# Line of Duty (2012–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/line-of-duty/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Critic Score | 95% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| IMDb | 8.7/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Jed Mercurio |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
| Seasons | 7 (36 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Line of Duty (2012–present) is a Crime, Drama, Mystery series created by Jed Mercurio, streaming on BBC. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (95%), audience ratings (92%), Metascore (82/100), IMDb (8.7/10), and fan ratings (82%) across 7 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Jed Mercurio turned the interview room into an arena — AC-12’s procedural interrogations are the most sustained tension on British television this century.

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, Gregory Piper, Nigel Boyle, Kelly Macdonald, Owen Teale, Anneika Rose

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Line of Duty worth watching?**
Yes — Line of Duty earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 95%, audience 92%, Metascore 82/100, IMDb 8.7/10, and fan 82%. Jed Mercurio turned the interview room into an arena — AC-12’s procedural interrogations are the most sustained tension on British television this century.

**Why is Line of Duty so highly rated?**
Line of Duty scores 88% because all five independent sources agree: critics 95%, audiences 92%, Metacritic 82/100, IMDb 8.7/10 and fan ratings 82%. Jed Mercurio turned the interview room into an arena — AC-12’s procedural interrogations are the most sustained tension on British television this century. See the full breakdown on the Line of Duty series page.

**Is Line of Duty on Netflix?**
No — Line of Duty is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Line of Duty come out?**
Line of Duty first aired in 2012 and ran through 2021 (2012–present). Created by Jed Mercurio; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Line of Duty are there?**
Line of Duty has 7 seasons across 36 episodes (2012–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Line of Duty?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Line of Duty’s 36 episodes take roughly 27 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Line of Duty?**
Line of Duty streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Line of Duty?**
Line of Duty stars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, Gregory Piper, Nigel Boyle, and others. Created by Jed Mercurio.

**How many episodes are in Line of Duty?**
Line of Duty has 36 episodes across 7 seasons (2012–present).

**What is Line of Duty about?**
A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.

**Who created Line of Duty?**
Line of Duty was created by Jed Mercurio. It is a crime, drama, mystery series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Line of Duty?**
Browse more crime series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

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