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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
New era for Scotland's screen sector
Matthew Goode and Jamie Sives in the Calders area of Wester Hailes, for the dramatic opening scene of Department Q on Netflix Edinburgh has long served as a cinematic favourite - Trainspotting, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Chariots of Fire, Filth, Shallow Grave. Our streets and skylines have lent themselves to some of the most memorable scenes in film. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... But the success of Department Q represents a significant shift: large-scale international production filmed and built right here in Scotland's capital. The nine-part Netflix series, now number one in the UK and number two globally, follows detective Carl Morck as he leads a new cold case unit investigating unsolved crimes in modern-day Edinburgh. Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen's bestselling Danish novels and adapted by Queen's Gambit creator Scott Frank, the series was filmed over six months in and around the city. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Around half of Department Q was shot at FirstStage Studios, located in a converted wave energy warehouse at Leith Docks. The remaining scenes were filmed at locations including the City Chambers, Mortonhall Crematorium, Greyfriars Bobby's Bar, the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena in Ratho, and the CodeBase building on Castle Terrace, which serves as the police headquarters exterior. FirstStage, co-founded by Bob Last and Jason Connery, has become a cornerstone of Scotland's screen infrastructure, attracting major productions from Netflix, Amazon and Sony. Its creation was made possible with Scottish Government support and years of advocacy from the screen sector, allowing the city to meet growing demand for streaming content with in-house facilities and Scottish talent. The success of Department Q demonstrates how coordinated investment, local expertise and industry ambition are fuelling a new era for Scotland's screen sector.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans hail 'cream of the crop' British crime thriller as 'pure greatness' - binge-watching every episode and begging for second series
Netflix fans have hailed a 'cream of the crop' British crime thriller as 'pure greatness' after binge-watching every episode just days after its release. The Scottish drama, titled Dept Q, sees cranky detective Carl Morck, played by Matthew Goode, attempt to solve Edinburgh 's cold cases from a shabby office. The nine-part series also features The Queen's Gambit's Chloe Pirrie and Guilt star Jamie Sives. The new series has proved to be a hit with fans, climbing the charts and racking up an impressive score on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 81% rating. Fans have taken to social media with praise as one posted to X: 'Dept Q on Netflix is such a good crime thriller. Matthew Goode's acting was next level! I hope they make season 2 of this series.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Scottish drama, titled Dept Q, sees cranky detective Carl Morck, played by Matthew Goode (pictured), attempt to solve Edinburgh's cold cases from a shabby office Another rated it five stars and penned: 'Binge watch recommendation - Dept Q (Netflix) Scottish crime series based in Edinburgh - thank me later.' 'Just finished watching DEPT. Q on Netflix highly recommend it,' someone else gushed. While a fourth penned: 'Dept. Q is exceptionally good! Absolutely great series! please bring back more seasons. Reminds me of #truedetective.' 'I gotta say, when it comes to detective shows, the British are cream of the crop. This new show on @netflix called #DeptQ is pure greatness,' someone else said. One fan added: 'I need the season 2 for #DeptQ like right now!!!' 'Binge watching #DeptQ it is sooooo good, one more episode to go,' another penned. Dept Q impressed the Mail's Christopher Stevens too, who rated the series four out of five stars and raved over the 'explosive plot twists'. As viewers watch a rugged Goode making darkly comical quips onscreen in the detective drama, some may recognise the tall, dark and handsome figure from his countless other roles in TV and film during his illustrious career - in which he is, more often than not, perfectly groomed. The new series has proved to be a hit with fans who have taken to social media to rave about it and has reportedly climbed the charts Among Goode's many acting credits are the dashing Henry Talbot, race car driver and love interest of Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey. He also won hearts in The Crown as society photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon in the second season of the biographical drama series, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. The British heartthrob has been busy working on varying roles throughout the years, from cult horror hit Stoker to The Imitation Game and even dabbling in vampire fantasy with A Discovery of Witches in 2018. Stream Dept Q on Netflix now.
