{"id":306708,"date":"2025-06-15T15:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T22:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/?p=306708"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:23:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:23:18","slug":"meet-detective-carl-morck-the-new-netflix-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/meet-detective-carl-morck-the-new-netflix-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Detective Carl Morck, the new Netflix series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans of crime dramas are in for a treat with Netflix&#8217;s latest offering, &#8220;Dept. Q,&#8221; a gripping series based on the acclaimed novels by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Created by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani, the show follows the troubled detective Carl Morck, portrayed by Matthew Goode, who leads a special unit tasked with solving cold cases in Scotland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The series delves into Morck&#8217;s haunting past, marked by a traumatic shooting that left him severely injured and his partner paralyzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dept. Q | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/72hK6FUmm8o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Netflix Expand the Dept. Q Universe? Fans Speculate on Future Seasons and Spin-offs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Struggling with the emotional aftermath, he finds himself in the basement of an underfunded department, surrounded by a motley crew of officers. Together, they strive to unravel the mysteries behind the unsolved crimes that have long plagued the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-starring a talented ensemble that includes Chloe Pirrie, Kelly Macdonald, Shirley Henderson, and Kate Dickie, &#8220;Dept. Q&#8221; is already garnering significant attention. <strong>The series has achieved an impressive 85% rating from critics and an even higher 94% approval rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes<\/strong>, indicating that it resonates well with viewers seeking suspense and intrigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From the writer and director of The Queen&#39;s Gambit, DEPT. Q premieres May 29.<br><br>Matthew Goode stars as brash, but brilliant detective recently exiled to the basement to lead a one-man cold case department. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DreeYxR9Ow\">pic.twitter.com\/DreeYxR9Ow<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Netflix (@netflix) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/netflix\/status\/1919769156037067027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With nine episodes averaging about an hour each, <strong>&#8220;Dept. Q&#8221; promises to deliver ample content for fans who thrive on thrillers, suspense<\/strong>, and the relentless pursuit of justice. The series not only captivates with its dramatic storytelling but also raises questions about the nature of trauma and redemption in the world of law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the show gains popularity, there&#8217;s speculation that Netflix may consider expanding the &#8220;Dept. Q&#8221; universe, potentially leading to additional seasons or spin-offs. Until then, viewers can enjoy the compelling narrative and complex characters that make this series a must-watch for any crime drama aficionado.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans of crime dramas are in for a treat with Netflix&#8217;s latest offering, &#8220;Dept. Q,&#8221; a gripping series based on the acclaimed novels by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen. Created by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani, the show follows the troubled detective Carl Morck, portrayed by Matthew Goode, who leads a special unit tasked with solving &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/meet-detective-carl-morck-the-new-netflix-series\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Meet Detective Carl Morck, the new Netflix series&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9265,"featured_media":306709,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[1015],"tags":[1048,1827],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[6998],"class_list":["post-306708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-netflix","tag-streaming","content-category-videos-en-linea"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9265"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=306708"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306708\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":306710,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306708\/revisions\/306710"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/306709"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=306708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=306708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=306708"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=306708"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=306708"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=306708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}