Netflix’s Dept. Q: A Grimy, Thrilling Nordic Noir
TL;DR
Netflix's series Dept. Q, based on Jussi Adler-Olsen's novels and created by Scott Frank, is visually stunning and well-acted but suffers from a preposterous and implausible plot, especially in its central mystery involving prolonged captivity and revenge.
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