Line of Duty: Season 5
2019 · 6 episodes · ★ 8.5
Series 5
What Season 5 of Line of Duty
The fifth season of Line of Duty kicks off with a new blow against the police. A vehicle escorted by officers is ambushed by masked men, and everything points to someone on the inside having planned the attack. AC-12, led by Superintendent Ted Hastings, takes on the case along with Kate Fleming and Steve Arnott. Their inquiries lead them to an organized crime group linked to undercover officer John Corbett, who has gone missing. Meanwhile, the hunt for the mysterious H tightens and begins to close in on Hastings himself. The three leads will have to decide how far they are willing to go.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 Episode 1
Following the deadly hijack of a police convoy, AC-12 target a ruthless organised crime group known to have links with corrupt officers.
Directing: John Strickland · Writer: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Maya Sondhi, Ace Bhatti, Tomi May, Tony Pitts
5x02 Episode 2
Kate and Steve attempt to track down a lead. A fresh police leak enables another audacious raid, while Steve’s attempts to gather information put him in a dangerous situation.
Directing: John Strickland · Writer: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Maya Sondhi, Andrea Irvine, Ace Bhatti, Tomi May
5x03 Episode 3
Corbett's most daring plan yet requires McQueen to exploit links with corrupt police officers.
Directing: John Strickland · Writer: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Andrea Irvine, Ace Bhatti, Tomi May, Tony Pitts
5x04 Episode 4
Tensions rise in the OCG following the events at Eastfield. With troubling questions hanging over the identity of ‘H', suspicions mount at AC-12.
Directing: John Strickland · Writer: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Andrea Irvine, Ace Bhatti, Tomi May, Aiysha Hart
5x05 Episode 5
As the hunt for 'H' intensifies, Steve and Kate wonder if Hastings is guarding a dark secret.
Directing: Susan Tully · Writer: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Anna Maxwell Martin, Ace Bhatti, Tomi May, Aiysha Hart
5x06 Episode 6 Season Finale
In a nail-biting 90-minute finale, Hastings's secrets are laid bare. Will 'H' be revealed at last?
Directing: Susan Tully · Writer: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Anna Maxwell Martin, Ace Bhatti, Aiysha Hart, Taj Atwal
Season 5 Cast
Martin CompstonDS Steve Arnott6 episodes
Adrian DunbarSI Ted Hastings6 episodes
Gregory PiperRyan Pilkington6 episodes
Rochenda SandallLisa McQueen6 episodes
Ace BhattiPCC Rohan Sindwhani6 episodes
Aiysha HartDS Sam Railston6 episodes
Taj AtwalPC Tatleen Sohota6 episodes
Tomi MayMiroslav Minkowicz5 episodes
Richard PepplePS Kyle Ferringham5 episodes
Elizabeth RiderDCC Andrea Wise4 episodes
Patrick FitzsymonsMark Moffatt4 episodes
Andrea IrvineRoisin Hastings3 episodes
Susan VidlerDSU Alison Powell3 episodes
Max DowlerMark Fleming3 episodes
Amy De BhrúnSteph Corbett3 episodes
Maya SondhiPC Maneet Bindra2 episodes
Tony PittsDCS Les Hargreaves2 episodes
Sian Reese-WilliamsPS Jane Cafferty2 episodes
Stefan BoehmAaron (uncredited)2 episodesAll Seasons
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It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Line of Duty season 5 have?
Season 5 of Line of Duty has 6 episodes.
When did Line of Duty season 5 premiere?
It premiered on March 31, 2019.
Where to watch Line of Duty season 5?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 5?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 5x04, "Episode 4", has a 8.8.