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A crew member working on the Netflix series “Dept. Q” has died on set in Edinburgh after filming wrapped for Season 2. The production company behind the series, Left Bank Pictures, said it is “deeply shocked and saddened
by the tragic death.”
The man has not been named, and specific details about the incident have yet to be reported. Police were called to FirstStage Studios in Scotland on Thursday afternoon after the crew member was seriously injured. Emergency services responded to the incident, but the man ultimately died.
The death took place after cameras stopped rolling, meaning the incident could have taken place during the dismantling of sets. Scottish police confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious, “however, inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of a member of our ‘Dept. Q’ crew,” a spokesperson for Left Bank Pictures said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time, and we are offering support for those affected.”
Representatives for Netflix did not immediately respond to Variety‘s request for comment.
A popular and award-nominated crime series, “Dept. Q” is one of Netflix’s biggest international hits in the past few years. The show stars Matthew Goode as emotionally scarred detective Carl Morck, who returns to police work months after a traumatizing injury. The first season aired on Netflix in May 2025 and was renewed for a second season a few months later.
