Overview

• Netflix released Dept. Q on May 29 as a nine-episode crime drama set in Edinburgh and developed by Scott Frank.
• Matthew Goode leads the cold case unit as Detective Carl Morck alongside Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne and Chloe Pirrie.
• A mysterious platform glitch briefly made episodes unavailable but was resolved within hours, restoring full streaming access.
• Critics have praised the show’s gritty atmosphere and ensemble chemistry, reflected in its 87% Rotten Tomatoes score.
• Cast members have already signaled interest in a second season, with ten source novels offering material for future installments.