Denmark, 2016. A blurred note is found in a bottle that has traveled across the ocean for a long time. After deciphering the cryptic note, Department Q follow a sinister trail that leads them to investigate a case that occurred in 2008. At the same time, new tragic events take place that test their faith and deepest beliefs.
Directed by Hans Petter Moland
based on novel or book
denmark
co-workers relationship
religious fundamentalism
nordic noir
cold case
message in a bottle
brother sister relationship
afdeling q
faith vs atheism
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.5 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Carl Mørck
Fares Fares
Hafez el-Assad
Pål Sverre Hagen
Johannes
Jacob Lohmann
Elias
Amanda Collin
Rakel
Johanne Louise Schmidt
Rose Knudsen
Jakob Oftebro
Pasgård
Signe Anastassia Mannov
Lisa
Søren Pilmark
Marcus Jacobsen
Louis Sylvester Larsen
Trygve
Michael Brostrup
Børge Bak
Morten Kirkskov
Lars Bjørn
Crew
Hans Petter Moland
Director
Nikolaj Arcel
Screenplay
Jussi Adler-Olsen
Writer
Nikolaj Arcel
Writer
Nicklas Schmidt
Original Music Composer
Nicolaj Monberg
Editor
Olivier Bugge Coutté
Editor
John Andreas Andersen
Director of Photography
Peter Aalbæk Jensen
Producer
Louise Vesth
Producer
Fabian Gasmia
Co-Producer
Gisle Tveito
Sound Designer
Popular Reviews
35 reviews
Louie
10.0★ · 02/22/26
MY SHAYLAAAAA💔
Carl come home the kids miss you
MY SHAYLAAAAA💔
Carl come home the kids miss you
Lasse Jørgensen
7.3★ · 07/19/25
Viborg nævnt i medierne
Viborg nævnt i medierne
Wenzel
6.0★ · 01/19/25
fuck you carl mørck, i hate you
fuck you carl mørck, i hate you
Claudiamoret
6.0★ · 10/06/24
en esta película se juntan mis 3 mayores miedos: lo religioso, los hospitales y los niños
en esta película se juntan mis 3 mayores miedos: lo religioso, los hospitales y los niños
James
9.0★ · 05/21/23
I think this is my favourite of the Department Q films I’ve seen. The balance of humour and seriousness is great and the chemistry between Carl and Assad is the best it’s been in the series. The absolutely batshit crazy evil for the sake of being evil villain is pretty great too.
I think this is my favourite of the Department Q films I’ve seen. The balance of humour and seriousness is great and the chemistry between Carl and Assad is the best it’s been in the series. The absolutely batshit crazy evil for the sake of being evil villain is pretty great too.
