The BBC has released a teaser trailer for the fourth series of Blue Lights, the Belfast-set police drama that fans have called 'the best thing on television' and even superior to Line of Duty.
Fourth Series Coming This Autumn
Blue Lights, which follows officers at the fictional Blackthorn police station in Belfast, has been a major hit since its debut in 2023. The fourth series is scheduled to air this autumn on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The broadcaster shared a first-look clip offering a glimpse of what viewers can expect.
In the exclusive teaser, Constable Shane Bradley, played by Frank Blake, stops an elderly driver named David (Trevor Gill) and his passenger Imelda (Rosamund Monteith) in an attempt to improve Blackthorn's crime statistics. Bradley quizzes the man about whether he has been drinking, but David insists he hasn't touched a drop since 2003.
Cast and Returning Characters
The upcoming series stars Siân Brooke as Grace, Martin McCann as Stevie, Katherine Devlin as Annie, and Nathan Braniff as Tommy. Game of Thrones actor Richard Dormer returns as Gerry Cliff, a character from series one. Hannah McClean reprises her role as solicitor Jen Robinson, and Jonathan Harden returns as disgraced former Inspector Jonty in an episode that will 'answer important questions from the past'. The cast also includes Neil Keery from How To Get To Heaven From Belfast and Andrea Irvine from Call The Midwife.
Critical and Fan Acclaim
Three series of Blue Lights have aired so far, earning widespread praise on social media and review platforms. One IMDb user wrote: 'Absolutely outstanding British drama. It's poignant, emotional, engaging. The cast are brilliant. Best show I've watched in a long time.' Another commented: 'It has everything a good police series should have. It's so tense and exciting with a great plot and cliffhangers and great criminals to catch.'
A fan described it as 'a jewel of a police series', while another said it keeps you 'on the edge of your seat'. One viewer noted: 'The storyline and acting are exceptional.' Another added: 'The quality of Blue Lights took me completely by surprise - this is one of the highest quality shows I've seen in quite a while, driven by a superb storyline and excellent performances.'
A viewer called it 'a true gem' and 'not your standard cop series. This one has HEART.' On Reddit, one user remarked: 'Easily the best police drama in the UK - I'd place it higher than Line of Duty.' Another agreed: 'I love Line of Duty, but I actually feel this recent series of Blue Lights was even better than the last couple from Line of Duty.'
Blue Lights series four will premiere on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this autumn.
