Dept. Q set to return for season 2

Dept. Q season 1, released on 29 May 2025, has made a thrilling mark on the global audience with its unique characters and plot. Based on Jussi Adler-Olsen's Nordic noir crime novels, Department Q, the series features Matthew Goode in the lead role, along with Kate Dickie, Leah Byrne, Alexej Manvelov, and more.

Set in Scotland, the series follows Detective Carl Morck as he takes charge of the new cold cases unit. Along with his team, he begins working on the case of Merritt Lingard, which unravels more challenges and dangers ahead.

The wait is over for the fans awaiting to see Morck back in action as Netflix announced on August 19, 2025, that Dept. Q is returning for season 2.

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Dept. Q brings back the mysteries and adventures with season 2

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The hit series, Dept. Q is all set to return to Netflix with a fresh season. It promises the return of Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck and his team.

Created by Scott Frank, the series has become a fan-favorite, with its debut season holding a spot in Netflix's Global Top Ten shows for around six weeks. The show follows a small Department Q team, comprising Akram, Rose, and Hardy, and led by Morck. Their job is to delve back into the cold cases, unraveling the enigma behind them.

The team takes up the case of Merritt Lingard in the first season, which demands the search for the girl who went missing four years ago. Their journey of solving the case and also exploring their personal battles give the series a procedural effect.

With the second season confirmed, global viewers can expect another thrilling case and more adventures of the special Department Q team.

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All about the returning cast of season 2

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The leading actor, Matthew Goode, will reprise his role as the skilled detective Carl Morck in the second season of Dept. Q. His role in the first season was pivotal in leading the team and driving Lingard's case forward.

With the leader coming back, it is expected that the team members will also appear in the next installment. Netflix has confirmed further that Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, and Jamie Sives will return as Akram, Rose, and Hardy, respectively. More information about the returning and new cast members is yet to be unveiled.

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Matthew Goode shares he 'cannot wait' to see what comes ahead in season 2

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With rising anticipation for the special detective team's return, the lead cast member, Matthew Goode, also reciprocates these feelings. The actor's skillful and striking personality in the first season became a highlight of the show, and the return will promise the viewers more intriguing moments with Detective Morck.

In a statement shared with Tudum by Netflix on August 19, Goode expressed his thoughts on the announcement of season 2, and said:

"I’d like to thank Netflix for giving us the opportunity to further investigate Dept. Q’s storylines."

Adding to it, he said:

"We have a wonderful cast and crew, headed by our resident genius Scott Frank. I cannot wait to read what comes from his magic quill!”

While other updates on the release date, storyline, and more are yet to be revealed, global fans can expect more surprises ahead with Dept. Q season 2.

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Stay tuned for more updates.