Netflix’s Department Q: Will We Get Season 2?
Netflix’s Department Q threw viewers straight into the shadows of Edinburgh’s coldest cases—and walked out leaving plenty unsolved. The show follows Detective Carl Mørck, played by Matthew Goode, and Assad, his quietly sharp partner. It pulled its story from Jussi Adler-Olsen’s gritty Danish novels and, with Scott Frank (yep, the guy behind The Queen’s Gambit) running the show, it quickly built a loyal fanbase hanging on every episode.
Here’s the twist: despite all the excitement and a finale that left threads dangling, Netflix hasn’t given Season 2 the green light yet. As of June 2025, it’s radio silence from the streaming giant, even though everything about the ending screamed "to be continued." There’s no word on cancellation, either. The creators definitely set the table for more, and with Adler-Olsen’s books offering case after case, the show’s story potential stretches for seasons.
That uncertainty hasn’t cooled down the cast’s enthusiasm. Matthew Goode, who spent the season balancing Carl’s haunted past and relentless drive for justice, said in a recent interview that, frankly, the story "is begging for it"—meaning a renewal. Other regulars are also open to returning, although nobody is confirming deals or hinting at shooting schedules.
What Could Season 2 Bring?
The first season wrapped up its big question—what happened to missing prosecutor Merritt Lingard (Chloe Pirrie)?—with just enough answers to keep fans guessing, not satisfied. The finale left gaps and hinted at bigger conspiracies, leaving room for a second run. If Season 2 happens, it could circle back to Lingard’s fate, pick up on new leads, or dig into other cases lurking in the thick stack of source novels. One book, for example, centers on a young woman found dead in a suitcase. Another digs into the high-stakes world of political scandals and unsolved murders.
Beyond the cases, the show’s real secret weapon is its cast and their characters’ struggles. Carl Mørck’s hard edges mask more trauma than he cares to admit, and Assad’s outsider perspective makes for a complicated partnership. Every episode layered more tension and curiosity about their pasts—which fans are eager to see untangled.
If Netflix pushes forward, there’s little risk of running out of plot. Adler-Olsen’s Department Q series numbers well over a dozen books, each tossing Mørck and Assad into deeper, messier mysteries. This is the kind of literary source material that lets shows linger for years, much like other big book-to-screen hits.
No one at Netflix is hinting at a date for a possible Season 2. The first season only premiered in May 2025, so even if renewal comes soon, fans shouldn’t expect anything before late 2026 or even 2027. That’s a pretty standard stretch for the platform, known for taking their time between big-budget seasons.
For now, all eyes are on Netflix to see when—or if—they’re sending Mørck and Assad back into Edinburgh’s shadows for a fresh round of mysteries.
Jun, 5 2025