Netflix has announced that a new series of the Edinburgh-set crime drama Dept Q is coming to the small screen.
A second series of the show, which both takes place in and was largely filmed in Scotland’s capital, has been commissioned.
The crime procedural series – an adaptation of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s novels – will remain based in Scotland “following the success of the location in the first series”, the network said.
Actor Matthew Goode will return as DCI Carl Morck along with his team of misfits – Alexej Manvelov as Akram, Leah Byrne as Rose and Jamie Sives as Hardy.
The titular Dept Q, set up in the basement of an Edinburgh police station, are charged with investigating cases previously deemed unsolvable.
The renewal follows the success of the show’s debut series which captivated audiences with its shocking twists and turns.
Netflix (Image: Netflix) Fans praised its darkly humorous style, which explores complex mysteries not just of the cases but of the detectives themselves.
Season 1 spent 6 weeks in the Global Top Ten shows on Netflix.
Netflix Showrunners Mona Qureshi and Manda Levin said: “We are raring to return to Carl Morck and his band of glorious misfits at Dept. Q.
“Scott Frank brought us best-in-class storytelling and thrilled Netflix audiences worldwide. We can’t wait to see what Morck and the gang uncover in Season 2…. Edinburgh, we’re back.”
Rob Bullock, Executive Producer, Left Bank Pictures said: “So, we are going downstairs to Dept. Q for a second season.
“We at Left Bank Pictures nervously await what Scott has in store for his alter-ego Carl Morck, and the other enabling members of team do-lally. We salute Netflix’s courage to let them loose once again.”
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No dates have yet been given for when filming will begin, or the new series will air. But cast and crew say they are excited to start work soon.
Writer and Director Scott Frank added: “I’m grateful to the folks at Netflix, as well as our shining cast and crew, for once more risking their careers to enable my folly.”
Matthew Goode said: “I’d like to thank Netflix for giving us the opportunity to further investigate Department Q’s storylines. We have a wonderful cast and crew, headed by our resident genius Scott Frank.
“I cannot wait to read what comes from his magic quill.”
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