Dept. Q: Release date news, cast details, streaming details and more about Netflix's upcoming crime thriller adaptation 

Netflix has announced that its new crime thriller series Dept. Q will be released on May 29, 2025. The show will be available to watch worldwide on Netflix. It will have eight episodes, all dropping on the same day.

The series is based on a popular set of books written by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen, but this version is set in Scotland, not Denmark. Fans of crime fiction and mystery novels might find this adaptation especially exciting due to its fresh setting and updated storyline.

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What is the story of Dept. Q?

The story follows Carl Morck, a police officer in Edinburgh, Scotland. After a terrible case leaves one of his team members dead and another badly injured, Carl is moved to a new role handling old, unsolved cases. This new team is called “Department Q.”

At first, Carl feels like he’s been pushed aside. But as he starts digging into forgotten cases, he begins to find new clues. Each episode focuses on a different mystery; while also showing Carl's struggles and how he slowly rebuilds his life and career. The show balances suspenseful investigations with emotional depth, making it more than just a typical crime series.

Who are the main actors in Dept. Q?

Dept. Q has many well-known actors:

• Matthew Goode plays Carl Morck. He is serious and thoughtful as he tries to solve cold cases.
• Kelly Macdonald plays Dr. Rachel Irving, a police therapist who helps officers deal with trauma.
• Chloe Pirrie is Merritt Lingard, a prosecutor with a complicated past.
• Alexej Manvelov plays Akram Salim, a Syrian police officer working in Scotland.
• Leah Byrne plays Rose, a young police cadet trying to prove herself.

There are also other familiar faces like Mark Bonnar, Jamie Sives, Shirley Henderson, and Kate Dickie in important supporting roles. The strong cast adds credibility and emotion to the storyline.

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Who made Dept. Q and where was it filmed?

The series was created by Scott Frank, who also made the popular Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit. He directed the first few episodes and worked closely with the writers Chandni Lakhani, Stephen Greenhorn, and Colette Kane.

Filming took place in Edinburgh, Scotland, in early 2024. Dept. Q features real locations around the city, giving it a realistic and local feel. Netflix made the show with help from Screen Scotland, a group that supports Scottish TV and film projects. This partnership helped highlight Edinburgh’s unique look and atmosphere.

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Dept. Q brings together crime, drama, and emotion in a way that’s easy to follow. It tells the story of a detective trying to fix his past while solving serious mysteries. If you enjoy crime stories or detective shows; Dept. Q might be worth checking out when it arrives on May 29, 2025. With its gripping cases, layered characters, and moody Scottish backdrop, the series may appeal to fans of Broadchurch and Mindhunter .

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