Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio admitted that he had tactically made sure Buckells was packed off to prison early in order to throw viewers off the scent.
The 55-year-old television writer, who has so far penned six seasons of the hit BBC drama, recently reflected on his decision to unveil Ian Buckells as the fourth man identified as 'H'.
It comes one day after a cram-packed season six finale which received a mixed reaction from fans despite several surprising twists and turns.
Speaking about his creative decisions behind unveiling Buckells identity, Jed spoke to former cast member Craig Parkinson on the podcast Obsessed with...
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