Netflix viewers are being urged to binge-watch 'Departure', a series hailed as 'one of the best crime dramas', before it leaves the streaming platform on 30 June. The show, which originally premiered in 2019, follows Kendra Malley, an aviation investigator tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the disappearance of Flight 716, a passenger aircraft that vanished without trace over the Atlantic Ocean.
Series Overview and Cast
Departure spans three series and comprises a total of 19 episodes. Headlining the cast is Shetland star Archie Panjabi, who portrays lead Transport Safety and Investigations Bureau (TSIB) investigator Kendra Malley. In 2016, Archie, now 54, appeared as Detective Sergeant Asha Israni in the third series of Shetland.
Joining Archie are Lost Girl's Kris Holden-Ried as TSIB investigator Dominic Hayes, Ginny and Georgia's Mark Rendall as TSIB investigator Theo Barker, and the late Christopher Plummer as Howard Lawson, the TSIB's senior manager and Kendra's mentor. Christopher Plummer passed away in 2021 at the age of 91.
Critical and Viewer Praise
The show has garnered glowing praise from viewers, who have described it as 'one of the best crime dramas' and 'one of the best shows I've seen in years'. One viewer remarked: 'One of the best crime dramas. One of the most engaging series we have seen in many years. Like potato chips (crisps for those so inclined) you can't just eat one. The characters strike a chord with the viewer such that you want to see them in more episodes. Well worth watching: highly recommended. See if you can watch it without binging. Good luck.'
Another reviewer wrote: '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. Some personal stories are mixed into solving the cause of the disaster, which give the characters more depth. Each season has lots of plot twists, but they all make sense. You keep trying to figure out who's to blame until the end, switching back and forth between the options given.'
A third viewer commented: 'One of the best shows I've seen in years. Suspenseful with well thought out plots and characters. Looking forward to season 3 and more seasons after that.' While yet another added: 'The writing is great and the acting is very good. Love everything about it. The actors carry this show well. Combines true to life situations with controversy and conspiracy in a suspenseful and insightful manner. I loved it!'
Departure Date and Urgency
While Departure is currently available on Netflix, it is set to leave the platform on Tuesday 30 June, leaving fans precious little time to catch up on the entire series. The show's departure has prompted an urgent call to action for subscribers who have yet to experience the critically acclaimed drama.
