Honestly, I think people are into Dept Q on Netflix because it just doesn't feel like another copy-paste crime show, you know? The main dude, Carl Morck, is actually super broken after losing his partner, and seeing that raw kind of pain isn't something you get in most detective stuff. Plus, having someone like Matthew Goode, who people usually see in more polished roles, play this kind of messy character really drags you in. The show dives right into dealing with trauma and not just solving cases, and it feels way more personal.

I remember binging it and, like, actually caring about the characters instead of it just being about catching bad guys. The side characters have a lot going on too, especially Akram's backstory as a Syrian ex-cop. The atmosphere is intense, almost cinematic, not like most stuff where it’s all flashy for no reason. Sure, it’s not perfect—some plot bits get kind of tangled—but it’s got way more heart than shows trying to be the next big crime thing. Definitely not just your average detective series, and fans of the genre notice that big time.