Line of Duty

If you think catching criminals is tough, try catching police officers.

TV-MA2012•1h 0m•8.2/10

CrimeDramaMystery

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8.2/10(479)

A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.

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Production

World Productions, BBC Drama Productions

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

June 26, 2012

Last Aired

May 2, 2021

Networks

BBC One, BBC Two

Created By

Jed Mercurio

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2012-06-26

When Steve Arnott is transferred to a police anti-corruption unit, he finds his target is the city's top detective, Tony Gates. Can Gates really be as good as he appears? Arnott must engage in a cat-and-mouse struggle to uncover Gates' secret.

Episode 2

Air date: 2012-07-03

Having been duped into covering up Jackie's crime, Gates is desperate to sever ties with her. But, as Arnott and Fleming close in on his secret, Gates is plunged into an even more dangerous situation than he first thought.

Episode 3

Air date: 2012-07-10

Arnott is convinced Gates played a part in Jackie's disappearance. With Fleming's help, the anti-corruption team tries to trap Gates into revealing his involvement in covering up Jackie's crimes.

Episode 4

Air date: 2012-07-17

Desperate for proof of Gates's corruption, Fleming pushes her relationship with him to the limit. But her behaviour causes Morton to question if she might not be such a loyal colleague after all.

Episode 5

Air date: 2012-07-24

With Gates on the run, the anti-corruption team come under pressure to close the case once and for all. Arnott is forced to make some tough decisions about where his loyalties lie. Fleming and Hastings go all out to catch Gates, leading to a shattering conclusion.