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Glasgow Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Matthew Goode recalls 'heady days' at Glasgow unions
English actor Matthew Goode plays Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck in Dept. Q - the latest gritty Netflix drama which is gripping viewers. READ NEXT: Football fans warned ahead of Scotland v Iceland at Hampden Park (Image: Matthew Goode arrives for the special screening of Netflix's Dept Q. Photo credit: Ian West/PA Wire) The show, which is based on the novels by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen, follows flawed-but-excellent detective Carl Morck (Goode), who after a traumatic shootout that killed a cop and paralysed his partner, returns to work to find that he's been assigned to a new department. The show, which also stars Trainspotting's Kelly Macdonald, moves from Copenhagen to the Scottish capital Edinburgh, and is directed and written by multiaward-winning Scott Frank. READ NEXT: Theatre chief quits months after Scottish Government funding row Speaking to BBC Radio Scotland, Goode said: "My brother used to go to Glasgow University, so I spent quite a hefty amount of time going back and forth and when I went up to Scotland I was going, 'I wish I'd come here instead'. "There were two unions there and my brother used to go to the Sports Union. I think they had the Hive nightclub attached to it. "He met me, after about 10 pints, and he went off and did an exam. Those were the heady days." Speaking in a brilliant Glasgow accent, the actor added: "There was another place where we'd end up eating cheesy chips." Fans of the actor flocked to the social media video to share their joy at Goode's memories of the city and his spot-on accent. One person said: "Wow, brilliant Glaswegian accent and absolutely loved Dept Q." Another said: "Matthew Goode knowing The Hive was not on my bingo card."
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dept Q is now streaming on Netflix: Here's why Matthew Goode, Kelly MacDonald-starrer is already the best crime drama of the year
The crime thriller streets are talking, and the buzzword is Dept Q. Netflix just unleashed this grimy British detective series, and let us tell you, fans are eating it up like cold pizza after a night out. Dept Q plot Starring the ever-dashing Matthew Goode as brooding detective Carl Morck, Dept Q is not your average crime procedural. There is trauma, guilt, a cold case that refuses to stay buried, and enough emotional damage to make your therapist cry. Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen's best-selling novel, the series has been adapted for the screen by The Queen's Gambit creator Scott Frank, so expect moody lighting, razor-sharp writing, and psychological warfare dressed in tweed. Morck is not in his detective prime anymore. Haunted by a tragic case that left his partner paralysed, he is now stuck working cold cases that no one wants to touch — until one of them starts biting back. Enter Dr Rachel Irving (played by the always-compelling Kelly MaCdonald), who attempts to navigate his PTSD-infested brain, and a web of characters including a stone-cold prosecutor, a Syrian cop, a cadet with backbone, and enough drama to fuel your next group chat. Dept Q reviews: Fans say this might be the best detective show of the year Now here is the real kicker: fans are loving it. Social media has exploded with reactions — one viewer called it 'the absolute best thing on Netflix right now,' praising its realistic tone and emotional depth. Others are comparing it to Slow Horses, with some claiming it could even surpass Apple's espionage hit if Netflix keeps up the momentum. I only watched one episode of #DepartmentQ before release but I really like it so far. Matthew Goode is always great and it's so nice to see him get a lead role he can sink his teeth into. If they stick the landing, this could easily be one of the best detective shows of the year A intelligent must-read about Netflix Dept. Q, Scott Frank's masterpiece adaptation & Matthew Goode's electtifying performance"This isn't procedural comfort food; it's a nine-episode descent into institutional hell that makes you question everything." @netflix Department Q is cinematically beautiful. The script is scrumptious and the performances delightful. More, please. If you were a fan of Matthew Goode before, wait until you meet DCI Carl Morck. Our #DeptQ review: Netflix's #DepartmentQ is an engaging crime thriller that will keep you glued to the screen. Plus, Matthew Goode! Our review: Critics are jumping on the hype train too. The show currently holds a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes — not bad considering critics only got a sneak peek at five of the nine episodes. A review from Rolling Stone even wondered whether Netflix would be able to roll out future seasons as smoothly as Apple has managed with its detective dramas. REVIEW: Like 'Slow Horses'? Then you'll love 'Dept. Q' the new Netflix show about a unit of misfit cops cracking cold cases in Scotland. More: As I mentioned earlier if you wanna watch something truly fantastic watch Dept Q on Netflix . Shaping up to be one of the best series they have delivered in ages and very true to it's Scandi noir roots . It's a belter 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Night 👋 So yes, if you are craving suspense, smart storytelling, and a lead character with enough emotional baggage to rival a Ryanair flight, Dept Q is your next binge. It just hit Netflix on 29 May. Watch it now, or be stuck dodging spoilers and memes for the next month.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's new 'gripping' Scots crime drama hits screens today
From the director of The Queen's Gambit, the Edinburgh-based police drama will be released on Netflix today, Thursday May 29. Netflix fans were thrilled when The Queen's Gambit hit the streaming giant back in 2020. It put Anya Taylor-Joy in prime place as a household name, with its cinematic genius captivating viewers. The exciting news is, five years on, new crime drama Dept Q, similarly a literary adapation and directed by American film director Frank Scott, aims to be the latest big hit. However this time, chess will be replaced with cold cases. The new series is filmed in Scotland, and is highly-anticipated to break viewing records upon its release on Thursday, May 29. It's based on Danish book series of the same name by author Jussi Adler-Olsen. Despite several films adapted from thebooks, Dept. Q is the first English-language take on the popular series. Here's everything you need to know about the new gripping Netflix drama. What is the show about? The show follows the tale of DCI Carl Morck, played by Matthew Goode. Set in Edinburgh, the dark series stars Downton Abbey's Matthew Goode, who takes the lead as the deeply traumatised and short-fused Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck. His career soon takes a dark twist after a tragic case ends up in disaster. When he is targeted by the blame of the fallout, he is demoted and sent to work in the basement of the Edinburgh police department. The series opens with a young officer being gunned to death during a shooting, leaving Carl struggling and his partner, Detective Chief Inspector James Hardy (Shetland's Jamie Sives) left paralysed in the aftermath. Carl's reaction to the incident makes him an unpredictable liability, one that his superior Detective Chief Superintendent Moira Jacobson (Game of Thrones ' Kate Dickie), attempts to manage by making him the sole member of Department Q. Pulled from the case, he is then tasked with leading the newly formed cold case unit(Department Q). What first appears to be a dead-end assignment quickly snowballs into other territory. Carl assembles a team of misfits and underdogs, they begin digging into a long-forgotten disappearance and undercover signs of a much deeper conspiracy. Who is in the cast? Aside from starring Matthew Goode, also known for his roles in The King's Man and The Offer, Dept Q. brings together a stellar cast of UK and European talents. Goode is joined by Chloe Pirrie (The Queen's Gambit , Under the Banner of Heaven), Alexej Manvelov (Jack Ryan), and Kelly Macdonald (Line of Duty ,No Country for Old Men), with Call the Midwife's Leah Byrne also in a key role. The show is available to stream on Netflix - all episodes from Thursday May 29.
Tom's Guide
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix's new crime thriller show just got its first trailer — and it looks like a must-watch for 'Slow Horses' fans
Step aside, "Slow Horses" — there's a new purgatory for law enforcement misfits in town. Netflix just released the first trailer for "Dept. Q," its latest crime thriller mystery series aimed at connecting with true crime lovers. The show has some serious pedigree behind it, too, with "Queen's Gambit" and "Godless" writer Scott Frank at the helm. All nine episodes of "Dept Q." will drop on May 29, and based on the trailer, it looks like the streamer's next must-watch. "A Discovery of Witches" actor Matthew Goode stars as Carl Morck, a cantankerous detective who's described as "a brilliant cop, but a terrible colleague." You may like That much is clear immediately as the trailer opens with Morck heckling his therapist when she makes an observation that cuts a little too close to home, asking her, 'Is this some new kind of therapy?' Dept. Q | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube Watch On That razor-sharp sarcasm has earned him few friends in the Edinburgh police department, and he only grows more reclusive after a shooting that kills a young officer and paralyzes his partner leaves him wracked with guilt. Upon his return to work, matters go from bad to worse when his bosses "promote" him to lead a new department tackling cold cases. In reality, it's a thinly veiled PR stunt to distract the unsatisfied public from their failures. Even calling it a department is a stretch. He's exiled to a new basement office that's littered with discarded files and stacks of old office furniture. More a fluke than a strategy, his department starts to attract more screw-ups and strays from the ranks, including an eager new assistant (Alexej Manvelov) with everything to prove that Carl wastes no time writing off as "a pain in the ass." There's no shortage of quips throughout the trailer, and the characters play off each other with a genuine chemistry that I'm excited to see more of. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Though Carl understands his assignment is to stay out of everyone's way, it's clear they picked the wrong man for the job. He's keen to get back to what he does best, rattling cages and reopening cases the department would rather stay buried. While his partner's injury still haunts him, his confidence grows with each case solved, even compelling him to turn his investigative prowess on the police themselves. 'Dept. Q' on Netflix — here's what we know so far (Image credit: Netflix) "Dept. Q," which is based on Jussi Adler-Olsen's novels of the same name, is primed to be Netflix's next big mystery adaptation. It joins the ranks of other hotly anticipated projects this year, like the Agatha Christie-inspired "The Thursday Murder Club" and "I Will Find You" starring Sam Worthington. Adler-Olsen had great confidence in Frank's ability to adapt his work. Speaking to Tudum, Frank said this collaboration had been on his radar since 2014's "A Walk Among the Tombstones," another adaptation of his novels that Frank wrote and directed. Frank said the author told him "he'd always hoped I would be the one to write and direct it.' While Frank is most well-known for "The Queen's Gambit," this isn't his first time tackling gumshoes. His last series, "Monsieur Spade," followed Dashiell Hammett's fictional private detective, Sam Spade (Clive Owen). "Dept. Q" unites the writer with Goode, who Frank previously worked with on "The Lookout" and specifically wrote this character for. The show marks Goode's return to television after his roles in "A Discovery of Witches" and the limited series "The Offer" wrapped up in 2022. Other cast members include Chloe Pirrie, Kelly Macdonald, Kate Dickie, Leah Byrne, Mark Bonnar, Tom Bulpett, and Jamie Sives. We don't have long to wait, as "Dept. Q" lands on Netflix on May 29, 2025, with all nine episodes releasing at once. Netflix has proven its ability to craft compelling original series, and this latest crime thriller looks set to continue that trend. Stream "Dept. Q" on Netflix starting May 29. More from Tom's Guide
