Somehow the writers managed to put most of the action you'd expect from cop series into dialogue and story. Don't worry, there is action, and lots of crime. But the suspense, the "on the edge of the seat factor", the complexity of the characters is far better than most detective series ever made. "Line of Duty" is brilliant, and compact (6 episodes per season, no fat). Well, we know "True Detective", and that first season was exceptional, but LOD is excellent over 5 seasons, and it's still growing (can't wait for S6!). Thrilling!