FromBaby ReindeertoAdolescence, the Brits have a wonderful track record of producing global hits onNetflix. The newest in this long line isScott Frank’s (The Queen’s Gambit) mystery seriesDept. Q,a gritty tale starringThe Good WifeandDownton Abbey’sMatthew Goodeas DCI Carl Morck, a detective coming to terms with the tragedy of his partner becoming paralyzed and attempting to return to work.
Based on the best-selling Danish book series byJussi Adler-Olsen,Dept. Qhas rushed to the top of many people’s watchlist, evennarrowly outperformingthe mid-2010s detective series triumph,Broadchurch,on review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes.Just three days later, andDept. Q’s audience score has risen yet again, now hitting a near-perfect 94% to go alongside its 83% “Certified Fresh” critics' score. Having already beatenBroadchurch,Dept. Qhas now equaled the score of another beloved British detective series, namelyJed Mercurio’sLine of Duty.
InSamuel R. Murrian’s reviewfor Collider, he didn’t quite agree thatDept. Qwas so close to perfection, awarding it a 6/10 and citing bloated storytelling and missteps in the editing department as negative factors. “Dept. Qwill likely grip fans of whodunit fare well enough,” Murrian noted, adding, “but with some crucial tweaks, it’s not hard to imagine it becoming a better show if further seasons are to follow.” Murrian had hope for the show’s future, concluding,“Hopefully, future installments of the series will be as good as its acting.”
Will ‘Dept. Q’ Get a Second Season?
With plenty more where its source material came from and impressive reaction from around the world,Dept. Qis all but guaranteed a second season. Nevertheless, said second season is yet to be confirmed, with fans waiting patiently to find out more. In the meantime, they’ll be happy to know that creator Frank already has a strong idea of where he could go next. In aninterview with Collider’sChristina Radish, Frank said, “The second book in the series is quite good, so I’ve got a great idea for a second season. It is another cold case and also a current case, at the same time, that they’re looking into.” He then added, “So, I would do that.I don’t know that I would necessarily do nine episodes. I might just do six next time.We’ll see. But I do know what I want to do next. I do have the story in mind for the next season.”
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