Netflix subscribers have only hours remaining to watch Departure, a crime drama that has been praised as 'one of the best crime dramas' and stars Archie Panjabi, known for her role in Shetland. The series is set to be removed from the streaming platform on Tuesday, 30 June, prompting fans to binge the entire show before it disappears.
What Is Departure About?
Departure originally aired in 2019 and follows Kendra Malley, an aviation investigator, as she probes the mysterious disappearance of Flight 716, a passenger aircraft that vanished without explanation over the Atlantic Ocean. The series spans three seasons and comprises 19 episodes in total. The show has been lauded for its suspenseful storytelling and well-developed characters.
Cast and Characters
Fronting the cast is Archie Panjabi, who portrays Kendra Malley, the principal investigator for the Transport Safety and Investigations Bureau (TSIB). Panjabi, 54, previously appeared as Detective Sergeant Asha Israni in the third series of Shetland in 2016. Alongside her, the ensemble includes Kris Holden-Ried as Dominic Hayes, a fellow TSIB investigator; Mark Rendall as Theo Barker, another TSIB investigator; and the late Christopher Plummer as Howard Lawson, the TSIB's senior manager and Kendra's mentor. Plummer passed away in 2021 at the age of 91, making Departure his final on-screen appearance.
Critical Acclaim and Audience Reaction
The programme has garnered glowing praise from audiences. One viewer remarked: 'One of the best crime dramas', adding: '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.' Another fan 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.' A third reviewer commented: 'One of the best shows I've seen in years. Suspenseful with well thought out plots and characters.'
Why the Rush?
Departure is currently streaming on Netflix but will depart the platform on Tuesday, 30 June. This leaves viewers with only hours to binge the entire series, which has been described as highly addictive. One fan noted: '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.'
