Its fourth series opener may be its most insane episode to date, and also, quite possibly, its most thrilling. As Line of Duty has grown more unhinged, it's also become more and more addictive. But ever since writer Jed Mercurio pushed Jessica Raine out of a window – an act committed by a male assailant inexplicably disguised as a female nurse – the series has grown increasingly ludicrous, culminating in last year's wild climax that saw devious "Dot" Cottan gunned down after a 007-esque chase sequence.īut – and let's be clear about this – the silliness is not a bad thing. Often billed as "realistic" because it employs police jargon and lengthy interrogation scenes, the drama (now on BBC1, imported from BBC2) did start out fairly tame.
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