Happy Valley and Line of Duty stars go head-to-head in thrilling Protection trailer

The intense trailer portrays a situation where an armed individual breaks into a household, intending to harm family members. However, before the police and medical services show up, it becomes clear that this family has been under the protection of witnesses.

Finneran’s character exclaims, “I’ve got a lot on my plate right now,” to which Ace Bhatti’s character replies, “In that case, stay low-key and be discreet.

The trailer ends with the chilling words: “Don’t trust anyone…”

You can watch the full trailer below.

The summary indicates that Detective Inspector Liz Nyles (played by Finneran), who is dealing with a challenging divorce and an unwell father, becomes entangled in a case involving a security issue within the witness protection unit she works for.

Struggling with a clandestine relationship with a coworker that has tarnished her professional reputation, she remains resolute in her pursuit of discovering the genuine origin of corruption within the police force.

Liz is determined to clear her name, protect her partner’s standing, and safeguard both her witnesses and her own kin, regardless of the cost. If necessary, she’s willing to bend or break any rules that stand in her way.

The six-episode series narrates the tale of a tenacious yet progressively solitary and questionable police officer, drawn into a perilous plot where reality bends. This gripping storyline takes inspiration from a genuine witness protection officer who provided consultancy for the show.