User reviews

No reason for bad reviews. It's just an entertaining crime thriller with some twists and turns. Doesn't matter about cliches. Not looking for a emmy here, just a storyline that keeps my attention. Mission accomplished.

After reading the dreadful user reviews I felt compelled to write mine which is more favourable. Yes a bit formulaic, but a rather good cast of actors, and twisting storyline on who was responsible for the plane downing. It worth a watch, it you enjoy thrillers and conspiracy story lines. Budget and filming is not bad too

I can't comprehend the bad reviews, this is a very entertaining thriller, you have to listen to every word as they change everything. I had to enable subtitles to watch it with my kids. I loved it and can't wait for the next season.

It reminds me of Spooks, it's much more involved than your average US equivalent

British Global Air Flight 716 leaves JFK and disappears somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean. There are 256 on board. In London, aviation expert Kendra Malley (Archie Panjabi) is recruited by her former boss Howard Lawson (Christopher Plummer) to join the investigation. The team has to navigate conflicting motives, multiple suspects, and desperate people with fading hopes of finding survivors. Then one survivor is found.

It's an intriguing mystery premise but the show slowly runs out of steam. I'm not sure that the writing is up to the challenge. It does have some great actors including the legendary Christopher Plummer who dies after filming the second season. That may provide a sad excuse to end this series. Rest in Peace for a beautiful thespian.

This series was pretty good in keeping you guessing as to what the cause was and who was behind it. And even right until the end, you still didn't know the truth. Looking forward to the second season but Archie and Kris best be getting it on. Definitely some fire there.

Not sure what was with all the negative reviews. I guess people aren't so easily entertained by shows about death, murder, greed, and ego.

Archie, as always, is fabulous and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing her helm her own series.

Season 1 is Brit and is good especially if you are planning to bingewatch. Its right up there with "Vigil"( like 80%). Has the typical trademarks of british mysteries with a clue or matching puzzle/ distraction unveiled at the end of each episode

Season 2 unfortunately is very poor. No offense, It's American but like one of those fluffy cliched mystery shows. It's very formulaic

If Season 1 is traveling First class, Than Season 2 is economy that too on a budget airline.

A really awesome show that had the right mix of mystery and drama. Be warned though it's the kind of show you literally can't stop watching. I watched the first 5 episodes all in one night. Each one has a major cliffhanger at the end.

I've really been enjoying Departure - the beautiful sweeping shots, the dark, intense sets, and the storyline has been keeping me on the edge of my seat! A great watch.

Gave up on this in episode 3 and annoyed I gave it so long. Acting, plot, script are shockingly bad.

Given it's a fictional drama you expect some artistic license, but this is so far removed from reality that it's laughable. Had anyone involved in the making of this trash watched even a single episode of Air Crash Investigates they might have made something watchable.

Not sure why there so many bad reviews. I like the storyline, great cast and enough suspense to keep me hooked. I've watched 5 episodes so far and can't wait till the next one.

First season mediocre dialogue and pacing uneven big fan of Archie but she couldn't save it C Plummer waisted. Started watching 2nd season first episode started ok but towards the end ridiculous coincidence s made it unwatchable.rating should be 4.

'Departure' ultimately turned out to be Christopher Plummer's final acting role. But this flashy potboiler about a missing passenger plane feels like little more than an extension of one of those "CSI" shows from America.

Chatty and frantic, with rushed characters introductions, and a range of typically American drama gimmicks you've seen a hundred times before (unrealistically glossy offices, dramatic flashbacks, pompous soundtrack), even the cast looks a bit uncomfortable here.

For some reason, Archie Panjabi even turns up in a strikingly similar maroon leather jacket as her iconic private investigator Kalinda from the superior 'The Good Wife'. It's just a pity the Good Wife writers didn't come with her cool wardrobe.

"Let's find that plane!" declares Archie's Kendra O'Malley in episode 1, in case that weren't obvious as the entire premise. But it's the rushed pace and lack of sensitivity required by material like this, that truly derails any interest.

Compare this to the masterfully suspenseful submarine drama 'Vigil', and you'll truly see what should have been.

Love Archie from her Good Wife days she makes an excellent investigator and always seems so genuine in the roll!! I had to binge watch this show because each episode left you with a cliffhanger as most UK shows always do!! Loved it!

Wooden acting ,terrible sets and a predictable storyline.Watch this at your own peril.

This series has kept me on the edge of my seat...not to mention the cast is stacked! It doesn't make me more comfortable to fly but I'm thoroughly enjoying watching.

I am surprised by many of the bad reviews, primarily those that are hung up on the technical flaws in the story line. What were you expecting? If everything went by the book, there would be no drama. Sure...there are some (many) face palm moments. Yes...I know the probability of surviving a fall from a high altitude is very unlikely. I know transportation disaster investigators aren't supposed to be "solving crimes" and taking down the bad guys (and gals...or...whatever they identify as this week). I know teenagers (or anyone, really) cannot infiltrate a national security system in like 5 minutes (especially one that doesn't come off as particularly bright). The list goes on. For shows like this, you just have to be willing to suspend disbelief if you want to be entertained. I did roll my eyes quite a bit, but it was still a fun, albeit bumpy, ride, and I binged both seasons in 3 days.

I also agree with the reviews that point out many of the obvious plot "twists," complete with red herrings. But these types of shows (and films) are often written that way, and include many plot holes. Let's face it: many people are dumb and don't even know the difference. Ignorance is bliss. For all of you Smarty Pants Armchair Critics, just go with it. Jeez, people.

You are either willing to let the eye roll moments slide or you aren't. And it's ok if you aren't...you can always watch documentaries on YouTube or the BBC. Or watch paint dry. I can still have fun with this often preposterous genre...it has a certain charm with all of its melodrama and hokieness. Or maybe I am just simple minded and weird to think that way. Anyway.

Just keep in mind that this isn't meant to be 100% (or even 50%) technically accurate, and isn't meant to be a documentary; it is a fun show that you will sometimes laugh with, and sometimes laugh at. Get your popcorn ready, fasten your seat belts, and keep your seat backs and tray tables in their full upright and locked position and carry on belonging securely stowed until you have reached cruising altitude. But there are emergency exits (the nearest one may be located behind you) and life rafts beneath your seats in the event you need to hit the eject button. Sorry...parachutes are not provided, so you'd better bring your own. Go ahead...do it. I just hope you survive the fall or don't get sucked into the engine on your way out.

On a serious note, I felt very emotional watching Christopher Plummer in his very last acting role. I have always been a huge fan, and it was bittersweet to see him on my screen. RIP.

In my opinion, Archie Punjabi did a fantastic job as the lead detective...err, I mean....transportation safety investigator. She has a great screen presence.

Bottom line: lighten up a bit and give it a chance. Or don't. I don't care. It's your call. Peace out.

We've really enjoyed this! We've binge watched the 3 series in 3 evenings/nights! Archie has been fab & yes, it is a bit predictable & the acting hasn't all been brilliant BUT it's been compulsive viewing!

If you are thinking of travelling soon by plane/train or ferry - personally I'd give that a miss!!! :-p You do need to concentrate & keep a watch out as things happen quickly!

Good plots, good locations & the sound has been very good! No muffling & the cast are all able to be heard! My pet hate is bad sound!

It has been an enjoyable watch & therefore I do really recommend it!!! Enjoy - we did! :)

Personally, I found the music intrusive in the movie. There really is no need to play music over dialogue.

I'm not really quite sure what to make of this. After two episodes it feels a bit premature to write it off but I confess I am struggling to maintain my interest. The acting is poor and the script is pretty dire. Although the show has pretensions of being a blockbusting thriller, it completely lacks any tension at all and I found myself losing interest very quickly. There are a few attempts at introducing potential twists, but I think I can already predict that they are red herrings. Ill give the third episode a go, but I'm not hopeful

Well Written and Very Worthy For Binge Watching. Good Suspense & Superb Storyline. Highly Recommended.

If it wasn't for the lead actress of this show, I wouldn't have gone through the first ten minutes of the first episode. Interesting though.

Just like a Jigsaw Puzzle that is highlighted on a table the solution for determining the reason for a flight from NYC to London crashing into the ocean is like a puzzle. I think the story and the acting so far through two episodes has been stellar. Sorry to those who like formula tv programs in which the mystery is conveniently solved in the last 5 minutes. I find those programs so predictable that they are extremely boring. Peacock original programing has been high quality when there is such abysmal programing on traditional, commercial tv. And, there are no commercials - a definite perk.