Line Of Fire Show Boss Joshua Safran Promises 'All The Answers' About That Premiere Twist 'Will Come Out In The Course Of This Season'
Showrunner Joshua Safran takes us inside that huge, episode-ending twist.
The Hollingsworth family, central to NBC's new drama Line of Fire, is comprised of four individuals all working in federal law enforcement. Father Mike Hollingsworth, played by Peter Krause, is a Secret Service agent nearing retirement. Mother Jane Hollingsworth, portrayed by Hope Davis, is a United States marshal. Their three children each have careers in the federal government: daughter Clare is an FBI agent, son Russ works for the Department of Justice, and son Micah is also a Secret Service agent.
The premiere episode introduces tension within the family as secrets and lies are exposed. Clare has a boyfriend named Logan, who is murdered early in the episode. Micah, who is assigned to protect the First Daughter, is romantically involved with her. Russ suspects that Mike prioritized Russ's position in DOJ due to Mike's desire for an inside man.
The series premiere takes an unexpected turn when character Jack, believed to be deceased, is revealed as alive and a killer. Jack reveals he was pretending to be Logan's neighbor before killing him. Showrunner Joshua Safran discusses the realism of the family's dynamics, the importance of an intact family portrayal, and the influence of federal law enforcement consultants in shaping the show's plot.
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