Meet The Cast Of 'Dept. Q' Including Kelly Macdonald, Matthew Goode And Kate Dickie
You'll want to add this to your to-watch list.
While there never seem to be a shortage of crime thriller series, it can sometimes feel as though few series actually cut above the rest, enter: Netflix's latest offering, Dept. Q. Packed with refreshing storytelling, character arcs and locations from beginning to end, Dept. Q. is the latest thriller to bump up to the top of your to-watch list.
Created by director Scott Frank, and based on the book series by Danish writer Jussi Adler-Olsen, the Scottish crime thriller sees a less than friendly police detective tackle a cold case, with an eccentric group of police officers by his side.
If like us, you've already started binging the series and want to know more about the stellar cast ensemble which includes Matthew Goode, Kelly Macdonald, Kate Dickie and more, keep reading below.
Dept. Q Cast List
- Matthew Goode as Carl Morck
- Chloe Pirrie as Merritt Lingard
- Jamie Sives as James Hardy
- Mark Bonnar as Stephen Burns
- Alexej Manvelov as Akram Salim
- Leah Byrne as Rose
- Kelly Macdonald as Dr. Rachel Irving
- Kate Dickie as Moira Jacobson
Matthew Goode as Carl Morck
Who is Carl Morck? He is detective working in Edinburgh that has been assigned the role of setting up Department Q, a cold case unit after being involved in a shooting which killed a police office, left him injured and paralysed his best friend and partner.
Who is Matthew Goode? He is an English actor who has previously starred in Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister, Chasing Liberty, The Good Wife and The Imitation Game.
Kate Dickie as Moira Jacobson
Who is Moira Jacobson? Jacobson works as Carl's commanding officer.
Who is Kate Dickie? She is a Scottish actor who is best known for her role as Lysa Arryn in Game Of Thrones.
Kelly Macdonald as Dr. Rachel Irving
Who is Dr. Rachel Irving? She is a police officer that is in charge of handling Carl's post-shooting mandated therapy sessions.
Who is Kelly Macdonald? She is a seasoned Scottish actor who has previously starred in Trainspotting, Nanny McPhee, No Country For Old Men and Brave.
Chloe Pirrie as Merritt Lingard
Who is Merritt Lingard? She is a a ruthless and ambitious prosecutor who (no spoilers) plays a key part in the story of Department Q.
Who is Chloe Pirrie? She is a Scottish actor who has previously starred in The Victim, Temple and The Queen’s Gambit.
Jamie Sives as James Hardy
Who is James Hardy? He is Carl's former partner, who was also devastatingly injured in the shooting, but begins to find a new lease in life through consulting Carl on his cases.
Who is Jamie Sives? A Scottish actor who has featured in the stage production of King James III, Frontier and Annika.
Mark Bonnar as Lord Advocate Stephen Burns
Who is Stephen Burns? He is Merritt's boss.
Who is Mark Bonnar? He is a Scottish actor who has previously starred in Guilt, Shetland and Line Of Duty.
Alexej Manvelov as Akram Salim
Who is Akram Salim? He is an assistant police officer who was forced to flee Syria as a refugee. He is often overlooked and underestimated despite doing well in his job... until he joins Department Q.
Who is Alexej Manvelov? He is a Russian actor who has previously appeared in Chernobyl, Jack Ryan and The Contractor.
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