How many seasons and episodes does Line of Duty have?

Line of Duty has 7 seasons and 36 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on June 26, 2012 to May 2, 2021.

Is Line of Duty renewed, ended, or canceled?

Line of Duty is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.

How long does it take to binge watch Line of Duty?

It takes 28h 55m (1735 minutes) to watch the complete run of Line of Duty. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 15 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 28.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 15 days.

Where can you stream or watch Line of Duty?

Line of Duty is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel, Acorn TV, BritBox, AcornTV Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Line of Duty?

Line of Duty has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.

Who are the lead actors in Line of Duty?

The primary ensemble cast includes Martin Compston as DS Steve Arnott (age 42), Vicky McClure as DC Kate Fleming (age 43), Adrian Dunbar as SI Ted Hastings (age 68), Craig Parkinson as Matthew 'Dot' Cottan (age 50).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Line of Duty?

2012 · 5 Seasons · 29 Episodes · Total Runtime: 28h 55m (1,735 mins)

Total Watch Time

28h 55m

1,735 minutes of non-stop content across all 29 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 28.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 15 days.

Average Episode Length

60 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

15 days

Finish by approximately Oct 10, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

29 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 24, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

15 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 10, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

8 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 3, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

4 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 29, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 28h 55m 1.25× Speed: 23h 8m (saves 5.8h) 1.50× Speed: 19h 17m (saves 9.6h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	5 episodes	4h 55m (295 mins)	59 mins/ep	17%
Season 2 Longest Season	6 episodes	6h 0m (360 mins)	60 mins/ep	20.7%
Season 3	6 episodes	6h 0m (360 mins)	60 mins/ep	20.7%
Season 4	6 episodes	6h 0m (360 mins)	60 mins/ep	20.7%
Season 5	6 episodes	6h 0m (360 mins)	60 mins/ep	20.7%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Line of Duty

Can I binge-watch Line of Duty in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 28.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 15 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Line of Duty contains 28h 55m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Line of Duty at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 15 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 10, 2026.

Which season of Line of Duty is the longest?

Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 6h 0m across 6 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Line of Duty?

The series consists of 29 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 28h 55m (1,735 minutes) of screen time.