Dept. Q

Dept. Q

Dept. Q

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Dept. Q

"Not all causes are lost."

2025

1 Seasons

9 Episodes

8.0(295 votes)

Returning Series

Drama

Crime

Mystery

Overview

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 to Watch

Stream

Netflix

Links & Resources

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Social & External

Production Companies

Left Bank Pictures

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Matthew Goode

DCI Carl Morck

Matthew Goode

Acting

Chloe Pirrie

Merritt Lingard

Chloe Pirrie

Acting

Jamie Sives

DCI James Hardy

Jamie Sives

Acting

Alexej Manvelov

Akram Salim

Alexej Manvelov

Acting

Leah Byrne

DC Rose Dickson

Leah Byrne

Acting

Kelly Macdonald

Dr Rachel Irving

Kelly Macdonald

Acting

Kate Dickie

Moira Jacobson

Kate Dickie

Acting

Tom Bulpett

William Lingard

Tom Bulpett

Acting

Aaron McVeigh

Jasper Stewart

Aaron McVeigh

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