Dept. Q – Netflix Cold Case Thriller | Streaming May 29, 2025
Embark on a gripping journey through the fog-shrouded streets of Edinburgh with Dept. Q, Netflix’s newest nine-part cold-case thriller premiering May 29, 2025. Adapted from Jussi Adler-Olsen’s bestselling Danish novels and brought to life by Scott Frank (creator of The Queen’s Gambit), this series follows the brilliant yet insubordinate DCI Carl Morck (Matthew Goode) as he leads a motley team of misfits in a race against time—and bureaucracy—to solve a haunting missing-person case.
Synopsis
When a routine assignment ends in tragedy—with one officer dead and another paralyzed—DCI Carl Morck is unceremoniously relegated to a dingy basement office: the headquarters of Department Q, a new cold-case unit conceived more for public relations than real police work. Armed with biting sarcasm and an unshakeable obsession with justice, Morck recruits a diverse team of outsiders. Together, they resurrect a decade-old disappearance that threatens to expose corruption at the highest levels.
Key Details
- Series Title: Dept. Q
- Format: 9 episodes (2D)
- Language: English (with subtitled Danish flashbacks)
- Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama
- Release Date: May 29, 2025
- Platform: Netflix (Global)
Creative Team & Cast
- Director/Showrunner: Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit)
- Source Material: Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Dept. Q novels
- Lead: Matthew Goode as DCI Carl Morck
- Supporting:
- Kelly Macdonald
- Chloe Pirrie
- Mark Bonnar
- Kelly Macdonald
Each performance is razor-sharp, capturing the moral ambiguity and dry humor of Adler-Olsen’s characters.
Why You Should Watch
- Complex Protagonist: Morck’s brilliance is matched only by his prickly personality—perfect for viewers who love antiheroes.
- Rich Source Material: Faithful adaptation of a bestselling Nordic noir series.
- Atmospheric Setting: Moody Edinburgh backdrops and intricate cold-case puzzles.
- Top-Tier Talent: Scott Frank’s cinematic storytelling elevates every episode.
How to Stream
- Where: Netflix (available worldwide)
- When: All episodes drop simultaneously on May 29, 2025
- Access: Subscription required
Prepare to descend into the shadows of unsolved crimes—Dept. Q awaits.
