---
title: "Departure"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/departure-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 91552
imdb_id: "tt9252156"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 18
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 117
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Departure (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/departure-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An expert investigator probes the baffling disappearance of a passenger plane over the Atlantic Ocean."

### Why Watch
- engaging central mystery
- focused investigative narrative

### Caveats & Content Note
- subject matter involves a tragic aviation disaster
- Tone & Suitability: The series deals with themes surrounding a major transportation accident and its aftermath.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, tense, investigative, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The CW, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, StackTV Amazon Channel, fuboTV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Global TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 18
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Vincent Shiao
- **Networks / Studios**: Sky Witness, Peacock, Universal TV, SBS On Demand

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Archie Panjabi** as *Kendra O'Malley*
- **Mark Rendall** as *Theo Barker*
- **Kristen Holden-Ried** as *Dom Hayes*
- **Christopher Plummer** as *Howard Lawson*
- **David Hewlett** as *Bill Ratch*
- **Dion Johnstone** as *Jordan Cole*
- **Patrick Sabongui** as *Shakir Urgessa*
- **Kelly McCormack** as *Charlotte*
- **Etienne Kellici** as *Lucas*
- **Karen LeBlanc** as *Special Agent Ellen Hunter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The series follows the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Flight 716 over the Atlantic Ocean.

### Q: Who is the lead investigator?
The investigation is led by aviation investigator Kendra Malley.

### Q: Who recruits the lead investigator?
Kendra Malley is recruited by her former boss and mentor, Howard Lawson.

### Q: What is the central mystery?
The central mystery focuses on the fate of Flight 716 after it vanishes during a flight.

### Q: Is the show a procedural?
Yes, the series focuses on the investigative process following an aviation incident.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Departure (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Departure_(TV_series))
- [Departure (TV Series 2019–2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9252156/)
- [Changi Airport Departures: Live Flight Status](https://www.changiairport.com/en/fly/flight-information/departures.html)
- [Departure - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/departure/cast/1060521405/)
- [Departure: Season 1 (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/91552-departure/season/1/cast)
- [departure - 旅行趣](https://www.departure-travel.com/)

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