Looking for another good(e) Netflix series to binge-watch? Dept. Q may be for you!
From Scott Frank, the writer and director of Netflix’s hit series The Queen’s Gambit, the nine-part crime procedural series stars Matthew Goode (The King’s Man, The Offer) as “brash, but brilliant detective leading a cold case unit in Edinburgh.”
Netflix’s official synopsis for Dept. Q is as follows: “DCI Carl Morck (Goode) is a brilliant cop but a terrible colleague. His razor-sharp sarcasm has made him no friends in Edinburgh police. After a shooting that leaves a young pc dead, and his partner paralyzed, he finds himself exiled to the basement and the sole member of Department Q; a newly formed cold case unit. The department is a PR stunt, there to distract the public from the failures of an under-resourced, failing police force that is glad to see the back of him. But more by accident than design, Carl starts to build a gang of waifs and strays who have everything to prove. So, when the stone-cold trail of a prominent civil servant who disappeared several years ago starts to heat up, Carl is back doing what he does best – rattling cages and refusing to take no for an answer.”
Sound intriguing? Want to mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss Dept. Q? Decider’s got you covered.
Here’s everything to know about Dept. Q, including its premiere date, how many episodes are in Dept. Q Season 1, what time Dept. Q will be available to stream, who’s in the Dept. Q cast, what books the series is based on, what’s the deal with Dept. Q movies, and more.
Dept. Q premieres on May 29, 2025 in the United States.
If you want to set your alarms and start watching Dept. Q ASAP, Season 1 hits Netflix on May 29, 2025 at 3:00 a.m. ET.
Yes! Dept. Q is an on-screen adaptation of Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen’s novel series of the same name. There are currently ten main books in Adler-Olsen’s Deptartment Q series, so if the show performs well, there’s a good chance it will get renewed for more seasons. Want to get reading? Here’s a rundown of the series:
Yes! In addition to the Netflix series, Adler-Olsen’s novels were also adapted into a series of Danish films. The first six novels have already been turned into movies, with four franchise installments still upcoming.
Dept. Q Season 1 consists of nine episodes that range in length from 42 to 71 minutes.
You bet! Want a look at Netflix’s upcoming nine-part crime procedural series that shows Goode solving Edinburgh cold cases? Check out the official Dept. Q trailer located at the top of this article.
In addition to Goode, Dept. Q‘s cast includes actors from popular television series and movies including The Queen’s Gambit, Jack Ryan, Line of Duty, Call The Midwife, and more.
While we wait to learn more about the series, here are some key cast members and characters you’ll meet in Season 1:
Be sure to check back here on May 29 for more Dept. Q coverage from Decider.