Instead of a direct continuation, Mercurio has floated the idea of a fresh story with new characters. Imagine it: a different AC unit, a new set of corrupt coppers, and a completely new mystery. It’s like when your favorite band releases a new album that sounds totally different but still hits the same emotional notes. Would you watch a show called Merseyside Police: Internal Affairs? Probably. Because the formula—the pressure of those interrogation scenes—is pure gold.
Remember how Line of Duty made you feel like a detective yourself? You’d spot the tiny lies in a suspect’s story, the sweat on their brow. That magic isn’t tied to just Steve Arnott or Kate Fleming. It’s the tension of the “urgent exit required” moment. A spin-off could bottle that same lightning, just with different faces.
