It feels like I’ve encountered this story before. Department Q... [PONDERS] Was this already a film?! After watching the initial episode, I was puzzled because I clearly remembered something similar happening with [INSERT EPISODE 1 SPOILERS]. I spent roughly an hour debating whether to continue watching since I'm familiar with the general storyline from seeing the movie adaptation some time ago. Ultimately, …

The performances are strong across the board, with particularly noteworthy contributions from Goode, Pirrie, and Manvelov—though honestly, every actor involved did a commendable job. There’s a pleasing mix of comedic moments alongside more somber subject matter. My one significant issue concerns Lyle Jennings' storyline. Merritt would have been familiar with him, and even accounting for the passage of time and po…

Drawing inspiration from Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Danish novel "The Keeper of Lost Causes," and seemingly influenced by the 2013 Danish film adaptation, the Scottish series "Dept.Q" doesn't quite reach the standard set by its Scandinavian predecessor. There are certainly things to appreciate. The performances stand out as truly excellent; a group of experienced British actors forms the backbone of the production, allow…