In the year 2013, in the picturesque country of Denmark, two dedicated and determined police officers, Carl Mørck and Hafez el-Assad, found themselves at the helm of Department Q. This unique department was established with the sole purpose of unraveling long-forgotten mysteries and unsolved cases. Their latest undertaking involved delving into the perplexing disappearance of the esteemed politician, Merete Lynggaard. It was a puzzling case that had baffled investigators for five years, ever since she vanished without a trace while on a ferry with her brother. As Mørck and el-Assad immersed themselves in the intricate web of clues and secrets surrounding Merete's disappearance, they were determined to bring closure to this enigmatic cold case and unearth the truth hidden in the shadows of Denmark's past.