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Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
11 Edinburgh filming locations featured in hit new Netflix detective drama Department Q
Filmed in Edinburgh and East Lothian, Department Q follows troubled detective DCI Carl Mork, played by Downton Abbey star Matthew Goode. The nine hour-long episodes follow Mork and his police colleagues, as well as lawyer Merritt Lingard, played by Chloe Pirrie, around the Capital, with lots of exterior shots filmed in the city. Prominent locations include the former job centre on Castle Terrace, which is transformed into the fictional Edinburgh Police headquarters. While the City Chambers becomes the city's courthouse, and lead character Mork lives at a flat on Leith Links. See our gallery below to check out 11 of the Edinburgh locations with feature in the hit new Netflix drama Department Q, available to stream now. 1 . The Calders Matthew Goode and Jamie Sives in the Calders area of Wester Hailes, known somewhat confusingly in the show as 'Leith Park' for the dramatic opening scene of Department Q on Netflix. | Netflix Photo Sales 2 . Princes Street Pivital character Merrit Lingard, played by Chloe Pirrie, in a tense scene at St John's Churchyard at Princes Street in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle. | Netflix Photo Sales 3 . Castle Terrace This former job centre where the bottom of Johnston Terrace meets Castle Terrace was transformed into the Edinburgh police headquarters for Department Q. | Google Maps Photo Sales 4 . Edinburgh City Chambers The courtyard of Edinburgh City Chambers is used for exterior shots of the court used in hit Netflix detective drama Department Q. Photo: gegeonline Photo Sales
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's Department Q viewers need to watch ‘mind-blowing' series that inspired it
Fans of the Netflix show are being urged to watch the original series that inspired it. Many of us have spent the last few days binge-watching Netflix 's new series Department Q and are already looking for our next fix. However, fans of the show are being urged to head over to Prime Video to watch the original series that inspired it. In the hit show Department Q, Matthew Goode plays the brilliant but self-absorbed detective Carl Morck, who is tasked with cracking cold cases in a grimy basement office to boost the reputation of the Edinburgh Police. However, upstairs in the office a shooting takes place which kills a new officer and leaves Carl's partner paralysed. The nine-part series has been raved about by Netflix subscribers since its release last week. However, fans may be shocked to discover that the show is not entirely original. The show was inspired by a series of 10 Danish Nordic crime novels known as Afdeling Q penned by author Jussi Adler-Olsen. These were subsequently transformed into an ongoing film series, kicking off in 2013 with four more instalments yet to be released. Fans of the Scottish adaptation by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani will be delighted to know that the first three entries in the original series, The Keeper of Lost Causes, The Absent One and A Conspiracy of Faith, are currently available to stream on Viaplay UK via Amazon Prime. There are many rave reviews of the first film which thriller enthusiasts insist is well worth a watch. A Google reviewer couldn't hold back their enthusiasm, declaring: "Please watch this series. It is mind-blowing to see how much engaging the story is. Definitely a better one. I'll give it 9/10." Echoing the praise, another fan gushed: "One of the most suspenseful movies I have seen recently. The characters are flawless, real and gutsy." A further review emphasised the movie's power to captivate, saying: "The concept of the movie is gripping and keeps you glued until the very end of the movie. Danish suspense/murder mystery movies must get more traction worldwide. "This was one of those movies which has almost all elements, stellar acting, magnificent story, excellent editing, great screenplay and direction." Rounding off the glowing testimonials, a final viewer extolled: "One of the best crime thrillers ever made. You'll never be disappointed watching this." Netflix haven't revealed yet if there will be a sequel to Department Q, but fans are encouraged not to miss out on what could be the ultimate binge-worthy experience.
Edinburgh Live
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Shetland star looks worlds away from BBC series in Netflix's new Scottish crime drama
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Mark Bonnar, who plays Cassie's biological father Duncan Hunter in the first seven series of Shetland, has landed an exciting new role. The BBC star, who plays the flawed and somewhat hapless character in the Scottish crime show, is taking on an entirely new character. Bonnar looks worlds away from Shetland's Duncan Hunter in his new role as Stephen Burns in Netflix's upcoming drama Department Q, which is set in Edinburgh. The thrilling detective series follows the brilliant but flawed DCI Carl Morck, who heads up a new cold case unit. In first look images, we see Burns looking very smartly dressed whilst casting a rather concerned look at another character with their back to the camera. In Dept. Q, Stephen Burns is the Lord Advocate, which is the most senior law officer in Scotland. Speaking about his character, Bonnar explained: 'He's wily, very self-assured and doesn't suffer fools gladly. He has made some mistakes - as you find out in the course of the show - which makes him a fascinating character. 'He was great fun to play, especially as he enjoys his high status and doesn't want to give any of it away to anybody, making him a great foil for a complete maverick like Carl Morck.' Alongside Bonnar, Downton Abbey favourite Matthew Goode stars in the lead role of DCI Carl Morck. Other cast members include The Queen's Gambit star Chloe Pirrie, Jack Ryan's, Alexej Manvelov, Line of Duty's Kelly Macdonald and Call the Midwife's Leah Byrne. The official Netflix synopsis for Dept. Q reads: 'DCI Carl Morck 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 paralysed, he finds himself exiled to the basement and the sole member of Dept. 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.' Meanwhile, fans are hoping for a new series of Shetland in late 2025, with season 9 airing back in November 2024. The first seven series starred Douglas Henshall as DI Jimmy Pérez, while Ashley Jensen stars as DI Ruth Calder from season 8 onwards alongside Alison O'Donnell as DS Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh. Department Q will premiere exclusively on Netflix on Thursday, May 29.
