Dept. Q (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 2025, Dept. Q is a drama, crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Dept. Q stars Matthew Goode as DCI Carl Morck, Chloe Pirrie as Merritt Lingard, Jamie Sives as DCI James Hardy and Alexej Manvelov as Akram Salim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Dept. Q has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dept. Q page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dept. Q tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dept. Q (2025)?
- In US, Dept. Q is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dept. Q worth watching?
- Dept. Q holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dept. Q?
- Dept. Q stars Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Jamie Sives, Alexej Manvelov and Leah Byrne.
- When was Dept. Q released?
- Dept. Q was released in 2025.