Fatal Incident on Dept. Q Set Claims Crew Member's Life.
On the set of the hit Netflix series Dept. Q, an awful event took place. The series' British production company, Left Bank Pictures, revealed on November 12 that an unidentified staff member passed away while on set.
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of a member of our Dept. Q crew,” a firm representative notified media outlets in a statement on November 13. “Our thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time, and we are offering support for those affected.”
The reason for death was not disclosed.
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As reported by local authorities, Left Bank Pictures, the company behind shows including Outlander and The Crown, had just finished season two at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh when the crime happened.
“Around 3 p.m. on Thursday, 12 Nov. 2026, we were called to a report of a man seriously injured at an industrial premises in the Bath Road area of Edinburgh,” the Edinburgh Reporter, a local publication, was informed by a Police Scotland representative. “Emergency services attended; however, the man was pronounced dead a short time later.”
Authorities noted, following the awful death, “The death is not being treated as suspicious, however, inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
The Edinburgh Police Department has been contacted by news organizations, but they have not yet received a response. A request for comment was sent to Left Bank Pictures by Netflix.
Philip Ross, a staff worker, also passed away while working at FirstStage Studios in 2022. Based on several sources, local authorities are still conducting a Fatal Accident Inquiry into his death.
“FirstStage Studios was devastated to learn of the tragic death of a contractor working for one of our production customers,” the business released a statement in 2022. “We understand an investigation is under way so cannot comment further save to offer our condolences to the contractor’s family and colleagues.”
Dept. Q, which stars Matthew Goode, Leah Byrne, Jamie Sives, and Alexej Manvelov, centers on a detective who investigates a cold case while dealing with a recent personal tragedy. In May 2025, the first season debuted.
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