NBC orders full 18-episode season for Line of Fire

NBC has granted the freshman drama series ‘Line of Fire’ a full 18-episode season order. Originally slated for 13 episodes, the network added five additional scripts following strong viewership performance.

Created by Joshua Safran, the action thriller follows a family of federal law enforcement agents working across agencies such as the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service, and the Department of Justice. The plot centers on the family navigating a deadly conspiracy that forces them to confront professional boundaries and personal loyalties.

The series stars Peter Krause and Hope Davis, alongside Kat Cunning, Tommy O’Brien, Taylor Bloom, and Charlie Barnett. The show has seen significant engagement, with its premiere averaging over 14 million viewers across platforms and recording a notable increase in key demographic ratings and DVR viewership.