Dept. Q

Edinburgh becomes the testing ground for a brash yet sharp detective who runs a brand new unit built to tackle cold cases. He teams with a diverse set of outsiders, each bringing a hard won skill and a story that lingers. Together they pierce years of buried evidence, following threads that others left behind. The leader's audacity clashes with the group's wary pragmatism, yet their mix sparks sharper investigations than the department is used to. As the season moves forward, old scars resurface and each solved case tests loyalty, trust, and resolve without leaning on easy shortcuts. The city itself feels like a partner, casting long shadows over every clue.

Dept Q arrived in 2025, created by Scott Frank, Chandni Lakhani and Jussi Adler-Olsen and drawn from Adler-Olsen's Department Q universe. Matthew Goode plays DCI Carl Morck, joined by Chloe Pirrie, Jamie Sives, Alexej Manvelov and Leah Byrne.

Early reception sits in the positive range with a 7.96 out of 10 from 323 votes. Viewers respond to the brisk pace and the clash between a fearless leader and a wary team, with themes of loyalty, accountability and the cost of reopening old cases.

The show nods to the Department Q legacy while situating its drama in Edinburgh, giving crime storytelling a fresh cultural edge. With a high profile cast, it aims to leave a lasting impression on fans of smart, city driven mysteries.