It was commissioned by the Canadian broadcaster Global and the American streaming service Peacock, being produced by Shaftesbury Films, Greenpoint Productions and Corus Entertainment.

[1][2] Starring Archie Panjabi and Christopher Plummer and directed by T. J. Scott, the series premiered on Universal TV on 10 July 2019, with Global scheduling the Canadian debut for 8 October 2020.

Weather was cited as a huge element in the story since the season revolved around a ferryboat dealing with "big waves and lots of water and rain".

The accident leaves multiple deaths in its wake and a web of potential suspects which include, in addition to possible mechanical or software errors, the tech visionary who invented the train's control system; an anti-technology politician, and an FBI prisoner who disappears after the crash.

When the feds swoop in to initiate a manhunt, Kendra's investigation evolves from finding the causes of the crash to working with federal agents to capture the fugitive.

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.

[41] Based on viewing the first two episodes, the Toronto Star reviewer commented that "the action is as taut and absorbing as any detective thriller".

[6] The episode Vanished was nominated for the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) Craft Award in the categories Best Sound Editing - Dramatic Series.