Dept. Q_
"Not all causes are lost."
A brash but brilliant cop becomes head of a new police department, where he leads an unlikely team of misfits in solving Edinburgh's cold cases.
Created By
Scott Frank, Chandni Lakhani
Network
Netflix
Episodes
9
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Dept. Q has 2 seasons with 9 episodes spanning 2025-present.
Rating
With a 7.9/10 rating from 347 votes, Dept. Q is considered highly rated.
Year context
Dept. Q first aired 1 year ago in 2025.
CAST (9)
Matthew Goode
DCI Carl Morck
Chloe Pirrie
Merritt Lingard
Jamie Sives
DCI James Hardy
Alexej Manvelov
Akram Salim
Leah Byrne
DC Rose Dickson
Kelly Macdonald
Dr Rachel Irving
Kate Dickie
Moira Jacobson
Tom Bulpett
William Lingard
Aaron McVeigh
Jasper Stewart
SEASONS (2 seasons, 9 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Episode 1
DCI Carl Morck returns to work after a near-fatal incident and finds himself head of a new department. A prosecutor faces a tough day in…
02
Episode 2
As Carl and his new assistant start digging into their first cold case, he can't stop his personal demons encroaching on his professional life.
03
Episode 3
Carl and Akram recreate the fateful ferry journey on their way to the Isle of Mhòr. A frustrated Rose makes her case for joining their…
04
Episode 4
Rose goes to the island to find out what Carl couldn't. Akram finds a note which sends the investigation in an entirely new direction.
05
Episode 5
The prosecutor's disappearance becomes connected with a death. A scuffle in a newspaper office sees Carl making headlines, and Moira sees a therapist.
06
Episode 6
The police detain a suspect for the Leith Park shooting. Carl returns to the scene of the crime, before losing his temper in public once…
07
Episode 7
Carl makes some dangerous allegations to some powerful men, while Rose takes a fresh angle to uncover more information about Sam Haig.
08
Episode 8
The kidnappers give their victim a clue as they press her for an answer to their question. Dept. Q gets closer to unravelling its own…
09
Episode 9
A decades-old recording helps all the clues to fall into place. But as the pressure rises — in and out of the chamber — can…
SEASON 2
Episode details coming soon
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
9
Episodes
Returning Series
Status
CREW
Creator
Scott Frank
Creator
Chandni Lakhani
Showrunner
Andy Harries
NETWORKS (1)
Netflix
DETAILS
First Aired
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
9
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.9/10 (347 votes)
Popularity
9
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dept. Q about?
A brash but brilliant cop becomes head of a new police department, where he leads an unlikely team of misfits in solving Edinburgh's cold cases.
Where can I watch Dept. Q?
Dept. Q is available on Netflix, Prime Video, Rakuten TV. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Dept. Q have?
Dept. Q has 2 seasons with 9 episodes total.
Who created Dept. Q?
Dept. Q was created by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani.
Who stars in Dept. Q?
The cast of Dept. Q includes Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Jamie Sives, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne.
What is the rating of Dept. Q?
Dept. Q has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 347 votes on TMDB.
Is Dept. Q still running?
Dept. Q is currently active with a status of "Returning Series."
GENRES (3)
Drama
Crime
Mystery