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Netflix Renews 'Dept. Q' for Season 2 After Success

8/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Netflix has renewed the British crime thriller "Dept. Q" for a second season after its successful premiere on May 29, 2025.
Matthew Goode stars as DCI Carl Morck, with filming set to continue in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Season 1 achieved an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was in Netflix's Global Top 10 for six weeks.
Creator Scott Frank is grateful for the chance to explore additional storylines, and the main cast will return.
An official release date for Season 2 has not yet been announced.

History

Historical Context

The success of British crime dramas like "Broadchurch," which premiered in 2015 and garnered a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, has influenced global storytelling trends. This shift is evident in Netflix's "Dept. Q," featuring Matthew Goode, which achieved an 88% rating and spent six weeks in the Global Top 10, reflecting the rising demand for high-quality international content in streaming platforms.

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Story summary

Netflix has renewed the British crime thriller "Dept. Q" for a second season after its successful premiere on May 29, 2025.
Matthew Goode stars as DCI Carl Morck, with filming set to continue in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Season 1 achieved an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was in Netflix's Global Top 10 for six weeks.
Creator Scott Frank is grateful for the chance to explore additional storylines, and the main cast will return.
An official release date for Season 2 has not yet been announced.

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