Departure
TV Show · Drama · Thriller

Departure is a six-part event series that follows the investigation into the sinking of a sea ferry, The Queen of the Narrows.  It’s a beautiful day in Boston when almost 500 passengers board the ferry destined for Newfoundland, Canada.  A few hours into the journey an “explosion” onboard throws passengers into a panic, rushing for lifeboats as the ferry takes on water with alarming speed. What unfolds for many of the passengers is an unimaginable nightmare with serious loss of life as the ship sinks in record time. The investigative team, led by Kendra Malley and Dominic Hayes begin to unravel the many tangled threads of the investigation in search of one answer:  why did the Queen of the Narrows suddenly sink to the bottom of the sea? Did the engine explode and blast a hole in the hull of the ship?  Had a disgruntled ex-employee sabotaged the ship to cause the explosion? Could an enormous insurance claim have been too tempting for the new owners of the ferry line who were hemorrhaging money? Perhaps a rogue wave hit the ferry, or a more elusive “internal wave” forced an iceberg through the hull?  The team must race to uncover the truth behind the disaster and help to heal the damage caused by the terrible tragedy.

2019 · 42m
Starring Archie Panjabi, Christopher Plummer, Kris Holden-Ried
Director T.J. Scott

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Vanished
    When an airplane disappears over the Atlantic, Howard Lawson of the TSIB chooses Kendra Malley to lead the investigation, even though she's still on bereavement leave; as a potential crash site is identified, Kendra discovers the pilot kept a secret.
    40m
  • EPISODE 2
    Survivor
    The team pursues leads as they wait to see if the surviving witness will regain consciousness; Theo examines the possibility of mechanical failure; marine expert Nadia pinpoints 716's final resting place on the ocean floor and calls the Royal Navy.
    40m
  • EPISODE 3
    Prime Suspect
    Kendra gets an important clue from Madelyn; a friend of Captain Donovan's appears at the TSIB offices and reveals he was agitated and unstable the night before Flight 716 took off; AJ obsesses over an online conspiracy that blames a Russian oligarch.
    40m
  • EPISODE 4
    Sabotage
    Though the flight simulator all but confirms the cause of the crash, Kendra isn't convinced -- especially once Madelyn starts remembering her escape from the plane; Dom suspects that Derek's death was the result of a botched murder attempt.
    40m
  • EPISODE 5
    Grounded
    AJ is injured but alive after his accident; after being attacked, Kendra uncovers a stunning betrayal by someone close to her; a second attempt at reaching the black boxes reveals a new layer to the mystery.
    40m
  • EPISODE 6
    End Game
    After recovering the black boxes, Kendra investigates Hoffman and brings the full story of the Flight 716 disaster to light.
    40m

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Cast & Crew

  • Archie Panjabi
    Kendra Malley
  • Christopher Plummer
    Howard Lawson
  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Dom
  • Claire Forlani
    Janet
  • Rebecca Liddiard
    Madelyn
  • Shazad Latif
    Ali
  • Tamara Duarte
    Nadia
  • Peter Mensah
    Levi
  • Kristian Bruun
    Hoffman
  • Allan Hawco
    Captain Donovan
  • Wendy Crewson
    Diana Bright

About

Departure

Drama

Departure is a six-part event series that follows the investigation into the sinking of a sea ferry, The Queen of the Narrows.  It’s a beautiful day in Boston when almost 500 passengers board the ferry destined for Newfoundland, Canada.  A few hours into the journey an “explosion” onboard throws passengers into a panic, rushing for lifeboats as the ferry takes on water with alarming speed. What unfolds for many of the passengers is an unimaginable nightmare with serious loss of life as the ship sinks in record time. The investigative team, led by Kendra Malley and Dominic Hayes begin to unravel the many tangled threads of the investigation in search of one answer:  why did the Queen of the Narrows suddenly sink to the bottom of the sea? Did the engine explode and blast a hole in the hull of the ship?  Had a disgruntled ex-employee sabotaged the ship to cause the explosion? Could an enormous insurance claim have been too tempting for the new owners of the ferry line who were hemorrhaging money? Perhaps a rogue wave hit the ferry, or a more elusive “internal wave” forced an iceberg through the hull?  The team must race to uncover the truth behind the disaster and help to heal the damage caused by the terrible tragedy.

Information

Studio
[Global Channel]
Released
2019
Rated
14+
Region of Origin
Canada
© 2019 Shaftesbury Departure Inc. and Greenpoint Productions Departure Limited

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Original Audio
English (Canada), English
Audio

English (Canada) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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English (Canada) (CC)

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