The NBC Family Drama Thrills
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- NBC’s new drama “Line of Fire,” created by Joshua Safran and inspired by Jenna Bush Hager’s Secret Service experiences, centers on the Hollingsworth family, who work across various law enforcement agencies and navigate complex personal and professional boundaries.
- The 13-episode first season begins with a murder investigation in Virginia, involving U.S. Marshal Jane Hollingsworth and her FBI agent daughter Clare, highlighting inter-agency tensions and family dynamics.
- The series explores intense family relationships, including the estranged yet close bond between Jane and her ex-husband Mike, a Secret Service agent nearing retirement, alongside their adult children’s careers and personal challenges.
- “Line of Fire” balances procedural crime cases—ranging from bank robberies to White House intrigues—with rich, soap-opera-like family drama, creating a compelling and well-rounded narrative.
- Premiering on September 21, the show promises a mix of detailed mysteries and evolving character dynamics, positioning it as a strong addition to the police procedural genre on NBC.
