May 29, 2025 · 1h 5m
DCI Carl Morck returns to work after a near-fatal incident and finds himself head of a new department. A prosecutor faces a tough day in court.
Season 1 Episodes
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May 29, 2025 · 54m
As Carl and his new assistant start digging into their first cold case, he can't stop his personal demons encroaching on his professional life.
May 29, 2025 · 55m
Carl and Akram recreate the fateful ferry journey on their way to the Isle of Mhòr. A frustrated Rose makes her case for joining their Department.
May 29, 2025 · 55m
Rose goes to the island to find out what Carl couldn't. Akram finds a note which sends the investigation in an entirely new direction.
May 29, 2025 · 54m
The prosecutor's disappearance becomes connected with a death. A scuffle in a newspaper office sees Carl making headlines, and Moira sees a therapist.
May 29, 2025 · 48m
The police detain a suspect for the Leith Park shooting. Carl returns to the scene of the crime, before losing his temper in public once again.
May 29, 2025 · 52m
Carl makes some dangerous allegations to some powerful men, while Rose takes a fresh angle to uncover more information about Sam Haig.
May 29, 2025 · 43m
The kidnappers give their victim a clue as they press her for an answer to their question. Dept. Q gets closer to unravelling its own riddle.
May 29, 2025 · 1h 12m
A decades-old recording helps all the clues to fall into place. But as the pressure rises — in and out of the chamber — can Carl get there in time?
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Dept. Q Season 1 premiere?
Dept. Q Season 1 premiered on May 29, 2025.
How many episodes are in Dept. Q Season 1?
Dept. Q Season 1 has 9 episodes.
What is the first episode of Dept. Q Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Episode 1". It aired on May 29, 2025.
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