NBC’s ‘Line of Fire’ Starts Strong With 8.6 Million Viewers Across Platforms | Exclusive

NBC's new crime family drama "Line of Fire" has made a strong start, attracting 8.6 million viewers across platforms and encore broadcasts, marking a 48% increase for NBC's 10 p.m. Monday timeslot compared to last fall's season of "Brilliant Minds." The show's performance is bolstered by impressive DVR numbers, with the highest three-day lift of any NBC drama premiere since "Quantum Leap" in 2022, according to Nielsen data.

The series also boasts a 63% retention rate among viewers who tuned into "The Voice," its lead-in program, a rate only surpassed by other dramas in the same time slot.

"Line of Fire" seems to be gaining traction with its second episode, which saw a 47% increase in viewership among the 18-49 demographic compared to the premiere. This momentum is likely due to a dramatic storyline twist revealed at the end of the first episode, which may have drawn in new viewers to find out what happens next. The cast includes Taylor Bloom, Tommy O'Brien, Kat Cunning, Hope Davis, and Peter Krause, among others.

The premiere of "Line of Fire" highlights NBC's successful Monday lineup, contributing to an 11% increase in total viewership year-over-year and a 10% rise in the key 18-49 demo. The series centers on a family of law enforcement officers who must handle complex family relationships while simultaneously solving cases for various agencies, including the Secret Service, FBI, U.S. Marshals, and Department of Justice. The premiere airs on NBC every Monday at 10 p.m. PT.