Dept Q Series Explores q of Justice
As the series continues to unfold, viewers can expect more complex mysteries and character developments, with a strong focus on individual grudges and petty greed, making Dept. Q a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Netflix series 'Dept. Q' sets up an ongoing story with DCI Carl Morck building a cold case unit, with Season 2 planned to include a cold case and a current case, providing plenty of source material for future seasons.
The series follows DCI Carl Morck, a brilliant cop trying to come to terms with a shooting that leaves his partner, DI James Hardy, paralyzed and a young police constable dead. Carl builds a cold case unit with Akram Salim and Rose Dickson, who prove to be very useful and resourceful as they search for answers about a solicitor whose disappearance comes with more questions than answers.
Writer/director Scott Frank and Matthew Goode discuss the series' future, humor, character dynamics, and intriguing storytelling, with Frank planning to use the second book in the series as a guide for Season 2. The duo also discusses the humor in the series, with Goode mentioning a favorite line of dialogue and Frank talking about how he likes to write humor into the script.
The show's investigation is built on tiny mysteries and details that interlock, creating a tangle that must be cut through. Dept. Q takes a more modest path, focusing on individual grudges, petty greed, and selfish swipes at opportunity, rather than grand conspiracies. The result is a world that feels fuller and more true than its standard-issue blueprint might imply.
With its elegant plotting, lived-in performances, and a willingness to trust the audience's intelligence, Dept. Q adds up to more than just the sum of its parts, making it a compelling watch for fans of mystery thrillers.