Netflix's latest thriller series 'Department Q' will star Scottish actress Chloe Pirrie in a leading role, playing ruthless, ambitious prosecutor Merritt Linguard. She will star alongside Matthew Goode and Kelly McDonald in the series about Edinburgh detective Carl Morck who is sidelined after a violent incident and tasked with creating a new department to investigate cold cases.
The official synopsis of the show reveals more about Chloe's character, "Merritt, a ruthless and ambitious prosecutor, has quickly risen the ranks in the Crown Office. Merritt had a troubled childhood, raised by her absent father on the Isle of Mull. But after her brother William suffered a severe brain injury, she turned her life around and dedicated her life to him, whilst striving for justice in her role as prosecutor. However, in the wake of the biggest case of her career, Merritt decides she needs to make a change. As a result, Merritt and Carl’s paths collide.”
The show will be directed by Emmy-winning director Scott Frank who Chloe previously worked with on 'The Queens Gambit'. It is an adaptation of Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen‘s noir-thriller book series of the same name and is being produced by Left Bank Pictures, known for being the production company behind Netflix hit series 'The Crown'.
The 8-part series is currently in production and is likely to be released in 2025.
Chloe Pirrie is available for voiceovers from Anthea Represents. Click her image for her profile page and voiceover showreel.
