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The beloved police drama Line of Duty is officially returning for its 7th season, announced by the broadcaster.

An upcoming six-episode series written by the show's creator starts production in Northern Ireland in the coming months, according to the production team.

The actress expressed excitement about the comeback, saying she was "so excited" about the show's renewal. Her co-star added, "What a joy it is to know that the Three Amigos will be back filming together next year."

The previous series wrapped up in recent years with a finale that attracted more than 17 million audience members. Speculation about a new season have been circulating for some time, but official word only came recently.

New Challenges for The Team

Series seven will open with the anti-corruption unit having been disbanded and renamed as the new police oversight body, according to production details.

Steve Arnott, Kate Fleming, and Adrian Dunbar's part continue working to combat corruption within the police force.

The team's mission "has never been more difficult", and under these circumstances, these officers are assigned their "most sensitive case to date."

New Character and Complex Case

A new character, DI Dominic Gough, portrayed as a charming officer known for busts of organized crime, faces allegations of abusing his position to act as a offender.

However, this investigation could be a intentional diversion from a bigger threat still operating in the background, the teaser suggested.

In a statement, Jed Mercurio said: "Everyone involved feels enormous gratitude to the show's fans."

"It's an honor to have had countless fans track the developments of the unit over six previous seasons and we couldn't be more delighted to be returning for a seventh installment."

Mercurio continued: "Misconduct in this country was thought to be over while the series was off air, so I've been forced to use my creativity."

Cast Reactions

Martin Compston described appearing in the police drama as "the role of a career".

"Beyond the show's success but the colleagues I've collaborated with I now call dear friends."

"I can't wait to wear the uniform again and reunite with everyone," he said.

Vicky McClure remarked: "It goes without saying I'm very happy the show is back! Eager to work with the creator, Martin and Adrian again. The city, we'll be there shortly!"

The veteran actor commented: "While anticipating the unit days of Christmas, what a joy it is to know that the central trio will be back filming next year."

"Pleased with the announcement and looking forward to those mercurial twists and turns."

Show History

Line of Duty premiered in the early 2010s and became a highly successful TV dramas of the last decade, attracting guest stars such as Thandiwe Newton.

Broadcasters has not yet announced exactly the new season will premiere.

The finale of season six drew the long-running storyline about the search for criminal mastermind known as "H" to a conclusion, and producers said at the moment there were no plans for further series.

Nevertheless, the network confirmed on this week that a seventh series is now in development.