The airplane thriller subgenre received a boost withCarry-Onand now a drama series looks to do the same onNetflix. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, with T. J. Fixman writing the script, theCarry-Oncenters on a TSA officer who’s blackmailed into allowing a nerve agent on board a flight during Christmas Eve.The cast ofCarry-Onis led by Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Danielle Deadwyler, and Jason Bateman. Since its release, the thriller movie has broken many records on Netflix, including the best launch for a 2024 movie.
Departure Is A Global Netflix Hit
The First Season Focuses On A Disappearing Plane
Departureis a global hit on Netflix. Created by Vince Shiao, and debuting on the Peacock streaming service in the U.S., the six-episode first seasonfocuses on the vanishing of passenger plane Flight 716. It’s up to investigator Kendra Malley (The Good Wife’s Archie Panjabi) and her mentor Howard Lawson (Oscar winner Christopher Plummer) to lead the charge and find the truth, but competing interests make the investigation more difficult.
Netflixhas unveiled its Global Top 10, which reveals thatDeparturewas the most-watched English-language showfor the week of December 30 to January 5. The mystery thrillergarnered 3.6 million views and was watched for 43.4 million hours. It came in just behind big successes likeVirgin Riverseason 6,Black Dovesseason 1, and the miniseriesMissing Youfor the #4 spot. This isDeparture’s first week on the global charts, though the thriller’s second season also made the list at #10 with 6.7 million hours viewed.
Departureseason 1 ranks in the Top 10 in 40 countries, including Brazil, France, and Belgium.
With a cast that also includes Kris Holden-Ried, Florence Ordesh, Rebecca Liddiard, Tamara Duarte, Mark Rendall, Peter Mensah, and Claire Forlani,Departureseason 1 has 80% on Rotten Tomatoesbased on a small sample size of ten reviews. The audience response is more mixed, while the next two seasons ofDeparturedon’t have enough reviews to measure.
Our Take On Departure’s Newfound Success
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Departure
Cast
Departure is a Canadian-British TV series that follows the investigation into the disappearance of a passenger plane. Starring Archie Panjabi as lead investigator Kendra Malley, and Christopher Plummer as her mentor Howard Lawson, the series delves into the mystery of the missing aircraft, encountering numerous twists and challenges along the way. The show combines elements of drama and suspense in a gripping exploration of a complex aviation disaster.
