A popular BBC crime drama has been hailed as the best British crime series of all time by entertainment publication Variety, surpassing other acclaimed shows like Happy Valley. Line of Duty, created by Jed Mercurio and produced by World Productions for the BBC, first aired on BBC Two on June 26, 2012, and quickly gained a loyal following.
The series follows Anti-Corruption Unit 12 (AC-12), a fictional police unit dedicated to investigating corruption within the police force. The storyline often involves deep-rooted connections to organized crime, with a major arc centered on the hunt for a high-ranking corrupt officer known only as 'H'.
Line of Duty boasts an impressive cast, including Lennie James, Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Keeley Hawes, and Adrian Dunbar. The show has received widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike, earning a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have praised its tense storytelling and moral complexity, with one review noting that the fifth season 'dives deep into moral murk.'
Fans have described the series as a '10/10 masterpiece' and 'one of the best, interesting and intelligent shows' they have seen. The show continues to be popular, with a seventh series already in development. Line of Duty is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
