Q’ Season 2, including plot details and casting news.
Production for Season 2 of Q’ has kicked off in Edinburgh, Scotland, marking the show’s return to those moody, atmospheric streets. Matthew Goode is back again as Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck. According to Netflix/Techradar and Screen Rant, nine new cast members have joined, promising an even more dynamic ensemble this time. The series hasn’t changed its core: Morck leads a maverick team that dives into cold cases from the basement of an Edinburgh police station. Things are definitely heating up for Dept.
This season, Carl and his band of misfits tackle a terrible crime hidden in the highest echelons of Scottish society,”.
Dept Q. season 2 follows “DCI Carl Morck heading up the maverick Dept. Q from the basement of an Edinburgh police station, charged with cases previously deemed unsolvable,” according to Screen Rant.
Filming’s picked up again in Edinburgh, letting the city’s dark streets heighten the tension while giving the story its signature edge. The plot’s still anchored by Carl Morck and his work leading Department Q, where old cases are never forgotten—just waiting to be cracked. Adapted straight from the Danish novels, the series holds onto its Nordic suspense, though this season pushes boundaries thanks to a “terrible crime hidden in the highest echelons of Scottish society.” That new narrative turn, which Netflix has described in advance, signals the show’s moving into deeper, more complicated territory and promises higher stakes in every episode.
Returning Cast Anchors the Season
Screen Rant points out that the central cast from the first season hasn’t gone anywhere. Matthew Goode returns as Carl Morck, diving back into a role that’s both stubbornly persistent and quietly wounded—a combination viewers loved in the debut. Also, Alexej Manvelov steps in once again as Akram Salim, whose sharp investigative skills keep the team moving forward. Leah Byrne’s back as Detective Constable Rose Dickson, and Jamie Sives is still on board as Detective Sergeant James Hardy.
Huge Wave of New Cast Members
But this time, Techradar confirms nine brand-new faces are joining the ensemble, directly ramping up both drama and complexity. Integrating so many new characters signals Netflix’s ambition: Aisling Franciosi arrives as Kimmie, Greg Wise joins as Derek Powell, and Nicholas Rowe steps in as Thomas Fulton. Plus, Tony Curran’s taking on the role of Winnie Calderwood, with Hamish Clark playing Christopher Herron. Alex Fe’s among the additions, too. The expanded cast isn’t just for show—industry commentators say it’ll help the series treat each season as a standalone mystery, yet with ongoing character arcs building season after season.
Plot Details Signal High-Stakes Intrigue
Netflix’s official description for Season 2 signals a hunt for justice that won’t come easy. Morck and his team’s push into the “highest echelons of Scottish society” forces them to battle not just criminals—but the institutions that protect them. this season won’t stick to typical procedural fare; instead, it’ll cross into gritty political intrigue and psychological suspense, making the detectives’ journey more dangerous with every clue they chase.
