Back in 2007, before he became TV’s go-to auteur for smart genre programming for grown-ups, Oscar nominated writer Scott Frank made a transition to directing with The Lookout, a twisty slab of neo-noir that features, among other things, my favorite performance from Matthew Goode, in a charmingly vicious turn.
It’s been 18 years, but Frank and Goode have finally reteamed for Netflix’s Dept. Q, a nine-episode adaptation of the first book in Jussi Adler-Olsen’s series of Danish crime novels — though I say “finally” as if there’s a there are zillions of us Lookout-istas clamoring for this reunion.
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The Bottom Line Solid mystery, great ensemble, ample ongoing potential.
Airdate: Thursday, May 29 (Netflix)
Cast: Matthew Goode, Kelly Macdonald, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, Jamie Sives, Kate Dickie
Creators: Scott Frank,
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