Dept Q Season 2: Renewed, Cast, Filming Details & Release

If you tore through the first season of Dept. Q on Netflix, you’re probably already wondering when Detective Carl Morck will crack another cold case. Netflix officially renewed the series for a second season in August 2025, with filming scheduled to begin in Edinburgh in July 2026 — this article separates what’s confirmed from what’s still speculation.

Season 2 renewal announced: August 18, 2025 ·
Season 1 premiere on Netflix: May 29, 2025 ·
Filming location: Edinburgh, Scotland ·
Lead actor returning: Matthew Goode as Detective Carl Morck

Five key facts at a glance:

Is there a season 2 of Dept. Q?

Yes. Netflix officially renewed Dept. Q for a second season on August 18, 2025, as announced by Netflix Tudum (the streamer’s official news hub). The confirmation came just under three months after season 1 premiered on May 29, 2025.

When was season 2 announced?

Elle (culture and entertainment magazine) also reported the renewal on the same date, citing Netflix’s announcement. The quick turnaround signals strong viewership for the Danish detective series adaptation.

“Netflix has renewed the crime series Dept. Q for a second season.”

— Netflix Tudum, August 18, 2025

The implication: Netflix’s confidence in the franchise signals a long-term commitment to the series.

Is Dept. Q season 2 filming?

Yes, but production hasn’t started yet. According to What’s on Netflix (a dedicated streaming news outlet), filming is scheduled to begin on July 13, 2026 and continue through December 11, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Where is season 2 filming?

Both seasons are set and filmed in Edinburgh. Netflix Tudum notes the city’s architecture stands in for the Copenhagen setting of the original novels. Season 1 also shot in Edinburgh, making Scotland’s capital a production base.

The pattern: a nearly five-month shoot plus post-production makes 2028 a realistic worst-case window.

What will season 2 of Dept. Q be about?

Details are sparse, but Netflix has confirmed the new season will follow an original cold case story, continuing the format of the first season. The show is adapted from Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Department Q novels, meaning the writers can choose any of the published books—or an original plot—for the next investigation.

Will it follow the books?

Season 1 drew from the first novel The Keeper of Lost Causes. Season 2 could adapt The Absent One or another installment, but Netflix has not announced a specific source. Showrunner Scott Frank has a track record of blending novel material with new story threads, as seen in his previous work on Godless and The Queen’s Gambit.

Who shot Morck in Dept. Q?

The season 1 finale ended with Detective Carl Morck being shot by an unknown assailant, leaving his fate in doubt. As of the renewal announcement, Netflix has not revealed the shooter’s identity or confirmed whether the attack will be resolved in season 2’s first episode. The cliffhanger is likely a major plot thread for the new season.

Season 1 finale event: Morck shot by unknown assailant ·
Status: Unresolved as of August 2025

What city was Dept. Q filmed in?

Netflix’s own Tudum page states that the series is “set and filmed in Edinburgh, Scotland.” Season 2 will continue shooting there. The choice makes practical sense: Edinburgh offers period architecture that doubles for Copenhagen, plus established studio facilities.

IMDb News (a film-industry reference site) also confirms the Edinburgh filming location, though its article is a roundup rather than a primary production notice.

Who is in the Dept. Q season 2 cast?

What’s on Netflix reports that Matthew Goode will return as Detective Carl Morck. The same source states Alexej Manvelov (Akram), Leah Byrne (Rose), and Jamie Sives (Hardy) are all expected to return. No new cast members have been officially announced as of August 2025.

• Matthew Goode — Detective Carl Morck (confirmed, Netflix Tudum)
• Alexej Manvelov — Akram (reported by What’s on Netflix)
• Leah Byrne — Rose (reported by What’s on Netflix)
• Jamie Sives — Hardy (reported by What’s on Netflix)

What this means: the core Department Q team remains intact, giving continuity to the cold-case investigations.

When is the Dept. Q season 2 release date on Netflix?

Netflix has not announced a release date. Given that filming runs from July to December 2026, post-production and marketing mean the earliest possible window is the second half of 2027. What’s on Netflix estimates a release in late 2027 or early 2028. The earlier assumption of a 2026 release is no longer realistic.

The catch: anyone expecting a 2026 premiere will be disappointed by the production timeline.

The pattern: confirmed facts outnumber the unknowns, giving fans a solid foundation even without a premiere date.

For fans waiting for more Dept. Q, the picture is clear: the show is coming back, but patience will be required. The production timeline means a likely 2027–2028 arrival, and the cliffhanger shooter question remains open. For Netflix, the quick renewal signals confidence in the franchise. Viewers eager for more Matthew Goode as Morck should revisit season 1 and the original novels while the Edinburgh sets are being prepped — checking back every month for a trailer that won’t arrive until late 2026 at the earliest.