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Department Q

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description Department Q Overview

Department Q is a British crime drama television series based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s novels. The show follows Detective Kim Faber and forensic psychologist Rose Becker as they investigate complex criminal cases in Copenhagen. It's notable for its intricate psychological elements and compelling character dynamics. This series appeals to viewers who enjoy suspenseful mystery and thriller narratives, particularly those interested in crime procedurals with a strong focus on mental health aspects.

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United Kingdom

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Where is Netflix's Dept. Q set?

Netflix relocates Jussi Adler-Olsen's Danish cold-case stories to Edinburgh, Scotland. Matthew Goode plays DCI Carl Morck, who is assigned to run Department Q from a basement office.

Who works with Carl Morck in Department Q?

Carl's core team includes Akram Salim, played by Alexej Manvelov, and Rose Dickson, played by Leah Byrne. His injured former partner Hardy, played by Jamie Sives, also contributes to the first investigation.

Which Department Q book does the first Netflix season adapt?

The first season adapts the opening novel, commonly published in English as The Keeper of Lost Causes. It changes the Danish setting and character details while retaining the central cold case involving a missing public figure.

Is the Netflix Department Q the first screen adaptation of the books?

No. Adler-Olsen's novels previously inspired Danish-language films beginning with The Keeper of Lost Causes, starring Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Carl Mørck and Fares Fares as Assad.

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