{"id":3006,"date":"2023-08-13T15:49:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T20:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/?p=3006"},"modified":"2025-10-16T10:41:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:41:36","slug":"departure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/departure\/","title":{"rendered":"Departure Season 3: Release Date, Cast, Plot &#8211; All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_24_1 counter-hierarchy counter-numeric\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/departure\/#will_there_be_a_departure_season_3\" title=\"Will There Be a Departure Season 3?&nbsp;\">Will There Be a Departure Season 3?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/departure\/#departure_season_3_release_date\" title=\"Departure Season 3 Release Date\">Departure Season 3 Release Date<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/departure\/#departure_season_3_plot\" title=\"Departure Season 3: Plot\">Departure Season 3: Plot<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/departure\/#departure_season_3_cast\" title=\"Departure Season 3: Cast\">Departure Season 3: Cast<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/departure\/#how_to_watch_departure_season_3_in_canada\" title=\"How to Watch Departure Season 3 in Canada\">How to Watch Departure Season 3 in Canada<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/departure\/#watching_departure_season_3\" title=\"Watching Departure Season 3\">Watching Departure Season 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you want to get a series going right, you need to start with a bang. This is exactly what <em>Departure <\/em>did in Season 1, as it got things going with the disappearance of an entire airplane filled with people. This left mysteries behind to be solved and an investigation into what happened. The entire ride was thrilling and intense, keeping you hooked the whole way through.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, <em>Departure <\/em>is set to break out this<strong> tried-and-true formula<\/strong> again for Season 3. This season shows an explosion on a ferry boat, which then quickly sinks. So, what happened? Who is responsible? How does this reshape the politics of the area and impact the characters investigating the crime? The only way to discover the answers to all these questions is to dive into the thrilling drama of <em>Departure <\/em>Season 3.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025-1024x489.jpg\" alt=\"RiverTV Live and On-Demand TV\" class=\"wp-image-3283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025-1024x489.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025-720x344.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025-1536x733.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025-370x177.jpg 370w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025-270x129.jpg 270w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025-570x272.jpg 570w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025-740x353.jpg 740w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-2025.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>RiverTV streaming service Live TV and on Demand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"will-there-be-a-departure-season-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"will_there_be_a_departure_season_3\"><\/span>Will There Be a Departure Season 3?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first two seasons of <em>Departure <\/em>were generally well-received and received plenty of views. The season finale of Season 2 garnered particularly large numbers, <a href=\"https:\/\/playbackonline.ca\/2022\/08\/31\/hot-sheet-departure-season-two-hits-viewership-peak\/\">rising to the top 5<\/a> on the national charts. With these strong signs, most people expected the show to be renewed for a third season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, plenty of people wanted to see the continuation of the show\u2019s main mysteries. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thecinemaholic.com\/departure-season-2-ending-explained\/\">last season<\/a> left fans with plenty to ponder. This included mysteries relating to the plot from that season but also <strong>big developments for the characters<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, fans of the show can rest easy. Season 3 of <em>Departure<\/em> is a sure thing at this point. So, all of the show&#8217;s ongoing plotlines are set to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/rutherford-falls\/\"><strong>Rutherford Falls: How and Where to Watch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Global Departure RiverTV Promo\" class=\"wp-image-2995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_Departure_1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"departure-season-3-release-date\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"departure_season_3_release_date\"><\/span>Departure Season 3 Release Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Departure <\/em>Season 3 releases across <strong>August and September of 2023<\/strong>. The first episode aired on August 7th, 2023, on Global TV. It will be released on subsequent <strong>Mondays at 8 pm<\/strong>. The series is six episodes long and releases each week. So, it will span from the beginning of August to the middle of September.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ready to start an affordable TV service that has the programs you enjoy? <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/channels\"><strong><em>Browse our channel list<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to see all of the entertainment options we offer.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"departure-season-3-plot\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"departure_season_3_plot\"><\/span>Departure Season 3: Plot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Season 1 of <em>Departure <\/em>focused on an airplane gone missing, and Season 2 focused on a high-speed train crashing. Season 3 keeps this transportation focus going with a mystery surrounding the unexpected <strong>sinking of a sea ferry<\/strong> and the nearly 500 passengers onboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This specific ferry ride was destined to run from Boston, Massachusetts, to Newfoundland, Canada. However, an explosion put a sudden and violent stop to this transit. This brings Kendra and her team in to investigate what went wrong.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Season 3 of <em>Departure <\/em>places a <strong>focus on the characters<\/strong> as well. Kendra continues to have to juggle issues from her personal life, particularly those dealing with her son, against the vast demands of her job. Meanwhile, romances and other relationships are tested. Overall, there is a lot for the characters to deal with this season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This all means that Season 3 will pick up the character development and ongoing plotlines from the previous seasons. If you haven\u2019t watched those seasons yet, we recommend doing so before jumping into Season 3. The good news is that those two seasons aren\u2019t very long, so you can easily <strong>add Season 1 and Season 2<\/strong> to your <a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/best-tv-shows-to-binge-watch\/\">list of shows to binge<\/a> and have them completed in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Departure Global RiverTV Promo\" class=\"wp-image-2994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/GLOBAL_1920x1280_Departure.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"departure-season-3-cast\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"departure_season_3_cast\"><\/span>Departure Season 3: Cast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The cast for Season 3 of <em>Departure <\/em>remains mostly the same as the cast for the previous two seasons. This means familiar characters and the stories surrounding them will all be back for Season 3.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference is that Christopher Plumber, a prominent character from the first two seasons, is not in Season 3. He was able to finish filming scenes for his role in Season 2 but <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2021\/02\/christopher-plummer-dies-91-sound-of-music-all-the-money-in-the-world-star-1234688379\/\">passed away<\/a> before Season 3.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other changes include a new cast of characters. These characters are directly involved with the issues surrounding the sinking of the ferry and the investigation that follows it. Foremost among these new characters is Eric McCormack of <em>Will &amp; Grace<\/em> fame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cast for <em>Departure <\/em>Season 3 include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Archie Panjabi (<em>The Good Wife, Run<\/em>) stars as Kendra Malley. Kendra is a brilliant TSIB agent and a single mother who leads the investigation team sent to examine the cause of the sea ferry\u2019s sinking.<\/li><li>Kris Holden-Ried (<em>The Umbrella Academy<\/em>) stars as Dominic Hayes. Dominic (or Dom) is Kendra\u2019s colleague and love interest.<\/li><li>Mark Rendall (<em>The Berenstain Bears<\/em>) stars as Theo. Theo has been a staple of the show since the first season. He is Kendra\u2019s hacker friend and ally.<\/li><li>Alexandre Bourgeois stars as AJ Malley. AJ is Kendra\u2019s teenage son.<\/li><li>Eric McCormack (<em>Will &amp; Grace<\/em>) stars as James Bowden. This character is a new addition to the show. He is a charismatic politician who becomes involved in the third season\u2019s investigation.<\/li><li>Other new additions in Season 3 include Jake Weber (<em>American Gothic<\/em>), Cihang Ma (<em>Hudson &amp; Rex<\/em>), Patrick Sabongui (<em>Homeland<\/em>), Savonna Spracklin (<em>Triba<\/em>l), and Brit MacRae (<em>Hidden Springs<\/em>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/where-can-i-watch-bel-air\/\"><strong>Where to Watch \u2018Bel-Air\u2019: Where to Stream Season 2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-watch-departure-season-3-in-canada\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_watch_departure_season_3_in_canada\"><\/span>How to Watch Departure Season 3 in Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada, <em>Departure <\/em>airs on Mondays in August and September at 8 pm on Global TV. For many, this will mean having a cable or other TV service that includes Global TV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there is a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/global-tv-without-cable\/\">watch Global TV<\/a> from anywhere without cable. With RiverTV, you can do exactly this. RiverTV includes Global TV as part of its offerings. In fact, Global TV is <strong>Channel 1 on RiverTV<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RiverTV also offers other advantages. With \u201cLook Back,\u201d you can watch any show aired on Global TV for up to 3 days after it aired. So, if you miss an episode or just want to rewatch something you really enjoyed, you can just jump back and catch it again. RiverTV also offers On Demand viewing, so you can pull up shows from Global TV whenever you want. Altogether, this makes RiverTV a <a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/netflix-alternatives\/\">Netflix alternative<\/a> as well as a cable alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Looking to catch up on Departure Season 3 as the rest of the season continues? <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/checkout\"><strong><em>Sign up for RiverTV<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> for both on-demand and live TV you\u2019ll love.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/checkout\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-1024x488.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-720x343.jpg 720w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-370x176.jpg 370w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-270x129.jpg 270w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-570x272.jpg 570w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand-740x353.jpg 740w, https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/blog-cta-river-tv-on-demand.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"watching-departure-season-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"watching_departure_season_3\"><\/span>Watching Departure Season 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Departure <\/em>has clever writing, thrills, and great character-driven storytelling. Whether you\u2019ve been a fan since the first season premiered or are just now starting to take an interest in the show, it is still a great time to jump in. You can catch up on it with RiverTV and be ready for any and all new episodes that come through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rivertv.ca\/blog\/best-sitcoms\/\"><strong>Best Sitcoms to Stream on River TV Today<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Will There Be a Departure Season 3?&nbsp;Departure Season 3 Release DateDeparture Season 3: PlotDeparture Season 3: CastHow to Watch Departure Season 3 in CanadaWatching Departure Season 3 If you want to get a series going right, you need to start with a bang. 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