Before ‘Adolescence,’ Stephen Graham Kept Fans Hooked in This Gritty Police Thriller Series

Widely regarded as one of the best police procedurals of all time, Stephen Graham's performance as John Corbett in Line of Duty is one to behold.

Apr 6, 2025 - 17:52
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Before ‘Adolescence,’ Stephen Graham Kept Fans Hooked in This Gritty Police Thriller Series

Stephen Graham is undoubtedly one of the UK’s finest actors, known for his versatility, raw intensity, and remarkable ability to portray complex, morally ambiguous characters. Whether sympathetic or menacing, his performances are always layered with emotional depth, making him one of the most captivating actors of his generation. While his recent role in Adolescenceshowcases his ability to tackle deep emotional subject matter, it was his earlier work in Line of Duty that helped establish him as a commanding presence on screen. With a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Line of Duty is widely regarded as one of the best police procedurals in television history, and Graham’s portrayal in Season 5 of John Corbett remains one of the show’s most compelling arcs.