Netflix's 'Dept. Q': A Riveting Nordic-British Crime Thriller
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Variety
Netflix's 'Dept Q' is a dark, intense crime series based on Jussi Adler-Olsen's books, featuring a troubled detective, Carl Morck, played by Matthew Goode, who investigates cold cases while confronting personal trauma. The series intertwines his story with that of prosecutor Merritt Lingard, creating a psychologically complex and suspenseful narrative that explores the emotional toll of crime-solving. Despite some overlong moments, it offers a riveting, neo-noir mystery with compelling characters and twists.