The popular British police drama ‘Line of Duty’ may return to television screens, with cast members providing strong hints about a potential seventh season. Actress Christina Chong recently revealed at the Hollywood Saturn Awards that discussions about continuing the series are actively happening.
Chong, who played DI Nicky Rogerson in previous seasons, confirmed the possibility of her character’s return. “I have been asked about a season, is it seven? Yeah. Potentially Nicola Rogerson will be back,” she told reporters.
Series creator Jed Mercurio appears to be developing new material, according to actor Adrian Dunbar. “He is writing… we haven’t got a script on the desk yet,” Dunbar said, adding a playful potential new catchphrase: “Don’t stall the digger.”
Martin Compston, who portrays Steve Arnott, has also expressed excitement about potentially reprising his role, saying he’d “like to pull his waistcoat out again.” Industry experts predict the show could return to screens by 2026 if production moves forward.
The BBC drama, which first aired in 2012, has been a massive success. Its sixth season finale in 2021 drew an impressive 15 million viewers, despite mixed reactions to the revelation of DCI Ian Buckells as the mysterious ‘H’ character.
Chong, who has since starred in ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’, reflected on the show’s impact on her career. “I didn’t think it was going to be as big, but I still to this day get recognised from that,” she said. “It lifted my profile another level.”
Known for its intense police anti-corruption investigations, ‘Line of Duty’ continues to captivate audiences through streaming platforms like Peacock. The potential seventh season could offer fans more of the show’s trademark twists and high-stakes drama.
While no official confirmation has been made, the cast’s comments suggest that fans might soon see their favorite anti-corruption unit back in action.
