Netflix fans urged to watch gripping crime drama | TV Shows

A new crime drama is being touted as Netflix’s top show of the 12 months, with a second season already in the pipeline.

Dept. Q facilities around an egotistical yet gifted cop who has been assigned to head a division devoted to fixing cold instances. The collection synopsis states, “Dept. Q follows DCI Carl Morck, a disgraced, brilliant but flawed detective, who is exiled to a cold case unit in Edinburgh.

“He’s compelled to workforce up with an unlikely group of misfit officers, including a Syrian asylum seeker and a traumatized admin clerk. Their first case entails a lacking lawyer, Merritt Lingard, who was kidnapped 4 years prior. The workforce, including Morck, Akram, and Rose, must uncover the reality behind her disappearance while navigating their own personal traumas and the challenges of a struggling police pressure.”

Some have drawn comparisons to Slow Horses, which features Gary Oldman.

The series was created by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani for Netflix and boasts a star-studded cast including Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Kelly Macdonald, Alexej Manvelov and Shirley Henderson, among others, reports The Express.

One Google reviewer hailed Dept. Q as “a refreshing gem,” adding, “It captivates from start to end. This detective collection masterfully combines gripping storytelling with stellar performances, making it a must-watch for any crime drama fanatic.”

One viewer drew parallels with Slow Horses, remarking, “Like Slow Horses, it’s a deliciously subversive drama with a darkly comedian fast-talking script, dirty color-saturated visuals (love the 70s set design and carpets) with lashings of bloodshed.”

Currently, it boasts an impressive 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics giving it a solid 84%.

The consensus among critics reads, “In a sea of generic crime dramas, Dept. Q stakes its declare amongst the thrilling, enthralling, and elegant thanks to a successful forged and veteran artistic Scott Frank.”

One critic singled out Goode’s performance, noting, “Matthew Goode stands out with a efficiency that subtly nods to the analytical spirit of Doctor House, lending his character an depth and multifaceted wit that feels both acquainted and revolutionary.”

Meanwhile, over on IMDb, one user hailed Dept. Q as the “best crime show on Netflix in years,” adding, “A gripping masterpiece that calls for a second season.”

Dept. Q is out there for streaming on Netflix proper now.