NBC has given a series order to Line of Fire, a new law-enforcement drama that marks Peter Krause‘s return to network television after departing ABC’s 9-1-1 last year. The show centers on a family of agents whose work across multiple federal agencies forces them to confront both a lethal conspiracy and the limits of their loyalties.
The series, originally developed under the title Protection, follows relatives who serve in the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service and the Department of Justice. What begins as a routine assignment quickly escalates into a complex case that tests their professional ethics and personal bonds.
Cast and creative team
Line of Fire assembles a mix of established faces and rising players. Krause leads an ensemble that includes:
- Hope Davis — known for her role on Succession
- Kat Cunning — seen in Rap Sh!t
- Tommy O’Brien — from grown-ish
- Taylor Bloom — American Horror Story alum
- Charlie Barnett — who appeared on Chicago Fire
Writer and executive producer Josh Safran, whose credits include Gossip Girl, leads the show’s writers room. Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector are also listed as executive producers, and director Rebecca Thomas serves as an executive producer on the pilot.
Why this matters now
For viewers tracking network drama lineups, Line of Fire signals NBC’s investment in procedural storytelling with serialized stakes. For Krause, it represents a clear return to series television after eight seasons playing a firehouse captain — a role he exited last year.
- Ensemble focus: The family-agents angle blends workplace procedural with interpersonal drama.
- Cross-agency cases: Storylines are set to involve the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service and DOJ — a setup that can drive varied, high-stakes plots.
- Experienced creative team: Safran and Thomas bring established TV credits that could shape the show’s tone toward serialized mystery rather than pure case-of-the-week formulas.
Network officials have not announced a premiere date. Production and scheduling updates typically follow a series greenlight, so viewers can expect further details on casting, episode count and a launch window in the coming months.
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