Netflix subscribers cannot get enough of a new series, calling it 'one of the best crime thrillers'.
There's no doubt that crime series, whether they be true crime or fictional, have a huge following on Netflix and other streaming platforms out there.
Recently, there's been a 'crazy' mini-series that gets 'more horrifying with each episode' and a 'gripping' new crime series dubbed the 'best of 2025 - but does a new crime show that's dropped on Netflix trump all of that?
The latest drama is the next big thing from Scott Frank, the creator of The Queen’s Gambit.
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The series, called Dept Q, focuses on a cold case department being set up within a Scottish police force.
A remake of a Danish book series, it stars the likes of Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, and Kate Dickie.
When deciding on what he would be making next, Frank knew he wanted Goode along for the ride.
"I’ve been working with him since 2006," the director told Tudum.
"Matthew just felt like this guy. I was writing with him in mind. I knew that he could do this and that he would lend this undeniable intelligence with his flintiness, but that he could also be emotional without being sentimental."
After landing on Netflix last week, many fans have flocked to social media to praise the 'superb' series.
"Dept Q, one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. It is excellent!!!!" one viewer penned on the 'Netflix Bangers' Facebook page.
Over on Twitter, another added: "Watching a superb series on Netflix called Dept Q. Great acting, writing and story, a lot of humour. Starts a bit dour but really develops in to a binge watch. If you haven’t seen it I’d give it a try. If you hate it, it wasn’t me."
While a third remarked: "Just finished watching Dept Q on Netflix, what a brilliant drama, Mathew Goode was brilliant as Carl. Also all the supporting cast were brilliant too. I hope Netflix are already preparing Season 2 I can’t wait, well done to all."
Dept Q sits at an impressive 81 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, meaning it's a must-watch for anyone into crime thrillers.
The series was given a four-star review by The Guardian's Lucy Mangan, who said: "This excellent crime drama is a grimy, gothic treat.
"The performances… are all first rate. (Goode, as the bearded, gaunt, increasingly haunted detective, is the blackly shining centrepiece.) The script is sharp and lean.
"A slightly harrowing treat, but a treat all the same."
Dept Q is available to stream on Netflix now.
Topics: Netflix, Streaming, Film and TV
Callum Jones