Dept. Q Star Reacts to Dramatic Merritt Lingard Ending and Her Fight to Rebuild

*Warning – contains major spoilers for Dept. Q*

One captivating element of the latest Netflix detective series, Dept. Q, lies in the journey of Chloe Pirrie’s character, Merritt Lingard, as she endures a harrowing and emotionally taxing ordeal.

In the initial installment, it’s revealed that Merritt disappeared four years back, and since then, he has been imprisoned within a high-pressure chamber.

She mentioned that it’s a significant topic she has researched extensively. Specifically, she delved into pressure chambers and related aspects, and additionally, she spent considerable time reading about solitary confinement experiences, finding the accounts particularly moving.

She went on to say, “There are several sites focusing on the narratives of individuals who are currently imprisoned or have been in such situations, be it behind bars or held under other circumstances.

I’ve been going through numerous stories that detail the impact on both your mental and physical states, and how they influence each other.

Furthermore, it added depth to the situation as it highlighted the particular nature of the discomfort one experiences, including if their perception of reality alters and certain events become intolerable.

As a cinema enthusiast, I found it intriguing yet distressing to delve into some of the less apparent aspects that were presented.

Additionally, Pirrie discussed the conclusion of the season where Merritt was miraculously rescued in the final moments by characters portrayed by Matthew Goode as Carl Morck and Alexej Manvelov as Akram Salim.

When inquired about her aspirations for Merritt upon her rescue, Pirrie responded: “I believe she deserves a relaxing vacation. Perhaps an all-inclusive getaway with some rejuvenating spa treatments would be ideal.

I’m not sure, I sense she wouldn’t… How does one cope when faced with such circumstances? I wish for her to have a less turbulent existence, and also to find the strength to heal and grow.

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2025-06-02 19:33