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Netflix’s Dept. Q Secures Top-10 Success, Cast Presses for Season Two

Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s ten-novel series with Scott Frank at the helm, the show’s strong start has energized its cast for a follow-up

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Overview

  • The crime thriller premiered on May 29 and entered Netflix’s Top 10 charts in ten countries shortly after launch.
  • It holds an 84% critic score and a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes reflecting strong reception.
  • Netflix has not yet greenlit a second season and typically takes a month or more post-premiere before renewal announcements.
  • Lead actor Matthew Goode and co-star Chloe Pirrie have expressed eagerness for a return to the cold case unit in season two.
  • Discussions for a follow-up include boosting action sequences and providing Alexej Manvelov with Krav Maga training.