There were mixed reviews following the highly anticipated final episode of Line of Duty season six which aired on Sunday night, May 3.

Following a dramatic build-up throughout the episode, it was finally revealed that the notorious 'H' was none other than DCI Ian Buckells played by actor Nigel Boyle, who is known to have Fermanagh roots. 

The future of anti-corruption unit AC-12 was also left hanging in the balance at the end of the episode.

However, when asked by The Impartial Reporter what they thought of this revelation, some Fermanagh fans commented that they were disappointed with the ending.

"Have [to] say I was a bit disappointed. So much hype it felt flat," said Mary Monaghan.
Karen Leggat echoed this, describing it as "very underwhelming".

"We were looking at the clock wondering how they were going to wrap it up in 15 mins, and then... oh... that's it is it," she said.

Heather Humphreys thought the finale was "not up to usual cracking form".

"Buckells? Listen fella that storyline is just not on. We may houl our whist till the next time..." commented Heather.

Meanwhile, others were delighted with the finale, believing that it has opened up the possibility of a seventh season which is still yet to be confirmed.

"Excellent! Just enough to close with on season six and enough loose ends to feed into another season, which I hope will involve Carmichael (Ted's little confession at the end may bring her onside), big fish yet to reel in I reckon!!" said Corinna Power.

Peter Little commented: "Clever ending, leaving plenty of room for another series. Is that not what you want?"

"I thought it was a great ending. None of the usual over the top unbelievable endings like most TV shows. To write, produce, create and to get this made during Covid was brilliant," noted Anna Marie Hassard.

As well as the identity of 'H', the finale also seen much-loved lead character Superintendent Ted Hastings, played by Enniskillen's own Adrian Dunbar confess to Detective Chief Superintendent Patricia Carmichael (Anna Maxwell Martin) that he had given a member of the Organised Crime Group (OCG) the information that led to the death of undercover copper John Corbett. The dramatic scene has opened up the possibility of another season as it was left unclear how DCS Carmichael would deal with this new information.

Aside from the gripping storylines, season six has provided unexpected humour in the form of Ted's catchphrases or 'Tedisms' as they've been fondly coined. A particular favourite of the series was "Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and the wee donkey...", which has found itself in many a meme and social media status.

Line of Duty has grown in popularity ever since it first aired in 2012, with the last episode gaining an audience of over 12million viewers. 

Whether the series returns for a seventh season or not, that last episode has 'definately' made an impact.