Line of Fire Scores Five Additional Scripts as NBC Drama Gains Momentum

NBC may have found itself a new hit, and Line of Fire is wasting no time proving it deserves a place on the network's schedule.

The freshman crime drama starring Peter Krause and Hope Davis has received an order for five additional scripts following an impressive start to its first season. Just three episodes into its run, the series is already giving NBC a reason to consider keeping the Hollingsworth family around a little longer.

Now, before fans start celebrating five additional episodes, there's an important distinction. NBC has ordered the scripts, not the actual episodes. Should the network move forward with production, the show's initial 13-episode order could grow to 18 episodes. Either way, it's a promising development for a series that only premiered on September 21.

Line of Fire Is Delivering Strong Ratings for NBC

The numbers tell quite the story. The series premiere has attracted nearly 12 million viewers across platforms, including repeat broadcasts, while helping NBC improve its Monday night 10 p.m. time slot by approximately 48% in Live+3 multiplatform viewing compared to last fall. That's no small accomplishment, especially for a brand-new drama trying to establish itself in an increasingly crowded television landscape. The show's second episode also experienced a 47% increase among adults ages 18–49 in same-day NBC viewing compared to its premiere.

Those results suggest that viewers aren't just checking out the show because of its recognizable stars. They're sticking around, and new audiences are discovering it.

NBC and Peacock Scripted Content President Lisa Katz expressed enthusiasm about the audience response, praising the series' ability to combine weekly investigations, complicated family relationships, and an overarching mystery. She also indicated that an 18-episode season would be a good fit for the show's storytelling and NBC's Monday night schedule.

The Hollingsworth Family Is Just Getting Started

Created by Joshua Safran, Line of Fire follows a family whose careers span several federal law enforcement agencies. Krause stars as Secret Service agent Mike Hollingsworth, while Davis plays his wife, Jane, a U.S. Marshal.

Their children have followed similar career paths, although working in federal law enforcement doesn't mean everyone agrees on how things should be handled. Kat Cunning plays FBI agent Clare, Tommy O'Brien portrays Secret Service agent Micah, and Taylor Bloom stars as Russ, who works for the Department of Justice. Charlie Barnett also stars as Jack.

Between the ongoing conspiracy, professional rivalries, and family secrets, the Hollingsworths already have plenty to worry about. And considering how quickly the series has introduced complications into their lives, there is certainly enough material to explore should NBC greenlight those additional installments.

The series also marks Krause's return to network television following his departure from ABC's 9-1-1, giving fans another complicated character to follow in a very different kind of high-stakes environment.

What Does the Additional Script Order Mean for Season 1?

For now, Line of Fire remains at its original 13-episode commitment, with the possibility of expanding to 18. The script order gives the creative team an opportunity to develop additional stories while NBC evaluates the show's continued performance.

The network's decision also makes Line of Fire the first new broadcast series of the 2026–2027 television season to receive this kind of additional script order.

That's an encouraging milestone for a show still finding its footing. While early ratings don't guarantee a second season, the combination of audience growth, network enthusiasm, and additional scripts puts the drama in a favorable position. And with the central mystery still unfolding, an expanded first season could give the writers more room to develop the conspiracy and the relationships that make the Hollingsworth family so complicated.

For fans already invested in the drama, this is the kind of news they want to hear. The family may be surrounded by danger on screen, but behind the scenes, things are looking pretty good.

Line of Fire airs Mondays at 10 p.m. ET on NBC, with episodes available to stream on Peacock.