Overview

• The nine-episode series premiered May 29 on Netflix, adapting the first of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Dept. Q novels, ‘The Keeper of Lost Causes’, in an Edinburgh setting.
• Matthew Goode’s portrayal of Detective Carl Morck anchors a story praised for its deliberate pacing and intricate character development.
• Reviewers highlighted the show’s exploration of trauma, redemption and the procedural challenges faced by a cold-case unit.
• Creator Scott Frank pointed to the remaining nine novels as fertile ground for future seasons, echoing cast enthusiasm for continuing the story.
• Netflix has not formally renewed Dept. Q for a second season despite public expressions of optimism from the creative team.