The award-winning television series Blue Lights is returning to screens this weekend, reigniting discussions about the relationship between law enforcement and local populations across Northern Ireland.
Actress Katherine Devlin, who shares a background in the region with her co-star, stated that inter-community dynamics were central to their preparation for filming.
While the programme centres on officers at the fictional Blackthorn Station in Belfast, viewers report that the narrative resonates deeply with current events.
A significant real-world parallel emerged recently when police intervened to stop a procession by Protestant Orangemen attempting to march through Garvaghy Road.
That incident has brought renewed attention to the friction between officers and residents in predominantly Catholic neighbourhoods.
The fictional drama depicts scenes of hostility towards police in certain areas, mirroring sentiments held by many in the public sphere.
When Blackthorn Station was established in 2001, one of its strategic objectives was to recruit more Catholics to improve community engagement.
At that time, only eight per cent of the force comprised officers from that religious background.
The BBC News Northern Ireland outlet published details regarding the series' return and its thematic focus on these societal divides.
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Readers should note that this report contains spoilers for the first three seasons of the programme.