Dept. Q Series Earns High q Score on Netflix
With a strong critical consensus and audience praise, Dept. Q has established itself as a must-watch series on Netflix, offering a unique blend of crime, mystery, and drama that sets it apart from other shows in the genre, and its potential for future seasons is vast, with 10 novels to draw from.
Matthew Goode's new British crime thriller, Dept. Q, has surprised critics with an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score, despite initial mixed reviews, with the series receiving praise for its on-screen chemistry and twisty plot.
The show, based on the Danish book series by Jussi Adler-Olsen, follows Goode as DCI Carl Morck, a no-nonsense law enforcer, as he leads a team of misfit police officers to combat crime in Edinburgh. The series has been praised for its well-developed characters, atmospheric setting, and engaging storyline, with some critics noting that it's a "brainy series" and "the best law enforcement mystery since Mare of Easttown."
Despite some criticism for its bloated narrative and clunky editing, the show's creator, Scott Frank, and co-creator Chandni Lakhani, are optimistic about the series' potential, citing the availability of 10 novels to draw from. The cast, including Goode and Chloe Pirrie, is also pushing for a renewal, with Goode expressing enthusiasm for continuing the series and suggesting more intense fight scenes.
As Netflix monitors viewership numbers before making a decision on a second season, fans of the show remain hopeful that Dept. Q will return, with its strong critical consensus and audience praise making a compelling case for renewal. With its unique blend of crime, mystery, and drama, Dept. Q has established itself as a must-watch series on Netflix.