Line of Duty (BBC) **Spoilers**

dobman88

mr_edge_to_you wrote: »

Perhaps there'll be a Christmas special?

I said that to the missus. A prequel type thing, cos that was a load of bollox. Turned the snooker off for that. Anyone know a good divorce lawyer?

alchemist33

It both ended and not ended in the same episode. Buckles both is the boss and isn't the boss.

And y'know, I don't care anymore.

I think I loved it because there was loads of ted in it. No one died and I was emosh at terry Boyle at the end.

sebdavis

appledrop wrote: »

Everyone going mental on twitter.

Some great comments on there!

Twitter is always mental about something.....

ShineOn7

appledrop wrote: »

The problem with that last episode is that it actually ruins the credibility of so many episodes.

Are we really meant to believe that Buckles on his computer had them all quaking in their boots in Season 5&6?

Not a chance.

Balls, you're right

Tonight's episode puts one of my fav seasons - 5 - in a much shíter light

Buckells was the one giving Corbett & Co orders over the laptop


Arrrrgghh!

Mercurio is clever. Why did he have to do a "twist" for twist's sake?

BorneTobyWilde

All solved, no need for the dog now.

archfi

appledrop wrote: »

Everyone going mental on twitter.

Some great comments on there!

This is my fave so far - but that will change within seconds if I keep looking!
https://twitter.com/freyalouise_xx/status/1388964689992945686

FortuneChip

We can always go back and watch Seasons 1-3.

The Caddy mystery really was the best storyline, because the show was interested in telling a story, not trying to play interactive Cluedo

ShineOn7

sebdavis wrote: »

Twitter is always mental about something.....

You obviously haven't seen the Current Affairs sub on here

It makes Twitter look like a gathering of an elite Mensa mastermind group

alchemist33

The one about the submarine looks good anyway

Wallet Inspector

downtheroad wrote: »

1/10

The 1 point is for the golden retriever

jojofizzio wrote: »

The retriever brings it up to 5.....definitely a 1 otherwise:D

Similar tweets to that effect. Gorgeous doggo was the best part.

mr_edge_to_you

alchemist33 wrote: »

The one about the submarine looks good anyway

*H* MS Vigil

molloyjh

There has to be another season. With Ted appealing his retirement, Buckles clearly not the top man and AC-12 being split up there's huge scope for the story to develop further. Hastings arc with the Corbett confession isn't over. Neither is Arnotts with his back and addiction. In fact none of the storylines or arcs have been closed out at all really.

DrumSteve

Why didn't they just cut to Osborne sitting in his office laughing maniacally.

All they had to do was that... And all would have been forgiven.

archfi

Twitter is a cesspit but when tv canon is ruined, it can be pretty bang on ;-)
https://twitter.com/gillersss/status/1388968884703748096

Fitz*

https://twitter.com/aliya26x/status/1388966849648418821?s=19

mr_edge_to_you

molloyjh wrote: »

THastings arc with the Corbett confession isn't over. Neither is Arnotts with his back and addiction.

That to me was the strongest indicator of another season. Carmichael is know in a place where she is aware of collusion by a serving police officer which resulted in the unlawful death of a UCO. Does she have to take action???

Very much a "meh" episode.

Basq

The worst thing Jed ever did was introduce and build up the character of 'H'..

.. as I said earlier, I'd no doubt it'd be disappointing revelation as was too long coming. But does the disappointing reveal of H make the showdown between Pilkington and Kate, the sudden killing of John Corbett, Steve being thrown down a flight of stairs any less exciting?!

C'mon.. you'll all be back here in 18 months to see what the fuss is about is another series is announced. For what it's worth, I think that's it.

But it was exciting, dramatic, theatrical TV.

Let the red mist pass.

appledrop

FortuneChip wrote: »

We can always go back and watch Seasons 1-3.

The Caddy mystery really was the best storyline, because the show was interested in telling a story, not trying to play interactive Cluedo

Yep Season 2 & 3 outstanding.

Every single episode in Season 3 was outstanding, so much happened in each one.

I enjoyed parts of Season 4 but not all of it.

The Black Oil

A somewhat down-tempo episode, though I liked the van switcheroo early on. I was quite concerned for Ted's health when he was in Carmichael's office, thought he was going to collapse, even before he went back in. It felt pretty final overall, with the three of them in the lift and everything being taken down as a nod to the show. But who the fup knows?

FortuneChip

molloyjh wrote: »

There has to be another season. With Ted appealing his retirement, Buckles clearly not the top man and AC-12 being split up there's huge scope for the story to develop further. Hastings arc with the Corbett confession isn't over. Neither is Arnotts with his back and addiction. In fact none of the storylines or arcs have been closed out at all really.

Ted could delay his retirement, but it's on the way.
I don't think much could come from his confession either. There's no emotional arc to it. Sure, Steph could have her character developed, but Ted is remorseful, and retired. It's reached a conclusion.

Steve's journey is very well wrapped, he sought help, reluctantly, and is massively relieved to see there's actually a support structure. They're not just out to get him

Hercule Poirot

molloyjh wrote: »

There has to be another season. With Ted appealing his retirement, Buckles clearly not the top man and AC-12 being split up there's huge scope for the story to develop further. Hastings arc with the Corbett confession isn't over. Neither is Arnotts with his back and addiction. In fact none of the storylines or arcs have been closed out at all really.

Don't think I want another season - they've basically said that the charges against Buckells will be dropped so theoretically he'll be back at work soon enough

Carmichael is a puppet who will thwart any attempt at reopening the investigation on an official level

Unless our three intrepid heroes go totally off book with a private investigation but that would make a sham of the show and take it in a completely preposterous direction altogether

I think this really is the end, and it's a shame because it's gone out with a whimper

ShamoBuc

Nah mate, I'm not having it.

Buckells.....no.

OCG lads that shoot anything that moves with automatic weapons..... but they decided to lay down on the ground instead.

So much expectation but I'm totally disappointed having expected a 'boom' episode but got one closer to 'bust'.

almostover

archfi wrote: »

Twitter is a cesspit but when tv canon is ruined, it can be pretty bang on ;-)
https://twitter.com/gillersss/status/1388968884703748096

There must be one of those Hitler going buck ape to his generals in the bunker videos in the offing. Someone needs to make it happen.

appledrop

LizT wrote: »

The scene with Kate and the doctor was so jarring. It felt like it was just shoehorned in there to hint at Kate returning to AC12 or a possible Steve/Kate romance.

Yep that's my fear. If they go for Kate/Steve romance I'll throw the book at the TV along with the book shelf!

Nah I'm out for another series.

Wallet Inspector

For once, I want the two protagonists to get it on.

sebdavis

Im currently on season 4, Roz Huntley is an excellent character and for the life of me I can't remember this season at all, even the throw down the stairs etc.....It would have been better spending the time this evening watching another episode of that

appledrop

Lisha wrote: »

It’s like the ending of Amber all over again

Oh god don't bring that up, I'm still not over that!

scooby77

Ask Alexa "Who is H in Line of Duty?" :-)

ShineOn7

https://twitter.com/awizardharreh/status/1388966278371676165