Case Quote by Jed Mercurio
“'Line of Duty' had originally been conceived as a returnable drama, with the premise being that the fictional anticorruption unit AC-12 would move on to a new case in each series, centred on a high-profile antagonist accused of corruption.”
About This Quote
Source TV Series: Line of Duty, BBC, 2012–present
The show was designed as a procedural where each season focuses on a new corruption case and antagonist, allowing fresh storylines while retaining core characters.
In simple terms: Each season tackles a new case with the same team.
Key Takeaway
Create self‑contained stories within a larger framework.
Themes
crime
justice
procedural
character development
Mood
tense
gritty
dramatic
Type
TV
drama
procedural
When to use this quote
- season arcs
- episode arcs
- character arcs
- viewer engagement
Key Concepts
corruption
institutional failure
ethical dilemmas
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a rotating antagonist affect audience loyalty?
- Can procedural formats sustain deep character growth?
A Different Perspective
May become formulaic if not varied enough.
