Department Q has 'glaring mistake' that's left viewers 'really bugged'
Some viewers have been left in uproar over Netflix's new detective series Department Q.
The show, which was shot on location in Edinburgh and East Lothian, premiered on the streaming service on May 29. It has quickly become a hot topic among, but not always for positive reasons.
Residents of the Scottish capital have taken particular issue with an error in the series. Throughout the episodes, there is mention of 'Leith Park', a place that many argue simply doesn't exist in the city.
This reference to Leith Park has sparked annoyance among viewers familiar with the area. The production team did film at various locations around Edinburgh, including Leith Links and the Calders.
It seems producers may have opted to swap 'links' for 'park' to better resonate with an international audience, as the term 'links' is typically Scottish and might confuse those from further afield, reports Edinburgh Live.
Despite the probable reasoning behind the change, Edinburgh residents haven't hesitated to voice their irritation. On X, one viewer said: "Watched the first episode, looks good."
But they added: "It really bugged me when they kept saying Leith Park - which one Keddie, Vici or what it probably is the Links. Irrational but bugged me."
Another viewer said: "Just finished episode one and thoroughly enjoyed it (except for the references to Leith Park which made my ears bleed)."
And a third simply said: "Leith Park really annoyed me!"
Edinburgh comedian Jo Caulfield shared a humorous insight into her husband's reactions while watching the hit series, set in their hometown. She tweeted: "Watching Dept Q (set in Edinburgh and Leith) with husband.
"HUSBAND: 'That bus doesn't go to Leith. And that street don't lead to the city council building.' ME: 'Shhhhh.' HUSBAND: 'And that bar is nowhere near that church.'"
The filming of the series took over various Edinburgh locations last spring, including the West End, Portobello and FirstStage Studios in Leith.
The cast boasts talents like Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Kelly Macdonald, Alexej Manvelov, Shirley Henderson, Kate Dickie, among others.
Department Q made its Netflix debut on Thursday, May 29, quickly climbing to the top spot in the streaming service's TV section.
Variety praised the show as a "riveting watch", saying: ""Dept Q is deeply intense and complex." They noted the series' dark neo-noir elements and compelling characters as standout features.
Entertainment Weekly lauded Matthew Goode's performance as "grumpy perfection", adding: "The mystery comes to a satisfying - if a bit convoluted - conclusion, and Frank certainly leaves things open for more grim (and grimly funny) adventures with his Dept Q misfits down the line."
Dept. Q is available to stream on Netflix.
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