Dept. Q (2025)
A gripping Netflix crime thriller set in Edinburgh, where a maverick detective leads a misfit cold case unit to unearth buried secrets.
Dept. Q - Series Information
- Original Title: Dept. Q
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Scott Frank, Chandni Lakhani
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 9
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: May 29, 2025 (United States - TV-MA), May 29, 2025 (Canada - 18+), May 29, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), May 29, 2025 (Germany - 16), May 29, 2025 (France - 16), May 29, 2025 (India - A), May 29, 2025 (New Zealand - 16), May 29, 2025 (Australia - MA 15+), May 29, 2025 (Brazil - 16), May 29, 2025 (Mexico - C), May 29, 2025 (Spain - 16), May 29, 2025 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: Отдел Q (RU), Departamento Q (PT), قسم القضايا غير المحلولة (SA), מחלקה קיו (IL), Department Q (UK), Departamento Q (BR)
- Production Companies: Left Bank Pictures, Flitcraft
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Dept. Q - Plot
A brash but brilliant cop becomes head of a new police department, where he leads an unlikely team of misfits in solving Edinburgh's cold cases.
Dept. Q - Trailer
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Not all causes are lost.
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Dept. Q - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Scott Frank
- Chandni Lakhani
Main Cast
- Matthew Goode
- Chloe Pirrie
- Jamie Sives
- Alexej Manvelov
- Leah Byrne
- Kelly Macdonald
- Kate Dickie
- Tom Bulpett
- Aaron McVeigh
- Mark Bonnar
Writers
- Scott Frank
Executive Producers
- Scott Frank
- Andy Harries
- Chandni Lakhani
- Rob Bullock
Dept. Q - FAQs
Where can you watch Dept. Q on streaming?
Dept. Q is available exclusively on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. The series premiered on May 29, 2025, and can be streamed in full on the platform. Availability may vary by region, so check JustWatch for up-to-date viewing options in your country.
Is Dept. Q based on a book or novel?
Yes, Dept. Q is based on the bestselling Danish crime novel series by Jussi Adler-Olsen, which follows the fictional Department Q — a cold case unit within the Copenhagen police. The Netflix adaptation relocates the story to Edinburgh, Scotland, with a new creative team led by Scott Frank.
Who are the main actors in Dept. Q?
The series stars Matthew Goode as DCI Carl Morck, alongside Chloe Pirrie, Jamie Sives, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, Kelly Macdonald, Kate Dickie, Tom Bulpett, Aaron McVeigh, and Mark Bonnar. The ensemble cast brings together a strong mix of British and international talent.
What is Dept. Q about?
Dept. Q follows DCI Carl Morck, a brilliant but abrasive detective assigned to lead a newly formed cold case unit within the Edinburgh police. Together with an unconventional team of misfits, he digs into long-forgotten crimes, uncovering dark truths that powerful people would prefer stayed buried.
Is Dept. Q renewed for a second season?
Yes, Dept. Q has been confirmed for a second season. The series currently holds a status of Returning Series, with Season 2 in development. Season 1 consists of 9 episodes, and production on the next chapter is ongoing as of 2025.
When did Dept. Q first air on Netflix?
Dept. Q premiered on Netflix on May 29, 2025, with a simultaneous release across multiple regions including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, Spain, South Korea, and New Zealand.
What is the content rating for Dept. Q?
Dept. Q is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. International ratings vary: 18+ in Canada, 15 in the UK, 16 in Germany, France, Spain, New Zealand, and Brazil, MA 15+ in Australia, A in India, and 19 in South Korea.
Who created and wrote Dept. Q?
Dept. Q was created by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani. Scott Frank, known for The Queen's Gambit and Godless, serves as both creator and sole credited writer. The series is produced by Left Bank Pictures and Flitcraft, with executive producers including Andy Harries and Rob Bullock.
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