The fifth series of Line of Duty, consisting of six episodes, began broadcasting on 31 March 2019 on BBC One.[1] The series follows the actions of Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar), DI Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure) and DS Steve Arnott (Martin Compston) as they investigate an Organised Crime Group with links to missing undercover officer DS John Corbett (Stephen Graham). Anna Maxwell Martin stars in episodes five and six as DCS Patricia Carmichael. Supporting characters include underboss Lisa McQueen (Rochenda Sandall) and the special counsel to the police and crime commissioner Gill Biggeloe (Polly Walker). Cast[edit]Main cast[edit]
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Episodes[edit]Reception[edit]Despite less positive reviews than the previous series, series 5 was still ranked highly among critics. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes holds an approval rating for series 5 at 90%, with an average rating of 8.40/10, based on 29 reviews.[8] The website's critics consensus reads: “Line of Duty's sterling ensemble all maintain a stiff upper lip, but audiences' limbs will be quavering throughout this tense fifth season that dives deep into moral murk.” On the review aggregator website Metacritic, the series has a score of 88 out of 100 based on 5 critics.[9] Radio Times drama editor Eleanor Bley Griffiths wrote: "With epic interrogation scenes, surprise betrayals, grisly murders, untold secrets, massive twists... "[10] Pat Stacey of The Irish Independent wrote: "Episode by episode, the plot is thickening, like soup that's been left sitting on a hot stove for too long."[11] Rachel Cooke of the New Statesman was less complimentary in her review, suggesting that Mercurio struggled to give the audience a logical resolution – leading her to call series five “Jed Mercurio’s ropiest bit of work ever sent our way.”[12] Brian Donaldson of The List had solid praise for the actors, but felt the series's plot was somewhat vague; he was critical of the script, stating: “The writing leaves many of them discussing the gravest of matters as though they're reading the contents on the back of a shampoo sachet.”[13] Ratings[edit]Series 5 saw a major increase in viewing ratings from previous series. By the May 2019 series finale, it was the BBC’s most watched programme of year.[14] The show was reported to have had an average peak of 12.34 to 13.67 million viewers per episode.[15][16] References[edit]
Who is in series 5 of Line of Duty?Line of Duty (series 5). Who is the new actress in Line of Duty?Line of Duty fans will be pleased to know that Vicky McClure is set to front a brand new drama heading to ITV this autumn. The actress, who is known and adored for her role as DI Kate Fleming in the BBC police procedural series, is leading the cast of a new psychological thriller, Without Sin – and it sounds brilliant.
Who is the main female character in Line of Duty?At AC-12 Arnott is partnered with DC Kate Fleming (Vicky McClure), a highly commended undercover officer with a keen investigative instinct. They work under the supervision of Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar), uncovering corruption within the fictional Central Police Force.
What is the plot of Line of Duty series 5?Line of Duty Season 5 primarily focused on AC-12's investigation into Operation Pear Tree, with the aim of uncovering links between the Organised Crime Syndicate and corrupt police officers within Central Police.
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