r/netflix • u/Arr0zBlanco • Jul 25 '25

Recommendation SANDMAN and DEPT Q are must watch shows

Pretty much what the headline reads. Sandman is truly a marvelous production. Tom Sturridge IS Morpheus. Voice, demeanor, everything. The cinematography is gorgeous.

And Dept Q—my gosh, I could watch it for just Karl and Akram’s bickering alone🤣🤣

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u/africanlivedit Jul 25 '25

Where is the Dept Q renewal FFS?!

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u/Arr0zBlanco Jul 25 '25

I am sorely hoping Netflix doesn’t cancel. So get the word out there so that Dept Q gets more viewers and hopefully it’ll make them renew it

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u/josiahpapaya Jul 25 '25

It probably should be renewed…. But it’s my ubderstanding it’s basically a remake of a book thats already been remade a couple times.

Kind of like Dragon Tattoo.

I think there’s still a few books left in the series it’s based on.

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u/oxgillette Jul 25 '25

Ten novels and six films, with the remaining four scheduled.

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u/International_Try660 Jul 26 '25

I didn't like it. The story was boring.

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u/africanlivedit Jul 25 '25

It’s been nominated for some Emmys which I think will be its saving grace.

But hate that it’s taking so long to renew it.

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u/youriqis20pointslow Jul 25 '25

Dept Q didn’t really draw me in as much as Queens Gambit did. I guess once ive watched a couple detective shows the similarities kind of jump out.

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u/gergasi Jul 25 '25

I honestly thought it was a Britbox/ITV thing that Netflix licensed instead of an original. Certainly got that Broadchurch, Unforgotten, Happy Valley, Responder sort of vibe.

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u/Arr0zBlanco Jul 25 '25

It’s Karl and Akram’s characters that really caught me. I dont even like detective shows that much, but for those characters, I will definitely stay tuned.

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u/NerdDexter Jul 25 '25

Same. Gets a lot of praise here but I just can't get into it. Acting is weak and I just dgaf about any of the characters.

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u/vaginawithteeth1 Jul 26 '25

I couldn’t get into it for some reason. I’ll definitely have to try again though because I keep hearing good things. I’m a huge fan of detective shows usually.

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u/phaajvoxpop Jul 25 '25

DeptQ, a well deserved recognition for a talent like Matthew Goode.

We need more of these Tartan Noir.

There’s an underrated series, Netflix Original, Godless by the same show runners/writer, Scot Frank

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u/bawk15 Jul 26 '25

"There’s an underrated series, Netflix Original, Godless by the same show runners/writer, Scot Frank"

... who also made Queen's Gambit

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u/Then_Row3400 Jul 25 '25

Akram is something else haha

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u/danishvz Jul 25 '25

Everyone is talking about Akram. I’m over here lovin Ruby!

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u/008Zulu Jul 25 '25

Sandman was awesome, I cried during the finale. I am going to enjoy rewatching all eps back to back.

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u/LiangHu Jul 25 '25

started watching dept q, didnt rly catch my attention, I only checked out because of so many good reviews

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u/Pelayo_217 Jul 25 '25

My issue with Dept Q was the overly done cranky and grumpy British police detective. We’ve seen that role on so many shows and movies already. Most recent example Slow Horses. Just a real arsehole being mean to everyone.

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u/AgentStansfield24 Jul 25 '25

(In Sandman voice): Yes.

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u/Cinemaphreak Jul 25 '25

Dept Q might be the most underwhelming and ultimately disappointing show on Netflix this year.

Great characters, top notch episodes.

But ends in such a contrived, unrealistic and pedestrian why possible.

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u/topknotdetective Jul 25 '25

It’s a book series. It’s not the end

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u/messengers1 Jul 25 '25

If you enjoy sandman so much, you should give American Gods a try, especially S1. It is a masterpiece that probably influences tv version of Sandman. S2-3 with different show runners so it went down hill. The story is perfect.

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u/oxgillette Jul 25 '25

Unfortunately it’s incomplete and unlikely to get the final season.

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u/Arr0zBlanco Jul 25 '25

I want to watch American Gods, but can’t find it streaming for free anywhere 😭😭

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

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u/Arr0zBlanco Jul 25 '25

Unfortunately it’s not available for free on Prime Video for me. I’m in USA. It makes me pay for that show

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u/messengers1 Jul 25 '25

Starz Channel/Starz-app or add-on on Amazon Prime.

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u/nsanegenius3000 Jul 25 '25

Dept. Q storyline was meh but the characters were good.

Sandman episodes were hit or miss.

Netflix hasn't had a good English speaking show since Ozark.

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u/GushStasis Jul 26 '25

Yeah i always find UK crime shows' plots and twists quaint. Like watching your little brother trying to do a big boy activity. The editing, musical score, and overall vibe all lend themselves to creating great tension and a sense of foreboding, but in the end it's usually just corny, convoluted village intrigue. And on top of that sometimes cheap-looking sets amplify the corniness

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u/LaconicSuffering Jul 26 '25

I sort of enjoyed Dept Q after I binged The Rookie. But my issue was that it focused on one case only, whereas the description said many cold cases. I was hoping for much more cases that would in time create character development and then lead to big case in the end.
I enjoyed all the characters (with the exception of the villains and victim). I just wished they grew more.

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u/gergasi Jul 28 '25

100%, I also wished they had gone with more variety. Doesn't have to be a monster-of-the-week thing like Law & Order, but 1 case over 1 season feels draggy and melodramatic.

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u/Few_Career_426 Jul 25 '25

Can Anybody Please Recommend Any Best Show To Watch