Is Dept Q Renewed For Season 2?
Dept Q has officially been renewed for season 2, with Netflix quietly confirming the news in mid-August. The announcement sparked plenty of excitement online, with one fan even dubbing it "the best news ever." This renewal honestly feels deserved—Matthew Goode is set to reprise his role as the perpetually intense DCI Carl Morck, and it's hard to imagine the show without his signature brooding energy. Alexej Manvelov (Akram), Leah Byrne (Rose), and Jamie Sives (Hardy) are also confirmed to return, promising a familiar lineup and more of that witty banter and emotional depth that makes the team fun to watch.
Rumors swirl that Kelly Macdonald may step back in as Dr. Rachel Irving, and fans are eager for the inevitable fresh faces, probably pulled from Jussi Adler-Olsen’s second novel in the series. With production reportedly returning to Edinburgh, even local bakeries are bracing for cast caffeine runs and late-night pastry orders.
Plot-wise, season 2 is expected to deliver another twisty ride. The story leans heavily on the second Adler-Olsen book, which revolves around the mysterious murder of a brother and sister in 1980s Denmark. Well, Denmark-in-the-show is played by Scotland now, but the intrigue remains. Carl, Akram, and company will tackle elite boarding school secrets, buried family trauma, and the kind of cold cases that spiral into active nightmares.
Creator Scott Frank has teased even more layered investigations, so expect late-night interrogations, fast food, and breakthroughs—not just on the criminal front but for the team’s personal baggage too. And let's be honest, whether Carl ever makes it to therapy on time is anyone's guess.
With Dept Q, it’s never just about solving the crime—half the suspense is watching the detectives survive themselves. Netflix’s renewal comes on the heels of seriously strong viewership, over 222 million hours streamed and top 10 placement globally. Clearly, fans weren’t ready to say goodbye to their favorite misfit crime solvers just yet.
