Netflix Announces Second Season of Dept. Q
Netflix has greenlit a second season of Dept. Q, the crime procedural adapted from Jussi Adler-Olsen’s bestselling novels, the streamer announced Monday.
Filming Location and Premiere Details
Season 2 will be filmed and set in Edinburgh, as with the inaugural season. The first season premiered on Netflix on May 29.
Returning Cast and Characters
Matthew Goode is confirmed to reprise his role as DCI Carl Morck. He will be joined again by Alexej Manvelov (Akram), Leah Byrne (Rose), and Jamie Sives (Hardy).
Series Synopsis
The series follows Morck and his unconventional investigations from the basement office of an Edinburgh police station, a setup that drove Season 1’s storyline.
Series Performance and Renewal
Dept. Q spent six weeks in Netflix’s global top 10 after its debut, a performance that helped secure the renewal.
Executive Praise and Showrunner's Role
Netflix executives Mona Qureshi and Manda Levin praised the series’ storytelling and said they are eager to return to Carl Morck and his “band of misfits,” noting showrunner Scott Frank’s work as a key stre...