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BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Netflix crime drama Department Q to return for second series
Netflix has confirmed hit crime drama Department Q, which was set and filmed in Edinburgh, will return for a second series. The streaming giant said Matthew Goode will return as DCI Carl Morck, a damaged and shambolic detective who heads up the department of misfits in the basement of an Edinburgh police show follows the team as they are charged with solving cases which were previously deemed new season will see Morck once again joined by team members Alexej Manvelov as Akram, Leah Byrne as Rose and Jamie Sives as Hardy. Department Q is based on a book series by Danish writer Jussi Scandi noir became a Tartan noir after the show's director set foot on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh while scouting locations. A Danish language version of the programme was previously shown on the BBC, but Netflix brought the first big budget English language version to screens worldwide in Q spent six weeks in Netflix's top ten shows following its Frank, the show's writer and director, previously told BBC Scotland News how the Scottish setting also allowed him to focus on the humour of the original who also directed The Queen's Gambit, said: "I'm grateful to the folks at Netflix, as well as our shining cast and crew, for once more risking their careers to enable my folly."Netflix executives Mona Qureshi and Manda Levin said: "We are raring to return to Carl Morck and his band of glorious misfits at Department Q. "Scott Frank brought us best-in-class storytelling and thrilled Netflix audiences worldwide."We can't wait to see what Morck and the gang uncover in season two... Edinburgh, we're back."
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Netflix's ‘best new show' renewed for season 2
Netflix has renewed its popular crime series Dept Q for a second season, delighting fans. Matthew Goode will return as Detective Carl Morck, alongside his team members Akram, Rose, and Hardy. The show, an adaptation of Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen's novels, premiered in May and was widely praised by viewers. Scott Frank and Chandni Lakahni are set to return as writers, with filming for the new season continuing in Edinburgh.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix finally confirms fate of Dept Q after crime thriller is hailed 'cream of the crop' and spends a whopping six weeks in the top ten
Netflix has confirmed that the hugely popular crime thriller Dept Q will be returning for a second season. The Edinburgh-set series impressed fans so much following its release in May that it spent six weeks in the streaming service's top ten shows. Matthew Goode, 47, will reprise his role as DCI Carl Morck and will once again be joined by team members Alexej Manvelov as Akram, Leah Byrne as Rose and Jamie Sives as Hardy. The show follows DCI Morck as he investigates a cold case after returning to work following a shooting that left him badly injured, paralysed his colleague and killed another officer. Netflix 's Mona Qureshi and Manda Levin said: 'We are raring to return to Carl Morck and his band of glorious misfits at Dept. Q. Scott Frank brought us best-in-class storytelling and thrilled Netflix audiences worldwide. 'We can't wait to see what Morck and the gang uncover in Season 2…. Edinburgh, we're back.' The decision to renew the show has also been praised by its executive producer and director. Rob Bullock, Executive Producer at Left Bank Pictures, said: 'So, we are going downstairs to Dept. Q for a second season. 'We at Left Bank Pictures nervously await what Scott has in store for his alter-ego Carl Morck, and the other enabling members of team do-lally. We salute Netflix's courage to let them loose once again.' Writer, Director Scott Frank said: 'I'm grateful to the folks at Netflix, as well as our shining cast and crew, for once more risking their careers to enable my folly.' Matthew Goode, who enjoyed his first-ever leading role in the series, said he cannot wait to step back into DCI Morck's shoes. He said: 'I'd like to thank Netflix for giving us the opportunity to further investigate Department Q's storylines. 'We have a wonderful cast and crew, headed by our resident genius Scott Frank. I cannot wait to read what comes from his magic quill!' 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. The show follows DCI Morck as he investigates a cold case after returning to work following a shooting that left him badly injured, paralysed his colleague and killed another officer 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.' 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. 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' 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 Daily Mail's Christopher Stevens too, who rated the series four out of five stars and raved over the 'explosive plot twists'.
