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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Adrian Dunbar says Line of Duty ‘to return next year' after after frustration of final episode
Dunbar appeared in Jed Mercurio's crime procedural as Superintendent Ted HastingsTed Hastings from 2012 to 2021, and is hopeful the BBC will soon make an announcement about the show returning. 'We're really excited about getting our hands on a Line of Duty script, to see what happens to us,' he told The Times. 'Jed is writing. We've talked to the BBC. 'It is down to the BBC to make an announcement, but we're keeping our fingers crossed that next year we'll be working on a new series. No doubt Jed will think of some interesting twists and turns.' The series, which saw the fictional AC-12 unit tasked with rooting out police corruption, drew to an apparent end after finally revealing the identity of 'H' – the name given to a crooked officer working within the upper echelons of the force. But viewers widely panned the finale, which was watched by a staggering 12.8 million, as 'disappointing'. Dunbar, who starred in the show alongside Martin Compston and Vicky McClure, predicted the backlash as the episode 'robbed us of a huge denouement'. He said: 'When you find out it is this idiot, Buckells, it is so frustrating. There is a scene where the three of us are told who it is, and we look at each other and go, 'What?' We asked Jed to write that scene because we realised how our audience would feel. 'But Jed's point was that police corruption can hang on one cop deciding to ignore one piece of information that comes across his desk.' When the finale aired, former BBC Chief Content Officer Charlotte Moore said: 'I'm looking forward to having a conversation with the team about where we go next and what the future of the series might be.' Moore added: 'Addictive event television, Line of Duty has kept the nation guessing for the last seven weeks, so it's no surprise that last night's jaw-dropping finale set a ratings record.' She hailed Mercurio as 'a master of his craft', continuing: 'I would like to congratulate him and the entire cast and crew for delivering such an incredible drama series.' According to The Sun, Mercurio has written most of the storyline for the new episodes, which could air by autumn 2026. A source said: 'This is the news Line of Duty fans have been waiting for since the sixth season left them deflated when it aired back in 2021. 'The BBC almost immediately requested more episodes to continue the story, but the success of the show meant Vicky, Martin and Adrian were instantly snapped up for other projects. 'But after several meetings with Jed [Mercurio, creator and writer] and the production team, they've finally managed to clear space in their calendars next year to commit to making the show.'
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Mattering: It's Good For Business And For Every Relationship
. Let's explore something that seems to be getting more attention every day: the issue of 'mattering.' For most of us, to matter means to be noticed, to be cared for, to be important to others. There's no doubt that a person's feeling that they matter is directly tied to their ability to thrive. Dr. Zach Mercurio understands this better than most. He's author of The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance. As a psychologist and researcher, Mercurio explores one of the most overlooked forces in leadership and culture—the human need to feel seen, heard, and valued. His groundbreaking work reveals how a hidden epidemic of insignificance is quietly eroding engagement, trust, and performance in organizations, and what leaders can do to reverse it. Drawing from the emerging science of mattering and his experience with hundreds of teams, Mercurio introduces a practical framework for creating cultures of significance. Whether you're a seasoned executive, a new manager, or you simply want to be more effective in your personal relationships, this man's insights are well worth your attention. Mercurio says mattering is different from self-worth or self-esteem because it's a reflection of appraisals of us by other humans. 'Self-worth is my own belief in my worth,' Mercurio says. 'But to have that belief sustained, I must see evidence of my significance in my environment. Mattering is a survival instinct. It's a basic need. It's the experience of feeling significant to those around us that comes from feeling valued and adding value.' Mercurio says our society is experiencing a mattering deficit. This is reflected in studies that show 30% of employees say they feel 'invisible' at work and 80% of workers feel lonely. 'But loneliness is not an outcome of being alone,' Mercurio says. 'It's an outcome of feeling insignificant to those around you.' Dr. Zach Mercurio What's the impact on organizations? 'When people have low quality interpersonal relationships, they withdraw, they 'quiet quit,' and that's not good for anyone,' Mercurio says. 'We see people withholding information, not speaking up with ideas, showing diminished energy on projects. These are all signals of withdrawal that can evolve into complaining, blaming, and gossiping. A lot of toxic behaviors are actually the language of the unheard and unseen. It's people clamoring to have their voices heard and their ideas and hard-earned expertise matter.' Disengagement is of course a symptom of not mattering. 'For the past 20 years, Gallup has been telling us how disengaged we've been, and last year it was the lowest it's been in a decade,' Mercurio says. 'This is despite well-being programs, DEO programs, and despite employee engagement becoming a billion-dollar industry. Only four in ten people say someone at work cares about them as a person, and just 30% say someone at work invests in and sees their uniqueness. This is not a disengagement crisis, it's a mattering deficit.' Some people seek significance through achievement, Mercurio says, but this pursuit of being impressive is ultimately unfulfilling. . 'Achievements come and go,' he says. 'This happened to a lot of people in the pandemic. They tied their identify to what they were doing in their job and when that went away so did their sense of self. Any time you tie your identify or your worth to something, it will disappoint you because it's transient. However, when you build relationships in which you can see how you matter to other people, you can see how you're adding value. The opportunity to add value never goes away. You may not be able to accomplish the things on your to-do list today, but you will always have the opportunity to contribute to another human being in simple interactions.' Mercurio cites studies showing that 'people who have more compassionate and more contribution-centered goals see how they matter to others and are happier, healthier, and less anxious.' He tells the story of his 102-year-old grandfather who has sent him birthday cards every year since he was a young boy. He would include a small amount of cash. But the most memorable part was his handwritten note: 'How do you improve the moment you're in?' In other words, would the growing boy choose to generate more energy and caring in daily moments or would he choose to extract from them? Mercurio says one of the strongest predictors of people's feeling that they matter is adding value to other people. Mattering clearly matters—in terms of the prosperity of organizations and in terms of the personal relationships that bring joy to life.
Metro
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV fans are already sold on Line of Duty creator's new Netflix thriller
Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has begun work on a new TV thriller for Netflix, starring Richard Madden. The pair previously collaborated on the 2018 miniseries Bodyguard, which starred the former Game of Thrones actor as a protection officer for politician Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes). Showrunner Mercurio followed this with perhaps his best known work – the hit series Line of Duty, which ran on the BBC from 2012 to 2021. Mercurio will reunite with Madden for the forthcoming thriller Trinity, which he will also write and executive produce. The eight-part series will also star Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who plays nuclear submarine commander Decker. Becoming involved with shady defence secretary Webb Preston (played by the former Game of Thrones star), she grows increasingly convinced that there's a conspiracy afoot. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Knowing Mercurio's work as we do, twists will ensue. Reacting to news of the series being greenlit, fans shared their thoughts on Trinty's potential over social media. 'Gugu + Madden = must-see spy action, Netflix. Hype!' exclaimed TrpstrLeonOG on X. 'The casting director cooked with these two,' said Joe_Teffo. 'You got me at Richard Madden. Bring it on!' commented deereads_novels. 'Sold,' said EggFlip, over on Reddit. 'Here for this,' agreed Logical-Balance1975. Only a synopsis for the series has been released so far, reading: 'A heroic female naval officer becomes involved with the outwardly charismatic secretary of defence, only to discover he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy.' Loki star Mbatha-Raw will play naval officer Decker, while Madden appears as the mysterious defense secretary. With Mercurio on showrunner duties, he will share executive producer responsibilities with Hat Trick Studios' Jimmy Mulville. Meanwhile, the first two episodes will be written and directed by Daredevil: Born Again and Dexter director Michael Cuesta. Mercurio may be looking to the future with his latest TV project, but fans aren't ready to move on from his biggest hit just yet. Earlier this year, star Martin Compston added fuel to the fire when he weighed in on rumours that a seventh series of the crime drama was in the works. 'We're always talking about possibilities and schedules and whatnot,' he told The Sun. However, he immediately dampened the flames by admitting: 'Everybody's got stuff going on at the minute, so I think anything, unfortunately, would be a way off.' Elsewhere, others have held out hope that Bodyguard might return for a second series. When the first season was released, Mercurio said that he would 'absolutely' bring the show back for a second series. More Trending While that never emerged, producer Simon Heath teased as recently as 2021 that it might one day still be made. 'Bodyguard is a big beast to put back together. I'm reasonably confident we will see it in due course,' he told 'With Line Of Duty, again, we don't know whether season six will be the last,' he added. View More » Will Trinity fill the void? Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Is Squid Game really ending with season 3? Latest update and spin-off bombshell MORE: Sci-fi horror thriller hailed 'instant cult classic' free to stream as sequel hits cinemas MORE: 'Chilling' film about shocking true crime quietly added to free streaming service
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Richard Madden to Star in Netflix Thriller ‘Trinity'
Netflix is going inside the Pentagon with its latest series order. The streamer has picked up Trinity, a thriller from Bodyguard creator Jed Mercurio and Disney's 20th Television. Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Richard Madden (who starred in Bodyguard) will play the lead roles as a U.S. Navy officer and the secretary of defense. More from The Hollywood Reporter First Look at Cillian Murphy in Netflix Movie 'Steve,' a Reimagining of Max Porter's Best-Seller 'Shy' Liam Payne Featured in Netflix's 'Building the Band' Trailer Lovie Simone on Black Girlhood, Fashion and All Things 'Forever' Mbatha-Raw (Apple TV's Surface and The Morning Show) will play Commander Katherine Decker, the second in command of the USS Kansas, a nuclear submarine. Katherine becomes involved with Secretary of Defense Webb Preston (Madden), then discovers 'he may be at the heart of a dangerous conspiracy,' per the show's logline. Madden's character is described as having a background in tech, making him different from most politicians, and his drive for innovation is seen as a threat. Mercurio's Bodyguard scored a pair of Emmy nominations (best drama series and best writing for a drama) in 2019. Mercurio's credits as a writer and producer also include the BBC's Line of Duty (which streams on Acorn TV in the U.S.) and Bodies and ITV's Trigger Point. He will executive produce Trinity with Jimmy Mulville of Hat Trick Productions and Wendy Mericle. Michael Cuesta (Homeland, Dexter) will direct and executive produce the first two episodes. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
New Film '18 MONTHS' Tells True Story of Baby Found in Subway Station 25 Years Ago, Celebrates Foster and Adoptive Families
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Danny Stewart couldn't have imagined how finding a newborn in a New York City subway station — and the media circus that followed — would forever change him and his partner, Pete Mercurio. Now, 25 years later, and in time for Father's Day, the couple's extraordinary journey to parenthood has been brought to life in ' 18 MONTHS,' the animated short from nonprofit Second Nurture that celebrates all paths to family and challenges adoption stigma. '18 MONTHS' unravels as a metaphorical pregnancy, with the monumental personal, societal, and legal hurdles Stewart and Mercurio faced in adopting their now almost-25-year-old son, Kevin, reimagined to mirror the milestones of gestation. Set to Christina Perri's stirring love song A Thousand Years — rerecorded as an emblematic duet that creates a thread between the biological and adoptive storylines, the stop-motion film features backgrounds meticulously crafted from actual pages of old pregnancy books, hand-sculpted puppets, 2D animation, CGI, and shadow projections. The credits include archival news footage and family photos. ''18 MONTHS' is more than just our story — it's a challenge to the way the world views adoption,' said Stewart, a social worker and Second Nurture board member. 'Every family's journey is unique,' added Mercurio, his husband of 13 years. 'And love is what makes a family." 'Like Kevin, all children deserve loving homes and a deep sense of belonging,' said Susan Silverman, Second Nurture's Founder and Executive Director. 'We hope '18 MONTHS' inspires more people to support foster and adoptive families in every way they can.' Tearing Up Outdated Family Archetypes (and Books) Created by Klick Health and animated by Zombie Studio, with music by Jamute, the six-minute film seeks to ignite broader conversations around adoption, especially for LGBTQ+ families still facing outdated perceptions and legal barriers. Andrea Bistany, Klick Health Group Creative Director said, 'The art direction in '18 MONTHS' literally illustrates how outdated the 'traditional' family ideal is. By tearing up and repurposing pregnancy books, like Eastman's Expectant Motherhood, that date back to the 1950s, we're conveying a more inclusive, modern definition of family.' Film co-creator and Group Creative Director Amy Fortunato added, 'There is a lingering belief that biological families are the only 'real' families, so the more we challenge this, the more we empower families to form in all their beautiful, varied forms. Pete and Danny's story is an incredible example of how there is no wrong way to build a family. By partnering with Second Nurture on '18 MONTHS,' we hope to spark stigma-free conversations about adoption and support foster and adoptive families across the country.' To watch '18 MONTHS' and support Second Nurture, visit Second Nurture partners with local communities to weave the love and skills of their members into a real-time support and nurturance for foster families in their city, transforming the experience of fostering from one of isolation and difficulty to a deeply relational endeavor of belonging and shared responsibility.
