One of TV's Best Crime Thrillers Is Returning 5 Years Later, but There's a Catch

Since its first season premiered in 2012, the BBC crime series Line of Duty has taken the television world by storm. While it first exploded in popularity in the U.K., the series has also built a passionate international following thanks to its sharp writing, gripping storylines, and compelling characters. Created by Jed Mercurio, the show spent six seasons redefining what a police procedural could be, turning internal affairs investigations into tense psychological battles and delivering some of the most thrilling seasons in the genre.