This new thriller series is taking Netflix by storm with viewers describing it as a “refreshing gem”. Dept. Q follows an arrogant yet brilliant police officer who has been appointed the head of a department solving cold cases.
The series synopsis reads: “Dept. Q follows DCI Carl Morck, a disgraced, brilliant but flawed detective, who is exiled to a cold case unit in Edinburgh. He’s forced to team up with an unlikely group of misfit officers, including a Syrian asylum seeker and a traumatized admin clerk. Their first case involves a missing lawyer, Merritt Lingard, who was kidnapped four years prior. The team, including Morck, Akram, and Rose, must uncover the truth behind her disappearance while navigating their own personal traumas and the challenges of a struggling police force.”
Some have compared it to Slow Horses, which stars Gary Oldman.
The series was created by Scott Frank, Chandni Lakhani for Netflix and stars Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Kelly Macdonald, Alexej Manvelov and Shirley Henderson among others.
A Google reviewer described Dept.Q as “a refreshing gem,” adding: “It captivates from start to finish. This detective series masterfully combines gripping storytelling with stellar performances, making it a must-watch for any crime drama enthusiast”.
Another compared it to Slow Horses and said: “Like Slow Horses it is a deliciously subversive drama with a darkly comic fast-talking script, grimy colour-saturated visuals (love the 70s set design and carpets) with lashings of bloodshed.”
It’s currently rated at a high 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics rating it at 84%.
The critics’ consensus reads: “In a sea of generic crime dramas, Dept. Q stakes it’s claim amongst the thrilling, enthralling, and sublime thanks to a winning cast and veteran creative Scott Frank.”
One reviewer highlighted Goode’s performance and stated: “Matthew Goode stands out with a performance that subtly nods to the analytical spirit of Doctor House, lending his character an intensity and multifaceted wit that feels both familiar and innovative.”
Dept. Q is available to stream on Netflix right now.