NBC is bringing a new drama to Monday nights this fall. Line of Fire stars Peter Krause as the head of a family where nearly everyone works in law enforcement. The show arrives at a time when networks are looking for fresh series to fill the gaps left by long-running favorites. With a premiere date locked in and a teaser already out, here is everything viewers need to know about the show before it debuts.
What Is Line of Fire About?
The series follows the Hollingsworth family. Members work across multiple federal agencies including the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service, and the Department of Justice. The show starts with what looks like a normal case. But that case quickly turns into something much bigger. A deadly conspiracy emerges, and the family must use all their skills to protect each other.
The official logline from NBC says: “After a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy, they must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice … even if it means betraying their sworn code.”
Jenna Bush Hager serves as an executive producer on the show. She said the premise draws from her own childhood. Growing up while her father George W. Bush was president, she lived with Secret Service protection around her every day. That experience gave her a unique look at what it means for families to live with constant security concerns.
Who Stars in the Cast?
Peter Krause plays Mike Hollingsworth, a Secret Service agent and the family patriarch. Krause is known for his roles in Six Feet Under, Parenthood, and more recently 9-1-1. This marks his first major TV role since leaving 9-1-1 in 2025.
Hope Davis stars as Jane Hollingsworth, the family matriarch. Davis has appeared in Succession and Flatliners.
The rest of the main cast includes:
- Kat Cunning as Clare Hollingsworth
- Taylor Bloom as Russ Hollingsworth
- Tommy O’Brien as Mike “Micah” Hollingsworth Jr., another Secret Service agent
- Charlie Barnett in a role that NBC has not fully detailed yet
Krause shared some details about his character’s family dynamics during a May appearance on TODAY. He said his middle son Micah has a difficult relationship with him. “My middle son is in the Secret Service. He’s a bit of a thorn in my side,” Krause said. He also hinted that Micah might be romantically involved with the president’s daughter.
When Does Line of Fire Premiere?
Line of Fire debuts on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The show airs right after the two-hour season premiere of The Voice Season 30. That timeslot is a strong one for NBC. The network is giving the new drama a big push by placing it behind one of its most popular reality competitions.
New episodes will be available for streaming the next day on Peacock.
Trailer and First Look
NBC released a teaser trailer for Line of Fire on July 1, 2026. The teaser gives viewers a first look at the Hollingsworth family in action. It shows them working together across different agencies while also dealing with personal conflicts.
The teaser asks a central question: “How do you protect the world and the people you love at the same time?”. That question drives the entire series. The Hollingsworths have spent their careers protecting others. Now they find themselves as the targets.
The show was initially announced in May 2026 under the working title Protection. NBC gave it a full series order along with three other new shows for the 2026-2027 season.
Behind the Scenes
Josh Safran created the series and serves as an executive producer. Safran has worked on shows like Gossip Girl and Quantico. His experience with character-driven dramas fits well with the family focus of Line of Fire.
Jenna Bush Hager executive produces alongside Ben Spector. Rebecca Thomas directed the pilot and also serves as an executive producer. Universal Television produces the series.
Krause called the project “a fantastic family-centered show” and “an action thriller” during his TODAY appearance. He praised Safran’s writing for mixing suspense with humor, romance, and complicated family relationships.
What Makes This Show Different
Line of Fire combines family drama with conspiracy thriller elements. Unlike typical police procedurals that solve a new case every week, this show focuses on one larger mystery. The conspiracy puts the entire family at risk. They must work together even when they do not see eye to eye.
The show also explores what happens when people dedicate their lives to protecting others but struggle to keep their own families safe. That conflict between duty and family loyalty runs through every episode.
Some have compared Line of Fire to Blue Bloods, the long-running CBS drama about a family of police officers. But Line of Fire focuses on federal agencies rather than local police. The stakes are also higher, with the family facing a conspiracy that threatens their lives.
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Fan Reactions
Fans have already started sharing their excitement online. After NBC posted the teaser on social media, viewers expressed interest in seeing Krause return to television. One commenter joked about hoping to see him “slide down the stairs for old times sake,” a reference to his character in 9-1-1.
The show’s placement after The Voice has also caught attention. That timeslot has historically been strong for NBC dramas. Fans of Krause from his previous shows are eager to see what he brings to this new role.
Line of Fire premieres September 21 on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
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