has rocketed to the No. 1 spot on Netflix, captivating audiences worldwide since its gripping premiere on May 29, 2025! Created by Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit) and Chandni Lakhani, this Scottish crime thriller—based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s bestselling novels—stars Matthew Goode as DCI Carl Morck, a brilliant but haunted detective leading Edinburgh’s new Department Q, a cold-case unit. Alongside his eclectic team, including Alexej Manvelov as the intense Akram Salim and Leah Byrne as the determined Rose, Morck unravels the chilling mystery of a missing prosecutor, exposing dark secrets tied to his own past. With a 78% critic score and 81% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes, the nine-episode season has sparked a frenzy on X, with fans praising its moody atmosphere, sharp dialogue, and Goode’s riveting performance.
Filmed in Edinburgh’s haunting locales, it’s the perfect binge for crime drama lovers. Stream it now on Netflix and join the global hype
