Scott Frank Brings Scandi Noir to Scotland's Streets
In Scotland's streets, a new series meets, Department Q's dark humor and twists greet.
In Denmark's land, a writer did dwell,
Jussi Adler-Olsen, with stories to tell.
He offered his rights to Scott Frank one day,
A partnership that would change the way.
Jussi Adler-Olsen, with stories to tell.
He offered his rights to Scott Frank one day,
A partnership that would change the way.
Ten books now in the series, a feat so grand,
The first, Department Q, made into a Netflix band.
A major production, with a Scottish twist,
The story unfolds, with a new cultural wrist.
The first, Department Q, made into a Netflix band.
A major production, with a Scottish twist,
The story unfolds, with a new cultural wrist.
Scott Frank said, "We tried an American way,
But Boston didn't feel right, come what may."
In Berlin, he met Rob, with a Scandi noir in mind,
A Tartan noir was born, with a story to unwind.
But Boston didn't feel right, come what may."
In Berlin, he met Rob, with a Scandi noir in mind,
A Tartan noir was born, with a story to unwind.
Six years passed, before production began,
Edinburgh was chosen, with its varied terrain.
The Royal Mile, a perfect backdrop, so fair,
Scott said, "I love this place, we'll film here, with care."
Edinburgh was chosen, with its varied terrain.
The Royal Mile, a perfect backdrop, so fair,
Scott said, "I love this place, we'll film here, with care."
Matthew Goode, a period drama star,
Played DCI Carl Morck, a character so far.
Damaged and shambolic, with a heart of gold,
He led the misfits, with a story to be told.
Played DCI Carl Morck, a character so far.
Damaged and shambolic, with a heart of gold,
He led the misfits, with a story to be told.
The Scottish cast, with their unique flair,
Brought the characters to life, with humor and care.
Kelly Macdonald, Kate Dickie, and more,
Agreed that the Scottish setting was the perfect score.
Brought the characters to life, with humor and care.
Kelly Macdonald, Kate Dickie, and more,
Agreed that the Scottish setting was the perfect score.
Scott Frank listened, to the rhythms and words,
He wove them into the script, with a writer's chords.
Authentic Scots dialogue, a treasure to share,
Doolally, scooby, and more, with no need to compare.
He wove them into the script, with a writer's chords.
Authentic Scots dialogue, a treasure to share,
Doolally, scooby, and more, with no need to compare.
The cast came up with phrases, so funny and bright,
Scott was delighted, with the way it all took flight.
A sequel, perhaps, up to the audiences to say,
But Scott would love to continue, in a major way.
Scott was delighted, with the way it all took flight.
A sequel, perhaps, up to the audiences to say,
But Scott would love to continue, in a major way.