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What to Watch After Line of Duty
Beyond the Badge: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Line of Duty Fans
If you’re hooked on the razor‑sharp intrigue of Line of Duty, you’ll want to explore four titles that each capture a different facet of that anti‑corruption thrill ride. Countdown amps up the urgency with a city‑wide terror conspiracy, Luther offers a brooding psychological portrait of a detective on the edge, Criminal Record revisits the cold‑case grind in London’s shadowy precincts, and Chicago P.D. delivers the tried‑and‑true procedural punch that keeps viewers coming back season after season.
Together, these picks span the spectrum from fresh, adrenaline‑fueled action to timeless, character‑driven drama, ensuring that whether you crave a brand‑new mystery, a beloved classic, or the perfect thematic match, there’s a show here to satisfy every craving of the Line of Duty fan base.
Why these shows are similar to Line of Duty
A drama about the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit.
These recommendations branch out from Line of Duty with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Countdown
TV • 2025
crime • mystery
Why Watch Next
Countdown delivers a pulse‑pounding race against time, echoing Line of Duty’s relentless pursuit of corrupt officials while upping the stakes with a city‑wide terror plot.
Overview
When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.
Luther
TV • 2010
crime • drama • mystery
Why Watch Next
Luther dives deep into the tortured psyche of a detective, matching Line of Duty’s moral ambiguity and offering fans a gritty, character‑driven crime saga that’s become a fan favorite.
Overview
A dark psychological crime drama starring Idris Elba as Luther, a man struggling with his own terrible demons, who might be as dangerous as the depraved murderers he hunts.
Criminal Record
TV • 2024
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Criminal Record pairs a veteran and a rookie in a London murder mystery, mirroring Line of Duty’s institutional corruption themes while delivering the tight, audience‑loved storytelling that made the original a hit.
Overview
In the heart of London, an anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives—a young woman in the early stages of her career and a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy—into a fight to correct an old miscarriage of justice.
Chicago P.D.
TV • 2014
crime • drama
Why Watch Next
Chicago P.D. provides the dependable, hard‑hitting police drama that fans of Line of Duty crave, with its blend of street‑level action and internal power struggles that never disappoints.
Overview
A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve and protect their community. District 21 is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Line of Duty
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Line of Duty.
Red Eye
TV • 2024
Why It’s Relevant
Red Eye delivers a tense, conspiracy‑driven thriller with crime and mystery elements that echo the gritty procedural vibe of Line of Duty.
Trigger Point
TV • 2022
Why It’s Relevant
This gritty crime drama about bomb disposal units mirrors Line of Duty’s high‑stakes investigative tension and procedural focus.
The Rig
TV • 2023
Why It’s Relevant
The Rig combines suspenseful mystery with high‑stakes drama, offering a darker, atmospheric take on investigative storytelling that fans of Line of Duty will appreciate.
This Is England '86
TV • 2010
Why It’s Relevant
While set in a different era, this critically acclaimed drama shares Line of Duty’s intense, character‑driven storytelling and explores themes of loyalty and betrayal.
