‘Dept. Q’ Season 2 Adds 10 to Cast, Starts Production

The highly anticipated second season of the hit crime series “Dept. Q” is now in production in Scotland, with a star-studded cast and intriguing new plotlines. The show, which is set and filmed in Edinburgh, follows DCI Carl Morck and his team of detectives as they tackle unsolvable cases from the basement of a police station.

Returning for Season 2 are fan-favorite actors Matthew Goode, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, and Jamie Sives, reprising their roles as the quirky investigators. Joining the cast are talented newcomers including Aisling Franciosi, Greg Wise, Nicholas Rowe, Tony Curran, Hamish Clark, Alex Ferns, Ross Anderson, Rebecca Root, Isla Johnston, and Amy Brenneman.

The show, written and directed by Scott Frank and produced by Left Bank Pictures, promises to deliver a mix of dark humor, suspense, and complex mysteries. Executive producers Scott Frank, Rob Bullock, and Charlotte Moore are excited to bring viewers a thrilling new storyline that delves into the dark underbelly of Scottish society.

In a statement, Bullock shared, “This season, Carl and his band of misfits tackle a terrible crime hidden in the highest echelons of Scottish society. It is a story for our times: rich and powerful people who believe they are above the law. Carl, of course, knows otherwise. It’s a joy to be working with master storyteller Scott Frank once again, along with the rest of team dolally. We applaud Netflix’s courage for letting them loose once again.”

Netflix’s Manda Levin added, “Season 1 of ‘Dept. Q’ made us laugh and cry; it shocked and intrigued us; we fell in love with the characters and with the incredibly vivid and iconic world that Scott Frank and his amazing team conjured up in one of our very favorite cities. That it was embraced so wholeheartedly by an audience in Scotland, in the rest of the U.K., and across the world, was thrilling. The story of Season 2 is as darkly delicious as you’d expect, and Carl and his glorious gang will have their work cut out pinning down the perpetrators as we launch back in for more!”

With a talented cast, gripping storyline, and a dedicated production team behind the scenes, Season 2 of “Dept. Q” promises to be a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and mystery thrillers. Stay tuned for more updates as the show continues to captivate audiences around the world.