NBC's New Series Line Of Fire Is The Best Of Both Network TV Worlds

NBC Published Aug 10, 2026, 5:42 PM EDT Jennifer is a TV and Movie News Editor at ScreenRant. She started her journey in entertainment media in 2022 when she first joined Valnet at CBR before coming to ScreenRant. Jennifer loves TV, especially science fiction. She also loves late-night talk shows, due to her insomnia. Alien: Earth is definitely one of her favorite shows, and she jumps on any chance she gets to write about it. Even on her days off, she will claim an Alien Earth article if one is available. Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are two of her favorite late-night hosts, and Conan O'Brien before he left his show. Her Alien: Earth coverage for ScreenRant is by far the work that she is most proud of so far. She was initially a finance and political editor, but her passion for pop culture convinced her to transition into entertainment journalism. During her off time, she loves to binge-watch cooking shows such as Kitchen Nightmares. Jennifer also loves spending time with her daughter and cherishes every moment of it. Sign in to your ScreenRant account NBC’s upcoming drama Line of Fire is aiming to bring together two unlikely formats. Line of Fire will feature two elements that don't coexist easily. The series will combine serialized and procedural storytelling, giving audiences a fresh new take on both. Premiering this fall, the drama series stars Peter Krause and Hope Davis as Mike and Jane, a separated married couple whose family is deeply connected to federal law enforcement. They have three children together who are played by Tommy O’Brien (Mike), Kat Cunning (Claire) and Taylor Bloom (Russ). Line of Fire follows members of the family and their work with the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service, and Department of Justice. What initially appears to be a straightforward case develops into something far worse than they prepared for. This forces them to rely on each other despite the complicated nature of their family dynamic. NBC While details are limited, Line of Fire will have a continuing storyline throughout the season. However, the series is not abandoning the traditional elements of procedural dramas. Showrunner and executive producer Joshua Safran explained during a panel that most episodes will feature a case that can be followed from beginning to end. At the same time, character relationships, the consequences of their actions, and elements of the overarching story will span across all the episodes. Procedurals have likely remained a very successful genre in TV because audiences can usually watch an individual episode without needing to remember every detail from previous weeks. Serialized dramas, on the other hand, can be a little more difficult for the casual viewer as context from previous episodes and even seasons are often necessary to follow the story. However, it can also potentially motivate audiences to keep watching. By combining both, Line of Fire could be a breath of fresh air and offer something for everybody. Line of Fire will premiere on September 21, 2026, at 10:00 PM ET and 7:00 PM PT on NBC. The show will release new episodes every Monday on the network. Network NBC Showrunner Joshua Safran Directors Rebecca Thomas Writers Joshua Safran Cast Peter Krause Mike Thornhill Tommy O'Brien Micah Thornhill Kat Cunning Clare Thornhill