Line of Duty

Claret-On-A-T-Rex · Post by **Claret-On-A-T-Rex** » Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:35 pm

Blimey!
Now they've ditched the baggage from previous series and Thandie Newton has joined the cast, it really has shifted up a gear.
Sunday's episode was fantastic.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:08 am

I've now watched the entire third series in the last two days - thought it was brilliant. Can now get on with watching series 4.

ThinLizzy · Post by **ThinLizzy** » Thu Apr 13, 2017 11:42 am

We were a series behind when we started watching it. They have no issues in killing off leading actors. I'm not even a crime drama fan but this is, no holds barred; the best on TV.
I have to admit, having caught up on the series the other night, it left me a little confused, but that's Line of Duty for you. It is so well written.
Some people have commented on it being far fetched etc, but nothing I've seen seems so. Just intricately woven.
I don't do hanging on the edge of the seat, as there is rarely a storyline worthy. But, along with 'The Missing' this genuinely has me wanting to know what happens next.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 5:02 pm

Bump

9 O'clock BBC1

SkiptonClaret · Post by **SkiptonClaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 5:06 pm

Claret-On-A-T-Rex wrote:Blimey!
Now they've ditched the baggage from previous series and Thandie Newton has joined the cast, it really has shifted up a gear.
Sunday's episode was fantastic.

Eh, what baggage ? Series 3 was great, that and Missing were the best things on last year.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 5:22 pm

He may be referring to series 3 containing storylines carried on from previous series.

I hadn't watched it before this series (although I have now watched series 3 on iplayer) and it holds up as a stand alone rather than an ongoing serial.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 5:26 pm

Regarding this series, I did think it was a bit odd that local lad Lee Ingleby was only cast in what seemed to be a minor supporting role as he is quite often the lead these days.

That was until the final few scenes of last week's episode.

HatfieldClaret · Post by **HatfieldClaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:22 pm

Not so much of a cliffhanger to end tonights episode.

Only 2 episodes left to see how it pans out so lots to happen in a short time.Hope it doesn't finish in the style of a Dan Brown film, where a great plot develops and it all unravels in the last 5 minutes.

TonbridgeClaret · Post by **TonbridgeClaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:41 pm

Thandie Newton -would you?
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HatfieldClaret · Post by **HatfieldClaret** » Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:45 pm

A big fat yes from me, is there anyone who wouldn't ?

Apart from Barry Manilow that is.....

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:41 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:Regarding this series, I did think it was a bit odd that local lad Lee Ingleby was only cast in what seemed to be a minor supporting role as he is quite often the lead these days.

That was until the final few scenes of last week's episode.

I think that's just how the storyline has progressed not a slight on his acting abilities he can only feature as the role dictates & how things are panning out he does seem to getting more involved recently.

ThinLizzy · Post by **ThinLizzy** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:07 am

TheFamilyCat wrote:Regarding this series, I did think it was a bit odd that local lad Lee Ingleby was only cast in what seemed to be a minor supporting role as he is quite often the lead these days.

That was until the final few scenes of last week's episode.

I didn't even realise it was Lee Ingleby until you mentioned it. Good spot. Line of Duty is no respecter of reputation though. Daniel Mays was killed off very early, Jason Watkins, Keeley Hawes.
I thought Thandie Newton was a goner after one episode...

It's very rare a TV show of any kind has me actually thinking 'I can't wait for the next episode' but this one does. Brilliantly written.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:19 am

I might have missed that part but have any of the investigating officers actually asked her during interview "What have you done to your arm"? Last night when being questioned the arm was so painful everything had to be picked up single handed.

Jakubclaret · Post by **Jakubclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:44 am

kentonclaret wrote:I might have missed that part but have any of the investigating officers actually asked her during interview "What have you done to your arm"? Last night when being questioned the arm was so painful everything had to be picked up single handed.

Later down the line I think all that will emerge especially as a swab has been taken I agree though you would have thought that would have picked up on earlier I guess the show has to spanned out with degrees of uncertainty I guess that's the viewer attraction.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:44 am

What I meant was that for the the first 2.5 episodes he just seemed to be the copper's husband, with a few mundane lines asking about the kids etc. It's now clear that the character is central to the story.

HatfieldClaret · Post by **HatfieldClaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:48 am

So who is Balaclava man..... ?
Bookies taking odds yet ?

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:53 am

NO SPOILERS!!!
Even for back series. Folk are still catching up.
PS I can't be done with Sandy Newton, thaid with a tewible lithp.

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:25 am

ThinLizzy wrote:I didn't even realise it was Lee Ingleby until you mentioned it. Good spot. Line of Duty is no respecter of reputation though. Daniel Mays was killed off very early, Jason Watkins, Keeley Hawes.
I thought Thandie Newton was a goner after one episode...

It's very rare a TV show of any kind has me actually thinking 'I can't wait for the next episode' but this one does. Brilliantly written.

I was lucky enough to meet Jason Watkins a couple of years ago. What a great fella he was,very down to earth and a fine actor he is too. I was disappointed to see him bumped off so early,but then again that's Line Of Duty for you

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:42 pm

HatfieldClaret wrote:So who is Balaclava man..... ?
Bookies taking odds yet ?

I'm betting it's Nick Huntley's lawyer.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:44 pm

minnieclaret wrote:NO SPOILERS!!!
Even for back series. Folk are still catching up.
PS I can't be done with Sandy Newton, thaid with a tewible lithp.

No. Sorry. Absolutely for each week's episode but if you want to avoid spoilers for seasons from previous years then you shouldn't be opening up a thread about the programme.

Bordeauxclaret · Post by **Bordeauxclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:47 pm

Imploding Turtle wrote:I'm betting it's Nick Huntley's lawyer.

I thought the same.

boatshed bill · Post by **boatshed bill** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:57 pm

Sorry, but as a fan of the series up to now, I can't help thinking that this is an over-elaborate "who dunnit". Inferior in every respect to the previous 3.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:17 pm

HatfieldClaret wrote:So who is Balaclava man..... ?
Bookies taking odds yet ?

Which balaclava man? The initial murderer/ abductor? The one who attacked Arnott?

Not guaranteed it'll be the same man.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:37 pm

Didn't Tim Ifield wear a balaclava when he went shopping ? I know it can't be
him as he's dead.

Stalbansclaret · Post by **Stalbansclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:15 pm

I'd agree with boatshed bill..it's a good watch but not a patch on the previous series which were more satisfying . In this series there is a clearly defined "villain" bent copper innThandie Newton's character, and it essentially comes down to "who is balaclava man and why is she protecting him ?". In previous series there was much more ambiguity around whether characters were crooked or not. The character of the ACC this time has just become ridiculous too...he is so patently a fairly stupid careerist that it doesn't seem credible the he would have attained such a high rank.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:19 pm

Yes, but go right back to the beginning. Why did she want to (incorrectly) convict that young lad ?

Who is she protecting and why ?

simonclaret · Post by **simonclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:41 pm

Funkydrummer wrote:Yes, but go right back to the beginning. Why did she want to (incorrectly) convict that young lad ?

Who is she protecting and why ?

She was under pressure from Hilton to solve a series of crimes so cut corners.

lakesclaret · Post by **lakesclaret** » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:47 pm

Decent series well acted and written etc,but the ongoing fanboy circle jerk that is this thread is something to behold..

PutTheWheelieBinsOut · Post by **PutTheWheelieBinsOut** » Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:47 pm

I just watched episode 4. ACC Hilton is balaclava man, he was being fed information by the mole (PC Bindra) from inside AC12 so he would have known Steve Arnott was going to see Huntley's husband. The way the ACC was so uncomfortably desperate to bed Huntley indicated he possibly has issues with women. Why is he so keen to close AC12, just to save Huntley, don't think so. Also he has the opportunity to attack women unseen, because sometimes he doesn't go home to his family, when 'he's working late' he stays in the hotel. I think Huntley as just used both her husband and ACC Hilton for her own personal gain.

Case Closed

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:02 pm

Your weekly heads up - BBC1 @ 2100 hrs.

Wonder what's in store for us tonight.

Nearly forgot with today's excitement

Claret-On-A-T-Rex · Post by **Claret-On-A-T-Rex** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:25 am

A few more twists and turns yesterday, it might not be as simple as everybody thought.

Line of Duty was good too

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:45 am

Season Finale next week. Been set up well. A lot to explain in an hour long episode.

Been a great series.

claretfern · Post by **claretfern** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:16 am

Adrian Dunbar (Ted Hastings) was on BBC Breakfast this morning. He mentioned that another series has been commissioned.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:37 am

Try as she might, Huntley will not escape the long arm of the law - or, in her case, the slightly shorter arm of the law....

THEWELLERNUT70 · Post by **THEWELLERNUT70** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:50 pm

The twist regarding the frozen body parts which linked to the previous 3 series was a masterstroke imo

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 2:16 pm

Ah, that's interesting because I've watched this series as a newbie, having no idea of what's gone on previously. Enjoying it immensely.
That Roz Huntley, you've got to hand it to her......or perhaps not. She's harmless enough.

I'll get me uniform............ Evenin' all.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:18 pm

STAB IN THE DARK.
Solicitor Lakewell for Balaclava man, as picked by others.
ACC Hilton was the caddys boss, criminally speaking, and will spin out into series 5.
Huntley is covering for Lakewell who she is sexually involved with.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:25 pm

If so, I bet Lakewell is thanking his lucky stars that she's right-handed..........

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:31 pm

I'm not completely convinced Minnie.

I don't think Huntley set out to deliberately 'cover' for anyone. Someone set Michael Farmer up and I think she happily went along with it as she was under pressure for an arrest.

The lawyer may well be balaclava man as a few pieces do fit that but if he is I don't think Huntley knows that.

Agree that there's more to Hilton and that he's probably in someway dodgy.

I think the last episode of the last series was extended (1.5 or even 2 hours). I wonder if it will be the same this time. I think there's plenty of legs left in the story.

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:32 pm

evensteadiereddie wrote:If so, I bet Lakewell is thanking his lucky stars that she's right-handed..........

If not, she can't lake well anymore.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:27 pm

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:39 pm

I missed series one. Series two runs into series three and this one is less attached to series three than three was to two. I think this one may at times refer to events in series one which I would like to see but it isn't available

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:07 pm

mdd2 wrote:I missed series one. Series two runs into series three and this one is less attached to series three than three was to two. I think this one may at times refer to events in series one which I would like to see but it isn't available

The most recent episode called back to series one. Watch series one before you watch the final episode of this one (edit: because i'm sure the final episode will reference season one a lot).

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:38 pm

mdd2 wrote:I missed series one. Series two runs into series three and this one is less attached to series three than three was to two. I think this one may at times refer to events in series one which I would like to see but it isn't available

if you have kodi. mdd2, the first 3 series are all on Exodus.
series 1 is also on netflix.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:39 pm

Final heads up of this series - only an hour long.

9 o'clock BBC1.

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:55 pm

Hands up if you're excited.

Claret-On-A-T-Rex · Post by **Claret-On-A-T-Rex** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:55 pm

I'M SO EXCITED!

I have alive stream, no downloading tomorrow for me, I'M WATCHING IT LIVE!

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:56 pm

i stole that joke from Twitter. I'm so unoriginal.

"Handie Newton" was all my own work though.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:00 pm

Well **** me that was brilliant !!

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:06 pm

Not as exciting as the season 3 finale, but then it'd have been tough to pull that off again. Still brilliant.