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Line of Duty viewers spot major clue about Kate's plan in episode two 

Warning, spoilers for season six episode two ahead

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Emmy Griffiths
TV & Film Editor
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Line of Duty viewers were shocked when, in Sunday night's episode, DS Kate Fleming appeared to betray her old AC-12 pals to her new bosses at MIT (murder investigation team), by warning them that AC-12 planned to launch an investigation into Operation Pear Tree. 

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Although fans were disappointed in Kate, many pointed out that she could very well be tricking her new colleagues into trusting her - a theory that appeared to be confirmed when some eagle-eyed viewers spotted her looking at a very interesting profile on her computer!

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In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment, Kate can be seen looking at Ryan's profile, proving that she does indeed know that he is a member of the OCG who has joined the police force, despite pretending that she doesn't know who he is. 

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Is Kate playing the long game?

Tweeting about the moment, one person wrote: "Recognise someone Kate? She has to be undercover for AC-12 SURELY." Another added: "I missed this at the time but look what Kate was looking at when AC-12 came in #LineOfDuty #LineofDuty6." 

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Has Kate truly betrayed Steve?

Without having spotted this clue, other viewers were also certain that Kate hadn't really double-crossed AC-12. One person wrote: "Me explaining to my friends who have never watched LOD that kate has not left AC-12," while another tweeted: "Could Kate be double-crossing AC12 to double-cross MIT  #LineOfDuty." 

Have you been enjoying the series so far? Check out our breakdown of episode two here!

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