Dept. Q – Netflix’s gripping new detective drama from the acclaimed creator of The Queen’s Gambit has arrived, delivering a dark, gothic feast for mystery lovers.
After a deadly shooting shatters his career and leaves him scarred both physically and emotionally, DCI Carl Morck (Matthew Goode) is cast into the shadows of the Edinburgh police department — quite literally banished to the station’s damp, forgotten basement. There, he’s handed the thankless task of running the Cold Case Unit, a department most officers treat as little more than a filing cabinet for unsolved crimes.
But when Morck is unexpectedly partnered with Assad (Amir El-Masry), a determined Syrian refugee with his own haunted past, and Rose (Ella Lily Hyland), a brilliant yet deeply troubled young detective, the team finds themselves unraveling cases that are far from dormant. Each investigation drags them into a labyrinth of danger, obsession, and deceit, where old secrets refuse to stay buried and every new clue comes with a fresh layer of menace.
With its brooding Edinburgh setting, rain-soaked streets, and atmospheric cinematography, Dept. Q oozes the chilling allure of Nordic noir while weaving a tense, character-driven story that slowly but surely tightens its grip. The dynamic between the unlikely trio — fractured, wary, but bound by a stubborn pursuit of justice — gives the series both emotional weight and razor-sharp tension.
Critics are already praising it as “atmospheric, addictive, and quietly devastating”, making it an essential watch for fans of slow-burn thrillers like Broadchurch, The Killing, and Marcella.
Now streaming on Netflix — but be warned: once you enter Dept. Q, you may not leave until you’ve devoured every last episode.
