So, Line of Duty is not a true story. It’s a very convincing lie. And honestly, that’s what makes it fun. We get to play detective from our sofas without the real-life risk.
It’s a thrill ride built on a foundation of fake leads and exaggerated drama. You can enjoy it without worrying if it’s historically accurate. That’s the beauty of a good yarn.
One Final Quirky Fact
Jed Mercurio is a former doctor. He wrote Bodies and Cardiac Arrest before this. So he’s great at making technical jargon sound scary. He basically borrowed hospital tension and stuck it in a police station.
So next time you watch, remember: you’re seeing a surgeon’s version of a cop show. It’s fake, but it’s fascinating. And yes, you should still rewatch season three. For “H.”
