Overview

• Netflix launched Dept. Q on May 29 and quickly restored all nine episodes after a brief technical removal.
• The first season adapts Jussi Adler-Olsen’s novel in a Scottish cold-case unit led by DCI Carl Morck.
• Critics awarded the series an 83% Rotten Tomatoes rating while audiences praised it with a 92% Popcornmeter score.
• Matthew Goode’s portrayal of Morck and a well-chosen ensemble cast have been highlighted as standout elements.
• Creator Scott Frank and cast members have publicly voiced enthusiasm for a second season pending Netflix’s renewal decision.