Netflix's crime thriller Dept. Q has proven so gripping that viewers confess to binge-watching every episode in a single sitting. The series, which premiered on the platform in 2025, has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most addictive shows available, drawing audiences in from the very first episode.
The buzz began when a TV fan took to Reddit seeking recommendations for a show to get 'really pulled into and binge-watch for the night.' Responses flooded in, with many users singling out Dept. Q as a must-watch. One user wrote: 'Dept. Q was excellent on Netflix. Just started Slow Horses and loving it, but it’s on Apple TV.' Another admitted: 'Dept. Q I binged in a day! Definitely agree.'
Viewers Hooked from the Start
Several viewers echoed this sentiment, with one commenting: 'I came to recommend Dept. Q as well. I’ve recently started watching more British detective shows like Shetland and Broadchurch. They are really enjoyable.' Another added: 'I finished Dept. Q a few hours ago. Watched it straight through. Excellent show.' A fifth chimed in: 'Dept. Q was really good. Have to agree with you on that one!'
This isn't the first time a series has kept viewers up into the early hours, but the overwhelming consensus suggests Dept. Q is particularly compelling. The show has already been renewed for a second series, giving new viewers ample time to catch up before its return.
Plot and Cast
Dept. Q is a British crime thriller created by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani, inspired by the Department Q book series by Danish writer Jussi Adler-Olsen. The story follows Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck, played by Matthew Goode, a brilliant but guilt-ridden detective assigned to lead a new basement unit solving cold cases. He is aided by a team of 'misfits' as he struggles to cope with trauma and guilt following a violent workplace attack that left his partner paralysed and another officer dead.
