Line of Duty: Season 6

2021 · 7 episodes · ★ 7.6

Series 6

What Season 6 of Line of Duty

Season six opens with AC-12 facing a different rival: Detective Chief Inspector Jo Davidson, who is in charge of the investigation into a high-profile murder that remains unsolved. The victim is Gail Vella, an investigative journalist. When Jo halts the convoy on the way to a raid after spotting a robbery in progress, the officers of AC-12 begin to doubt her motives. Steve Arnott and Chloe review Vella's controversial articles for clues, while Kate Fleming struggles between her loyalty to Jo and her desire to help the unit. Superintendent Ted Hastings, under pressure from all sides, leads the case.

7episodes

Mar 21, 2021released

May 2, 2021latest episode

6.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 6 Episodes

6x01 Episode 1
Mar 21, 2021 · 57 min · ★ 6.4
DCI Jo Davidson receives new information about the whereabouts of a suspect in the unsolved murder of investigative journalist Gail Vella. En route to raid the property, she spots an armed robbery in progress and stops the convoy. Suspicious of her motives, AC-12 launch an investigation. Still dealing with the fallout from their explosive investigation into undercover officer John Corbett, AC-12 soon realise they are facing their most enigmatic adversary yet.
Directing: Daniel Nettheim · Writer: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Ben Rose, Ace Bhatti, Kwaku Fortune
6x02 Episode 2
Mar 28, 2021 · 58 min · ★ 7.7
Having opened an official inquiry into DCI Jo Davidson and Operation Lighthouse, AC-12 begin to suspect a cover up. Steve and Chloe dig into Gail Vella’s controversial reporting for clues to her murder, and find links to previous AC-12 cases. Their investigation takes a shocking turn when they begin to scrutinise Jo's personal life.
Directing: Daniel Nettheim · Writer: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Ace Bhatti
6x03 Episode 3
Apr 4, 2021 · 58 min · ★ 6.7
On the strength of evidence from a new witness, DCI Jo Davidson brings Terry Boyle back in for questioning about Gail Vella's murder. Kate is torn between loyalty to Jo and wanting to assist AC-12's investigation, and tensions increase when Kate encounters a face from the past with links to organised crime.
Directing: Gareth Bryn · Writing: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Ace Bhatti
6x04 Episode 4
Apr 11, 2021 · 58 min · ★ 8.3
DCI Jo Davidson faces increasing pressure from all sides as AC-12 make major breakthroughs in the investigation, but an attempt to interview a key witness goes horribly wrong.
Directing: Gareth Bryn · Writing: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Ben Rose, Ace Bhatti
6x05 Episode 5
Apr 18, 2021 · 58 min · ★ 8.4
AC-12 link Gail Vella’s murder with a historic case of police corruption, and Kate hatches a plan to tell once and for all if Jo is bent. They are closer than ever to cracking the case, but when Hastings’ authority is undermined it leaves his team in a potentially dangerous situation.
Directing: Jennie Darnell · Writing: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Ace Bhatti
6x06 Episode 6
Apr 25, 2021 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
As AC-12 struggle to deal with the repercussions of tragic events, Hastings makes one final bid to uncover institutionalised corruption before his time runs out.
Directing: Jennie Darnell · Writing: Jed Mercurio · Starring: Ace Bhatti
6x07 Episode 7 Season Finale
May 2, 2021 · 58 min · ★ 7.9
With time running out, AC-12 attempt to unmask 'H', the Fourth Man (or Woman) commanding the network of corrupt officers behind the murder of Gail Vella. But sinister and powerful forces appear intent on orchestrating a cover-up.
Directing: Jennie Darnell · Writer: Jed Mercurio