Here’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]
Sources
Line of Duty season six - air dates, cast, plot, trailer and all you need to know as Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston return...
www.whattowatch.comLINE OF DUTY star Rochenda Sandall, who plays key organised crime gang member Lisa McQueen, broke the news that fans of the BBC crime drama have will have to wait an "extra year" until series 6 comes…
www.express.co.ukAdrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.
www.bbc.co.ukAdrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston will all reprise their roles in the hugely popular drama.
www.bbc.comLINE OF DUTY fans will have to change channels should they want to revisit the popular crime drama as the UK heads into its second national lockdown this week.
www.express.co.ukLine of Duty's Jed Mercurio says he needs the three leads to be thrown into a situation they've never faced...
www.whattowatch.comThe BBC crime drama is back
www.gamesradar.comJed Mercurio thinks there's scope for more series after the next.
www.radiotimes.com‘We followed the science,’ claimed creator Jed Mercurio
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