Departure 2019
“The journey's over. The lies have just begun.”
What is Departure?
The television series Departure is a Canadian suspense drama created by Vince Shiao. It was commissioned by the Canadian broadcaster Global and the American streaming service Peacock, being produced by Shaftesbury Films, Greenpoint Productions and Corus Entertainment.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 10, 2019
- Last aired
- Nov 10, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Sky Witness, Peacock, Universal TV, SBS On Demand
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 18 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series Departure is a Canadian suspense drama created by Vince Shiao. It was commissioned by the Canadian broadcaster Global and the American streaming service Peacock, being produced by Shaftesbury Films, Greenpoint Productions and Corus Entertainment. The series stars Archie Panjabi and Christopher Plummer, and follows the mystery of a passenger plane that vanishes over the Atlantic Ocean. Recently widowed, brilliant aviation investigator Kendra Malley is called in to investigate by her former boss and mentor Howard Lawson. The series is also known for being a high-octane conspiracy series, with a cast that includes Mark Rendall, Kris Holden-Ried, and Archie Panjabi as Kendra O'Malley. The show has multiple seasons, with season 1 having been released, and features a cast of characters including Theo Barker and Dom Hayes. The series explores the mystery of Flight 716 and the investigation that follows.
Should you watch it?
“An expert investigator probes the baffling disappearance of a passenger plane over the Atlantic Ocean.”
- engaging central mystery
- focused investigative narrative
- subject matter involves a tragic aviation disaster
Watch it if you enjoy procedural mysteries centered on high-stakes aviation investigations.
The series deals with themes surrounding a major transportation accident and its aftermath.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Vanished Jul 10, 2019
- E2 Survivor Jul 17, 2019
- E3 Prime Suspect Jul 24, 2019
- E4 Sabotage Jul 31, 2019
- E5 Grounded Aug 7, 2019
- E6 Endgame Aug 14, 2019
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 Runaway Aug 5, 2021
- E2 Fugitive Aug 5, 2021
- E3 Walk the Line Aug 5, 2021
- E4 Wrecking Ball Aug 5, 2021
- E5 Don't Tread on Me Aug 5, 2021
- E6 Witness Aug 5, 2021
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Tempest Nov 10, 2022
- E2 Dead in the Water Nov 10, 2022
- E3 Stowaway Nov 10, 2022
- E4 Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Nov 10, 2022
- E5 Shot Across The Bow Nov 10, 2022
- E6 What Lies Beneath Nov 10, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Flight 716 over the Atlantic Ocean.
Who is the lead investigator?
The investigation is led by aviation investigator Kendra Malley.
Who recruits the lead investigator?
Kendra Malley is recruited by her former boss and mentor, Howard Lawson.
What is the central mystery?
The central mystery focuses on the fate of Flight 716 after it vanishes during a flight.
Is the show a procedural?
Yes, the series focuses on the investigative process following an aviation incident.