Filming Begins on 'Trigger Point' Season 3 As New 'Line of Duty' Rumors Surface

ITV recently confirmed that filming for Trigger Point Season 3 had commenced in the U.K., an unsurprising development considering the show's viewership numbers in the U.K. made Season 2 the second-most-watched drama series on ITVX. However, for those who have been keeping their ears to the ground for signs of the long-awaited commission for Season 7 of Line of Duty, it was less joyful news, as it confirmed once more that the lead cast members have firmly moved on. At least, they have for 2025, if one cast member is to be believed, but 2026 may be a whole different kettle of fish.

Now, I want to be clear for American readers that Line of Duty Season 7 rumors have regularly surfaced like clockwork in the British Entertainment ecosystem ever since Seasons 5 and 6 were commissioned in the pre-pandemic times of 2017. Most were nothing more than wild speculation or (my personal favorite) "unnamed sources" floating trial balloons of one kind or another, hoping to manifest the series by sheer force of will. However, in mid-2024, the first credible rumor surfaced suggesting series creator Jed Mercurio was finally serious about getting the band back together.

Considering his trio of leads had scattered to the winds, with Adrian Dunbar starring in Ridley, Martin Compston in mid-production for the thriller Fear, and Vicky McClure gearing up for a greenlit Season 3, it seemed as if Mercurio was ready to go back but lining up schedules for the cast was a significant hurdle. That seems to have been confirmed by Line of Duty supporting actor Christina Chong, who played DI Nicola Rogerson in Season 2 and then again in Season 6. In a recent interview, she admitted potential returnees being asked about their filming availability for the end of 2025/early 2026. "So I have been asked about a season, is it seven? Yeah. Potentially, Nicola Rogerson will be back for Season 7."