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Departure

2019·Show
18Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
IMDb6.8Metacritic–6.9Rotten Tomatoes–34%
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PrimeThe RokuThe CWPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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Departure fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

The journey's over. The lies have just begun.

Follow the mystery of Flight 716 - a passenger plane that vanishes over the Atlantic Ocean. Following the mysterious crash, recently widowed, brilliant aviation investigator Kendra Malley is called in to investigate by her former boss and mentor Howard Lawson.
Aviation Mystery ThrillerGrief and Loss NarrativeSlow-Burn SuspenseRealistic Procedural ElementsPsychological DramaEnigmatic Plot StructureAtmospheric TensionCharacter-Driven InvestigationUnsettling AmbiguityEmotional Resonance

Crew

Directed by:
T.J. Scott
Written by:
Jackie May
Produced by:
Tina Grewal, Patrick Cassavetti, Julie Lacey
Composed by:
Keith Power

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Departure

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Where can I stream Departure legally?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVHowdy

Departure is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Departure worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Departure rated?

TV-14Disturbing imageryStrong languageViolence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery, strong language, and violence.

How many seasons does Departure have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 18 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did Departure air?

It ran from 2019 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Departure in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Departure?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Departure in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Departure use?

Awful TruthBadass IsraeliBroken PedestalConspiracy TheoristCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveDriven to SuicideGovernment Agency of FictionLand, Sea, SkyLiving a Double LifeThe MoleUnwitting Instigator of DoomTroubled Teenand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Departure, including Awful Truth, Badass Israeli, Broken Pedestal.