Dept. Q (2025)
A brilliant, abrasive detective and his misfit team unearth chilling Edinburgh cold cases with measured, cerebral suspense.
A brash but brilliant cop becomes head of a new police department, where he leads an unlikely team of misfits in solving Edinburgh's cold cases.
How intense is Dept. Q?
Dept. Q has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-MA.
What Dept. Q feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmosphericcerebral
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Dept. Q
US availability via TMDB, last checked Oct 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Dept. Q for you?
Is Dept. Q scary?
No. Dept. Q is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Dept. Q gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Dept. Q sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Dept. Q OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Dept. Q?
Dept. Q is streaming on Netflix.
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