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Wales Online
20 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
I binge watched Netflix's new crime drama and here's why you should too
I binge watched Netflix's new crime drama and here's why you should too Netflix's new crime drama, Dept. Q, is a thrilling watch, and it looks like mystery fans agree with me Matthew Goode plays the sarcastic male lead Carl Morck. (Image: Netflix ) With an excellent 86% rating on fan and critic review site Rotten Tomatoes, it is clear that a large proportion of people agree with me, when I say that Netflix's new crime drama Dept. Q is a thrilling watch. Set in Edinburgh, sarcastic Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck played by Matthew Goode, has been assigned to a newly formed cold case unit, which is essentially a big PR stunt to make the police force look better. Following a traumatic incident that left him shot in the neck, his policing partner paralysed and a young PC dead, Carl must navigate his new life with trauma. He joins forces with a team of underdogs, mysterious Akram (Alexej Manvelov) who slowly reveals more about his life in Syria and DC Rose Dickson (Leah Byrne) who is battling with an alphabet of conditions including PTSD, OCD and ADHD. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . They decided that the first cold case they would tackle in the new department would be the disappearance of a prominent civil servant who vanished several years previously. Article continues below Despite not knowing what truly happened in the lead up to the event, or if she was even still alive four years after being abducted, they put all their energy into the investigation. Described by The Guardian as a "g rimy, gothic treat" the grey background of a rainy Scotland is the perfect accompaniment for some tragic crimes. Not only that, but the dryness of the Scottish sense of humour makes for a funny watch which contrasts the darkness of the show's plot. This is done in part by the script and by it's cast. Chloe Pirrie plays solicitor, Merritt Lingard (Image: Netflix ) Matthew and Alexej's characters are a perfect balance of chaos and calm, as we see their unconventional partnership develop through the course of the series. The DCI has past trauma and guilt from his previous partner's accident and as a result struggles to let people in. Matthew plays the character extremely well as we can see how he becomes more comfortable allowing his team to assist in the case. Chloe Pirrie plays Merritt Lingard, a hard solicitor who we slowly learn more about, including why she has such a tough exterior. The detectives delve into her tragic upbringing across the water, and her relationship with her family. With twists and turns around every corner, you feel truly immersed in the drama and the mystery of the show. You almost find yourself trying to solve the crimes and figure out what's happened as all of the new evidence comes in. Dept. Q has you gripped from the very first episode, which is good for those who are looking for a new crime drama, although it's not too good for those of us who don't want to interfere with our sleeping patterns. The series is set across nine episodes, each of which is roughly an hour long, which means if you start binging it late in the day you stay up way past your bedtime. So keep that in mind, and binge-watch sensibly. The crime fighting duo, Carl and Akram, are a great balance of sarcasm and calm (Image: Netflix ) Dept. Q is based on a series of books by Danish writer Jussi Adler-Olsen, so hopefully that means that the platform will adapt further books and continue the series. Knowing it was a book series makes a lot of sense really, as you're watching you can picture it being written and the Scandi Noir elements drawn in from its Danish writer. Despite not yet being renewed for a second season, Netflix is rumoured to have submitted Dept. Q for Best Drama Series at the Emmy Television Awards. Forbes has highly suggested, "that if Netflix is submitting this series for Emmy consideration, it thinks the show is high-quality, and that is a clear indication of a second season renewal." For now, if they want to get their Scottish crime drama fix, fans of the show will have to re-watch the series. For those of you who are yet to watch Dept. Q, what are you waiting for? Grab a can of IrnBru and get Netflix on the telly, you've got nine hours of intense Scottish detective work to watch. Article continues below
The Sun
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Russia warns against possible U.S. nuclear use in Iran
MOSCOW: Potential use of tactical nuclear weapons by the United States in Iran would be a catastrophic development, Russian state news agency TASS quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Friday. Peskov was commenting on what he called speculative media reports about that possibility. His comments, as reported by TASS, did not mention any media by name. The Guardian newspaper reported that U.S. defence officials were briefed that using conventional bombs against Iran's underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordow would not be enough to destroy it completely, and that destroying it would require initial attacks with conventional bombs and then dropping a tactical nuclear weapon from a B-2 bomber. However, the British newspaper said President Donald Trump was not considering using a tactical nuclear weapon on Fordow and the possibility was not presented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, in meetings in the White House Situation Room. Trump said on Thursday that any decision on potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict would be made within two weeks. Russia, which has close ties with Iran, has warned strongly against U.S. military intervention on the side of Israel.
The Sun
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Russia says any use of tactical nuclear weapons by US in Iran would be catastrophic, TASS reports
MOSCOW: Potential use of tactical nuclear weapons by the United States in Iran would be a catastrophic development, Russian state news agency TASS quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Friday. Peskov was commenting on what he called speculative media reports about that possibility. His comments, as reported by TASS, did not mention any media by name. The Guardian newspaper reported that U.S. defence officials were briefed that using conventional bombs against Iran's underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordow would not be enough to destroy it completely, and that destroying it would require initial attacks with conventional bombs and then dropping a tactical nuclear weapon from a B-2 bomber. However, the British newspaper said President Donald Trump was not considering using a tactical nuclear weapon on Fordow and the possibility was not presented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, in meetings in the White House Situation Room. Trump said on Thursday that any decision on potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict would be made within two weeks. Russia, which has close ties with Iran, has warned strongly against U.S. military intervention on the side of Israel.
Metro
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
JoJo Siwa hints at marriage with Chris Hughes weeks after confirming romance
JoJo Siwa says she's had 'so many thoughts' about marriage to Chris Hughes. The Dance Moms star, 22, struck up a romance with the former Love Island contestant, 32, on the British TV series Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year and revealed that she is missing him after returning to the US following a two-week stay at his home in the UK. Their relationship set tongues wagging during their time on the show, notably after JoJo split with partner Kath Ebbs shortly after exiting the Big Brother house. After going public with their relationship after weeks of rumours, JoJo opened up about her 'favourite person in the world' and how 'grateful and very happy' he makes her feel. The star admitted that she was missing her boyfriend and 'wished he was there' with her. Quizzed on whether she had contemplated marriage to Chris, she told TMZ she has 'so many thoughts' about tying the knot. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Siwa confirmed earlier this month that her relationship with Hughes was romantic rather than platonic and confessed that she is 'absolutely head over heels' in love with the reality star. She told The Guardian: 'It's not platonic anymore, and it's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way.' The former Nickelodeon star also rubbished claims that her romance with Chris was just a 'PR stunt.' 'Clearly, you've never been around us. I won't ever speak for him, but for me personally, the happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now,' she continued. 'Literally yesterday, I was massaging my cheeks; I've never [before] been in pain from smiling so much.' However, she admitted she can understand why others are intrigued by her and Chris being together. 'People can see our chemistry, and they got to see it develop,' she said. 'I think everyone's just curious, and I can't blame them.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video JoJo has declared meeting Chris as the 'best thing' that's ever happened to her and noted how her family have picked up on her change in demeanour since she competed on the reality show. She explained: 'Ever since Big Brother, genuinely. Even my family is like, 'What happened in there?' 'You know when you're alone, how you feel? You are your true, raw self. I've obviously felt like that before, but never around one single person.' More Trending It comes after JoJo clarified her sexuality after previously coming out as a lesbian, and then describing herself as Queer while in the Big Brother house. 'I think the most beautiful term now is queer,' JoJo told E! News. 'I think queer is an umbrella of, 'Look, I'm just me.' 'And I think the most beautiful thing about the LGBTQIA community is love is love. And that goes both ways.' The Karma hitmaker added: 'There's loads of beautiful, different sexualities. Sexuality and queerness is a lovely rainbow that has all different places, and it also has places on this rainbow that we don't even know exist yet.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: The moment Kim Woodburn savagely branded Phillip Schofield 'phoney' on This Morning MORE: Kim Woodburn wasn't perfect – but she was a gay icon MORE: Kim Woodburn's heartfelt message to fans in final video before her death
Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Russia Reacts to Trump Tactical Nuclear Bomb Report: 'Catastrophic'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Russia said the use of a tactical nuclear weapon by the U.S. in Iran would be "catastrophic" after a report that it had not been ruled out as an option for President Donald Trump, who is considering joining Israel's strikes. "There is a lot of speculation now," said Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, state news agency TASS reported. "Such a development of events would be catastrophic, but there is so much speculation that it is actually impossible to comment on it." The question is whether a bunker-buster bomb would be sufficient to destroy Iran's Fordow uranium enrichment facility, which is built deep into a mountain, or if it would take a tactical nuclear bomb to finish the job. The Guardian had reported that tactical nuclear weapons were considered more capable of destroying Fordow, citing unnamed defense officials, but that Trump was not presented with or considering them as an option. Later, Fox News reported that all military options were still on the table for the U.S., citing an unnamed top official, but that the military is very confident bunker-buster bombs could destroy Fordow. There has been no official comment from the U.S. about whether the use of a tactical nuclear weapon is being considered. Trump is giving himself two weeks to decide if he should strike Iran, a window of time for Tehran to avert such a fate by abandoning its nuclear program. It denies seeking to build a nuclear bomb, saying the program is for energy purposes. But Iran has enriched uranium to a level very close to that required for a bomb, and well beyond what is needed for civilian energy. Trump says Iran cannot be allowed to build a nuclear bomb. This is a developing article. Updates to follow.
