‘Dept. Q’ Production Mourns the Death of a Crew Member in Edinburgh After Filming Wraps on New Season

Behind every television series is a large crew whose work rarely makes it into the credits viewers remember. For Netflix’s Edinburgh-set crime drama ‘Dept. Q’, that team has spent months on location, bringing the show’s moody, cold-case world to life. Now the production has been struck by tragic news.

The series stars Matthew Goode as DCI Carl Morck, the detective who heads up a cold case unit from the basement of an Edinburgh police station. The first season scored 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and spent six weeks on the Netflix Top 10. That success led to a renewal, and a second season began shooting in the Scottish capital.

According to a report from Variety, a crew member working on the show has died in Edinburgh after filming on the second season wrapped. The man has not been named, and specific details about the incident have not yet been reported. The death reportedly took place after cameras stopped rolling, which means it could have happened during the dismantling of sets.

Left Bank Pictures, the production company behind the series, responded to the news with a statement. The company said it is deeply shocked and saddened by the loss. No further information about the circumstances has been shared publicly, and it would be inappropriate to speculate while details remain unconfirmed.

The reported timing is what makes the news especially sobering. Filming on the second season wrapped on October 24, 2026, closing out a shoot that took the show well beyond Edinburgh. The wrap-down period is typically busy, with crews taking apart sets and clearing locations.

The second season was a larger undertaking than the first. Production began around June or July 2026 in Edinburgh. Netflix confirmed that the core cast would return alongside nine new faces.

Behind the camera, Scott Frank is writing and directing. He serves as an executive producer alongside Rob Bullock of Left Bank Pictures and Charlotte Moore. The production has also invested in local talent: Screen Scotland, Sony, Netflix and Left Bank Pictures funded training for 60 young people, according to the BBC.

That commitment to the local industry makes the loss feel even more personal for Edinburgh’s film and television community. A show filmed and set in the city relies on many local crew members who work long hours to get each scene right. The news has hit a team that had only just finished a long shoot.

For now, the focus is on the crew member’s family, friends and colleagues. The production has not announced any changes to its schedule, and there is no confirmed release date for the second season. Netflix has not announced a premiere, though the second half of 2027 is the expected window.

Additional details are likely to emerge as the situation develops. Any further information will probably come from official statements by the production company, the streamer or the relevant authorities. Until then, it is best to rely on confirmed reports and avoid guesswork.

The series has built a loyal audience since it debuted in May 2025. The first season drew in 222 million hours of viewing worldwide. That fan base, along with the people who worked on the show, will likely be thinking of the crew member’s loved ones.

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