Department Q (TV series) explained
| Developer: | Scott Frank |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
| Num Seasons: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 8 |
| Network: | Netflix |
Department Q is an upcoming American crime thriller television series created by Scott Frank, based on the book series of the same name by Jussi Adler-Olsen.
Plot
Former top-rated detective Carl Morck tackles a cold case while turning an Edinburgh basement office space into a well-oiled machine full of misfit officers dedicated to cracking whatever seemingly impossible cases come across their desks.
Cast
- Matthew Goode as Carl Morch, an emotionally scarred detective charged with setting up cold case unit, Department Q.
- Kelly Macdonald as Dr. Rachel Irving, the police therapist.
- Chloe Pirrie as Merrit Lingard, a ruthless and ambitious prosecutor.
- Alexej Manvelov as Akram Salim, a Syrian cop forced to flee to Europe and ultimately becomes part of the new department.
- Leah Byrne as Rose, a cadet shaken by a breakdown and looking for a chance to prove herself in DCI Morck’s team.
- Mark Bonnar as Stephen.
- Jamie Sives as DS Hardy
- Shirley Henderson as Clare Marsh
- Kate Dickie as Miora
Production
Development
On April 27, 2023, Scott Frank was set to develop an English eight-episode TV series adaptation of Jussi Adler-Olsen's Department Q book series with Frank co-writing with Chandni Lakhani, Left Bank Pictures producing the series for Netflix.[1] On February 6, 2024, Stephen Greenhorn and Colette Kane were revealed to be writing with Frank & Lakhani, while Frank will direct the first 2 episodes.[2]
Casting
On February 6, 2024, Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, Kelly Macdonald, Mark Bonnar, Shirley Henderson, Jamie Sives and Kate Dickie were cast in the series.
Filming
On April 27, 2023, the TV series adaptation was set to film in Edinburgh, Scotland. Filming took place in Edinburgh in February and March 2024.[3] [4] [5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Ben. Hamilton. Wee jauntie for Jussi: Netflix to set 'Department Q' TV series in Scotland. April 27, 2023. The Copenhagen Post. October 2, 2024.
- Web site: Stewart. Clarke. 'Department Q' Takes Shape: Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, Kelly Macdonald Join Netflix Series Adaptation Of Danish Crime Novels. February 6, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. October 2, 2024.
- Web site: Collider. 6 February 2024. 6 February 2024. Matthew Goode Leads Netflix's Gritty New Crime Drama 'Department Q'. Ryan. O'Rourke.
- Web site: Radio Times. 7 February 2024. Line of Duty and Discovery of Witches stars lead Netflix's Department Q. Morgan. Cormack. 6 February 2024.
- Web site: Edinburgh west end street taken over by film crew for Netflix thriller. Edinburghlive.co.uk. 8 October 2024. Lee. Dalgetty. 13 March 2024.
