8.5

Line of Duty•Season 5•Episode 1

Episode 1

8.5/10 · 1,673 votesMar 31, 201958 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 5•matches the season avg

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Following the deadly hijack of a police convoy, AC-12 target a ruthless organised crime group known to have links with corrupt officers.

Directed byJohn Strickland

Written byJed Mercurio

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Martin Compston

DS Steve Arnott

Vicky McClure

DC Kate Fleming

Adrian Dunbar

SI Ted Hastings

Gregory Piper

Ryan Pilkington

Polly Walker

Gill Biggeloe

Stephen Graham

John Corbett

Rochenda Sandall

Lisa McQueen

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Jed Mercurio

Writer

John Strickland

Director

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of Line of Duty season 5. It scored 8.5/10 from 1,673 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by John Strickland and written by Jed Mercurio, it aired on March 31, 2019.

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