Good news for Dept. Q fans! Netflix has announced that the series will have a second season, meaning there will be more stories about Carl Morck and his team of investigators. If you were hooked on the first season, here’s when the new episodes are expected, what they might cover, and everything you need to know.
What will Dept. Q Season 2 be about?
So far, Netflix has only revealed that there will be a new season featuring a new case, but has not shared details about the plot. However, the way the first season ended gives clues about how the story might continue.
READ ALSO What role will Lady Gaga play in Wednesday season 2? We’ll tell you
At the end of the first season, Carl, Akram, and Dickson have settled into their basement workspace, ready to tackle more old cases. They are joined by Hardy, Morck’s veteran partner who was injured in the previous shooting, now joining the team as a new investigator.
In the second season, Carl will have to deal with trauma and guilt while facing a new unsolved case from the past. What will he investigate next? We’ll find out later.
When does Dept. Q Season 2 premiere?
Netflix has not confirmed the release date for the second season, but since the first season premiered this year, it is likely that the new episodes will arrive on the streaming platform in late 2026 or sometime in 2027.
Dept. Q Season 2: Cast
The new season will feature the return of the original cast and is expected to introduce more characters to add fresh twists to the story. The confirmed cast so far includes:
- Matthew Goode as Detective Carl Morck
- Alexej Manelov as Akram Salim
- Leah Byrne as DC Rose Dickson
- Jamie Sives as James Hardy
- Kate Dickie as Moira Jacobson
What is Netflix’s Dept. Q series about?
Dept. Q is a mystery series based on the novels by Jussi Adler-Olsen, following an unconventional team of investigators tasked with revisiting old cases previously considered unsolvable. Located in a police station basement, the department tackles unresolved crimes, known as Cold Cases, combining meticulous investigation, suspense, and unexpected twists in each episode.
The British series blends procedural drama, action, and dark humor, giving viewers both the thrill of the cases and insight into the detectives’ personalities. Throughout the series, the team must follow clues, confront clever criminals, and solve complex mysteries, all while racing against time to prevent the cases from being permanently archived.
READ ALSO Who really disappears in Stranger Things 5? Here’s what the creators of the series have to say
What Netflix subscription plans are available?
To watch Dept. Q on Netflix, you need an active subscription if you don’t have one yet. The streaming platform offers three subscription plans, each with different features depending on user needs. Here are the plans and what they include:
Standard with ads
- Most series and movies from the catalog
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
Standard
- Series and movies without ads
- Full mobile game catalog
- Content available in 1080p
- Downloads on 2 devices at once
- Option to add 1 extra member
Premium
- Access to all content
- View on 4 devices at once
- 4k quality
- Downloads on 6 devices at once
- Option to add 2 extra members
How much does a Netflix subscription cost?
Prices vary depending on the package:
- Standard with ads: $7.99
- Standard: $17.99
- Premium: $22.99
