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Some people have been left less than impressed after watching Netflix's new detective series Department Q. Filmed in the heart of Edinburgh and East Lothian, the show became available
for streaming on May 29 and quickly sparked discussion, and not always for the right reasons Several residents of the Scottish capital have taken issue with a particular detail in the
series. Throughout the episodes, there are mentions of 'Leith Park', a location that many insist doesn't exist. This reference to Leith Park has particularly irked those
familiar with the city. The production team shot scenes at various Edinburgh locations, including Leith Links and the Calders. The switch from 'links' to 'park' was
presumably made to resonate with an international audience, as the term 'links' is typically Scottish and may be confusing to viewers elsewhere, reports Edinburgh Live. Despite the
probable reason behind the choice, Edinburgh residents haven't hesitated to voice their opinions online. On X, one viewer commented: "Watched the first episode, looks good.
"It really bugged me when they kept saying Leith Park - which one Keddie, Vici or what it probably is the Links. Irrational but bugged me." Another person said: "Just finished
episode one and thoroughly enjoyed it (except for the references to Leith Park which made my ears bleed)." Another simply said: "Leith Park really annoyed me!" Edinburgh
comedian Jo Caulfield shared some of the quirks that her husband pointed out while watching the popular series. She tweeted: "Watching Dept Q (set in Edinburgh and Leith) with husband.
"HUSBAND: 'That bus doesn't go to Leith. And that street don't lead to the city council building.' ME: 'Shhhhh.' HUSBAND: 'And that bar is nowhere
near that church.'". The filming of the series took place last spring, with production teams setting up in various locations such as Edinburgh's West End, Portobello and
FirstStage Studios in Leith. The cast includes Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Kelly Macdonald, Alexej Manvelov, Shirley Henderson, Kate Dickie among other big names. Department Q launched on
Netflix on Thursday, May 29, swiftly climbing to the top spot in the streaming service's TV section. Variety praised the show as a "riveting watch", saying: "Dept Q is
deeply intense and complex. "Dark with neo-noir elements, the series' central mysteries are riveting, but its characters make it a standout." Entertainment Weekly lauded
Matthew Goode's performance as "grumpy perfection", adding: "The mystery comes to a satisfying - if a bit convoluted - conclusion, and Frank certainly leaves things open
for more grim (and grimly funny) adventures with his Dept Q misfits down the line."