NBC Orders Full 18-Episode First Season of Line of Fire
Line of Fire stars Peter Krause in NBC’s expanded 18-episode first season.
NBC has ordered a full 18-episode first season of Line of Fire, expanding the action thriller beyond its original 13-episode plan. The network’s decision follows sustained viewership and strong delayed-viewing performance, positioning the series as one of its breakout shows of the fall season.
NBC initially commissioned 13 episodes before ordering five additional scripts. The latest decision confirms that all 18 episodes will make up the show’s debut season, with the series continuing into 2027.
A Family of Federal Agents at the Centre of the Story
Line of Fire follows a family of agents working across different branches of federal law enforcement. Their professional differences and personal relationships face growing pressure when a seemingly routine case develops into a deadly conspiracy.
The family must coordinate across the FBI, US Marshals Service, Secret Service and Department of Justice. As the investigation unfolds, the agents work to identify the killer and uncover the wider conspiracy.
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The case also forces them to confront difficult choices. Their personal relationships become increasingly complicated as professional responsibilities collide with family loyalties.
Peter Krause Leads the Cast
Peter Krause stars as Mike Hollingsworth, alongside Hope Davis, Kat Cunning, Tommy O’Brien, Taylor Bloom and Charlie Barnett.
Joshua Safran created and wrote the series. He also serves as an executive producer alongside Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector. Universal Television, part of Universal Studio Group, produces the show.
The series airs on NBC on Mondays at 10 p.m. Viewers can stream each episode on Peacock the following day.
Critics See Potential in the Police Drama
Line of Fire has also attracted positive feedback from Variety television critic Aramide Tinubu. She described the series as having the potential to become a classic police procedural drama.
The expanded episode order gives the creative team more room to develop the central conspiracy and explore the relationships among its ensemble of federal agents. It also gives NBC an opportunity to build on the show’s early audience response as the first season progresses.
