Netflix viewers have just hours to binge-watch the acclaimed crime drama 'Departure', which is set to leave the streaming platform on Tuesday, June 30. The series, which first aired in 2019, has been praised by fans as 'one of the best crime dramas' and 'one of the best shows I've seen in years'.
Plot and Cast
'Departure' follows Kendra Malley, an aviation investigator played by Shetland star Archie Panjabi, as she investigates the mysterious disappearance of Flight 716 over the Atlantic Ocean. The show spans three series with a total of 19 episodes. Alongside Panjabi, the cast includes Kris Holden-Ried (Lost Girl) as Dominic Hayes, Mark Rendall (Ginny & Georgia) as Theo Barker, and the late Christopher Plummer as Howard Lawson. Plummer, who died in 2021 at age 91, made his final on-screen appearance in the series.
Critical and Fan Reception
The series has garnered rave reviews from viewers. One fan described it as 'one of the most engaging series we have seen in many years,' adding, 'Like potato chips, you can't just eat one.' Another viewer noted, 'I've bingewatched all three seasons and find them really entertaining. It has a brilliant balance between a tear, a smile, and suspense within a captivating storyline.' A third called it 'one of the best shows I've seen in years,' praising its suspenseful plots and well-developed characters.
Urgency to Watch
With the show leaving Netflix on June 30, fans have only hours left to watch all three seasons. The series has been described as combining 'true to life situations with controversy and conspiracy in a suspenseful and insightful manner.' Departure is currently available for streaming on Netflix until the end of the day on Tuesday.
