Cinema VinesNBC is adding a new action‑thriller to its fall lineup, titled Line of Fire. The series promises a blend of family drama and high‑stakes Secret Service missions, positioning itself as a hybrid of the political intrigue of Scandal and the intimate storytelling of Six Feet Under. Created by Josh Safran, known for his work on Gossip Girl and Quantico, the show is executive produced by NBC Today host Jenna Bush Hager, who drew on her own childhood under Secret Service protection during her father’s presidency to shape the premise.
The narrative centers on the Hollingsworth family, a clan of law‑enforcement professionals spanning the FBI, U.S. Marshals, the Secret Service, and the Department of Justice. The plot kicks off with a routine sting that spirals into a deadly conspiracy, forcing the family to merge their professional skills while navigating personal rifts. According to NBC’s synopsis, the characters may be forced to compromise their own code of conduct to stop a killer, adding moral complexity to the action.
Peter Krause headlines the cast as Mike Hollingsworth, the Secret Service agent who serves as the family patriarch. Hope Davis plays his wife, Jane Hollingsworth, while Kat Cunning portrays their daughter Clare. Taylor Bloom and Tommy O’Brien take on the roles of Russ and Mike “Micah” Hollingsworth Jr., respectively, with Micah’s strained relationship to his father highlighted in a recent TODAY interview. Charlie Barnett also joins the ensemble, though details about his character remain undisclosed.
Jenna Bush Hager described the series as a “mystery” that balances suspense with humor, romance, and complex family dynamics. Krause echoed this sentiment, calling the project a “fantastic family‑centered show” and praising Safran’s writing for its blend of action and emotional depth. The show is set to premiere on Monday, September 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
