Dept. Q

Name: Dept. Q
Genre: 18, 80, 9648
Released: 2025
Cast: Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Jamie Sives, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne

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Scott Frank• Creator Chandni Lakhani• Creator Matthew Goode Chloe Pirrie Jamie Sives Alexej Manvelov Leah Byrne Kelly Macdonald Kate Dickie Tom Bulpett Aaron McVeigh

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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.

Who would love this

♥are likely fans of:
♥Nordic noir and gritty crime dramas: The show incorporates elements of these genres with a Scottish twist.
♥Character-driven mysteries: The focus on the detectives' personal struggles and the "character study" aspect will appeal to viewers who enjoy in-depth explorations of protagonists.
♥Scott Frank's work: Fans of his previous acclaimed projects will likely appreciate his distinct style and storytelling.
♥Complex protagonists: Viewers who enjoy flawed, traumatized anti-heroes will find DCI Carl Morck compelling.

Who might not

✗Viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment: The show's tone is melancholic and deals with heavy themes like trauma.
✗Audiences put off by bleak or cynical characters: While Morck's cynicism is a key element, some viewers may find it off-putting.

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What critics are saying about Dept. Q

Cold case mystery 'Dept. Q' focuses more on the characters than crime. June 10, 2025 12:17 PM ET.TV Reviews. 'Slow Horses' offers a gleefully corrosive vision of British intelligence. Because his colleagues can't stand him, the boss puts Carl in charge of a brand-new section, Department Q, which has been created to solve high profile cold cases that will give the police good publicity. Sounds like a prime gig, except that Department Q has only one detective — Carl — and is housed in the precinct's grotty basement.

'Dept. Q' review: This cold case mystery is really a character study - NPR

Release. 29 May 2025 (2025-05-29) – present. Dept. Q is a British crime thriller television series created by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani, based on the book series Department Q by Danish writer Jussi Adler-Olsen.Back at work, Carl is relegated to the police station's derelict basement area by Chief Superintendent Moira Jacobson to establish a brand new cold case unit, "Department Q". Swamped by hundreds of cold cases to pick, Carl begrudgingly accepts the assistance of Akram Salim, a civilian worker with police experience in his native Syria.

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