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So, you know how some detectives seem to do everything in their power to get fired but somehow still keep their badge? That is basically Carl Morck for you. He is grumpy, he is stubborn, and he is always fighting with the system. And despite all that, here he is, back for another round in Dept. Q.

Yes, you heard that right. Netflix has confirmed that the hit mystery series is officially returning for season two, and the fans could not be happier. The first season of the show was released in May this year and instantly hit the charts on Netflix. With only nine episodes in the first season, the show left fans craving for more.

The show follows Carl, who got shoved into this basement office with a mismatched crew of investigators. But Carl is a smart guy. So instead of taking it as punishment, these investigators have made it their thing. They dig into unsolved cases that everyone else had long given up on. Think of it as cold-case drama meets sarcastic workplace comedy, but with a lot of shadows, rainy streets, and a healthy dose of Edinburgh moodiness.

Season one of Dept. Q was a surprise gem. It spent six weeks hanging out in Netflix’s Global Top Ten, which tells you people got hooked on Carl and his ragtag squad. Alongside Goode, you have got Alexej Manvelov as Akram, Leah Byrne as Rose, and Jamie Sives as Hardy. Together, they are the kind of team that looks completely wrong on paper but somehow clicks perfectly on screen.

And the city itself? Edinburgh is basically another character. The winding streets, gloomy skies, and history-soaked buildings make every shot feel like a painting. When Netflix says production is heading back there for season two, you just know it is going to keep that same atmospheric vibe that made the first run so addictive.

Let’s talk about the creator behind it all: Scott Frank. He is the same guy who gave us The Queen’s Gambit. He knows how to make complicated, moody characters feel alive, and Carl Morck might just be one of his best yet. Goode himself even joked in a statement that he’s excited to see what Scott will pull out of his “magic quill” this time. And that’s how you know the cast is just as invested as the fans.

Of course, Netflix is hyping it up too. According to Tudum, execs Mona Qureshi and Manda Levin called season one “best-in-class storytelling” and said they are thrilled to bring Carl and his “glorious misfits” back to screens. It is clear the streamer knows they have got something special here and not just another crime show. What makes this one special is that it balances mystery with character quirks in a way that makes you actually care about the people behind the cases.

There aren’t many details yet about the actual cold case, the member of Dept. Q will be tackling this time, but if season one taught us anything, it is that no mystery is ever as simple as it looks. And honestly, half the fun is watching Carl roll his eyes through it all while somehow piecing the puzzle together.