Line of Duty (2012)

Line of Duty is a taut British crime drama and mystery that follows AC-12, an internal police anti-corruption unit, as it hunts for dirty officers within the force. After a mistaken shooting during a counter‑terror operation, principled DS Steve Arnott is moved to AC-12, led by hard‑nosed Superintendent Ted Hastings. Alongside the subtle and resourceful DC Kate Fleming, Arnott digs into the allegedly spotless record of charismatic DCI Tony Gates — a celebrated “super‑cop” whose impressive clear‑up rates may hide something far darker. Watching the show, you’ll get a slow‑burn procedural built on claustrophobic interviews, clever surveillance work and psychological one‑upmanship. Expect tension‑filled interrogations, carefully planted clues, shifting alliances and moral ambiguity as the investigation peels back layers of institutional spin and potential corruption. The series leans on sharp writing and intense performances, delivering unpredictable twists and escalating stakes that keep you guessing until the next revelation. If you like intelligent, character‑driven crime dramas that explore ethics, power and the corrosive effects of secrecy — all told with a steady, suspenseful pace — Line of Duty offers a gripping, edge‑of‑your‑seat experience.

Actors: Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

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