SummaryAfter a passenger plane with 256 people disappears over the Atlantic, aviation investigator Kendra Malley (Archie Panjabi) is called in by her former boss and mentor, Howard Lawson (Christopher Plummer) to help locate it.
Created By:Vince Shiao
Departure
Season 1 Premiere:
Jul 10, 2019
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Generally Favorable
6.9
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Sep 15, 2020
80
A drama that will hook those who seek from their viewing a charge of adrenaline, if not always the most rigorously challenging of mysteries. ... Panjabi fills in the gaps, creating a protagonist worth following. She has a game scene partner in Plummer, whose now-decadelong third or fourth act audiences are lucky to have a chance to witness; his insinuating velvetiness placed in counterpoint to Panjabi’s steel spine makes for a drama that punches above its weight.
Aug 9, 2021
75
The second season is still well-plotted and satisfyingly mysterious as long as you're new to all this. On the other hand, the first season is better written and has Plummer.
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Dec 20, 2021
8
Strong acting and solid plots make this worth a look. Season 2 is actually better than season one though Christopher Plummer just has a minor role. In season one he was outstanding.
Sep 28, 2020
7
In the first few minutes, a transatlantic flight disappears. The remainder of the series has a team back in London trying to solve the mystery. It’s fascinating to watch the investigative work, but the inevitable conspiracy adds layers to the process. Performances are all strong and the plot continually adds twists to keep it interesting. There’s not a lot original here and some of it pushes credibility, but as a procedural with a disaster at the center (or in the water) it’s enjoyable.
Sep 17, 2020
50
There’s lots about Departure that’s really silly, but Panjabi and Plummer carry the series into the realm of respectability.
Sep 17, 2020
40
I loved the cast of "Wait, when did I last see them?" stars and occasionally dug the twists and turns, but ultimately by the sixth episode, there were too many convolutions and contrivances for me to have much interest.
Jun 15, 2021
4
I can sum up this series with the following sentence. "Just like Air Crash Investigations, but worse and boring". Its unfortunate that they didn't pay more attention to technical detail.
Production Company:
- Shaftesbury Films
- Greenpoint Films
- Starlings Television
- Red Arrow Studios International
- Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
- Canada Media Fund (CMF)
- Corus Entertainment
- Ontario Creates
Initial Release Date:Jul 10, 2019
Number of seasons:3 Seasons
Rating:TV-14
Awards
Canadian Screen Awards, CA
• 2 Wins & 10 Nominations
Canadian Cinema Editors Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
C21 Content Innovation Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
