBC special following the end of the police procedural's sixth season. Despite the viewership and a dramatic character reveal, the show was not renewed for another season.