NBCU Picks Up Departure for Europe, Africa

NBCUniversal International Networks has licensed the conspiracy series Departure from Red Arrow Studios International to air in Europe and Africa.

Departure follows the mystery of Flight 716, a passenger plane that vanishes over the Atlantic Ocean. Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) and Christopher Plummer (All the Money in the World) lead the cast.

The six one-hour episodes will premiere on Universal TV in the U.K. in late 2019.

“Departure’s gripping storyline—steeped in conspiracy, mystery and intriguing characters—is a great fit for our international channel brands and will have our viewers on the edge of their seats,” commented Steve Patscheck, executive VP for global programming at NBCUniversal International Networks. “We look forward to bringing this thrilling series and its stellar award-winning cast to our fans around the world.”

“We are delighted NBCUniversal International Networks has come on board as a pay-TV partner for Departure,” added Bo Stehmeier, president of Red Arrow Studios International. “Audiences across Europe and Africa will be captivated by the action-packed, suspenseful storyline and all-star cast.”