For Line of Duty fans waiting for season seven, a new six-part police thriller may be worth adding to the watchlist. Hit Point has already caught viewers’ attention with its tense story, sharp humour and twists, following two police officers whose latest investigation takes them deep into London’s criminal underworld.
The series comes from BAFTA-winning writer Howard Overman, known for Misfits, with David Caffrey, whose credits include The Gentlemen and Peaky Blinders, directing. Nick Blood and BAFTA nominee Saffron Hocking lead the cast as detective partners Leo and Bella.
Viewers are loving Hit Point
Early reactions to Hit Point have been highly positive, with viewers describing the series as “fantastic” and praising its many twists.
One viewer wrote on social media: “Binge watched it all….so, so good! Lots of twists. Loved it.”
Another praised the performances and writing, saying: “#HitPoint on @davechannel is SO good! No big name stars but great acting & writing. @SaffronHocking is such a charismatic lead. Big future ahead for this lady! More series like this please.”
A third viewer said the show completely drew them in, writing: “Finished #HitPoint and it floored me, oh I was hooked HOOKED!! And the chemistry between Bella & Leo and the consequences on Leo’s criminal operations because of it was the cherry on top. I enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed the Leo/Carter/Dylan trio. And I need S2, I need it.”
Another fan summed up their reaction simply: “Thoroughly enjoyed Hit Point. Absolutely fantastic.”
What is Hit Point about?
Hit Point centres on detective partners Leo and Bella, played by Nick Blood and Saffron Hocking. Their latest case begins to blur the boundaries between their professional duties and their personal lives.
The pair are called in after three men wearing animal masks intercept a Range Rover carrying £10 million in cash. As they investigate the robbery, Leo and Bella become caught up in a dangerous search for answers that leads them further into London’s criminal underworld.
At the same time, an unexpected will-they-won’t-they romance develops between the two officers, adding another complication to an already volatile investigation.
The series asks: “do we actually want them to catch the criminals? All is not as it seems.”
Hit Point is described as a fast-moving thriller filled with sharp humour and action, with its story exploring loyalty, buried secrets and a romance that could prove more dangerous than either detective expects.
Who stars in Hit Point?
Nick Blood, whose credits include Day of the Jackal and Slow Horses, plays Leo, while Saffron Hocking, known for Top Boy and The Devil’s Hour, takes on the role of Bella.
Peter Serafinowicz, who appeared in The Gentlemen, plays Carter, a former police officer. William Abadie, known for Emily in Paris, portrays Pascal Dubois, a menacing crime boss.
The supporting cast includes Brendan Coyle from Toxic Town, Nadia Parkes from Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story, Moe Bar-El from Alien: Earth, Ossian Perret from The Last Kingdom, and Joshua Sher from The Undeclared War.
Hit Point is available to stream on U.