'Outstanding' drama starring Callum Turner is climbing Netflix TV chart


The Masters of the Air actor, 36, stars opposite the late Helen McCrory in the 2012 ITV drama series, Leaving


Callum Turner attends the "Rosebush Pruning" premiere during the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 14, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Gerome Defrance/Getty Images)© Getty Images
Nicky Morris
Nicky MorrisDeputy Entertainment Editor
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ITV's age-gap romance drama, Leaving, is currently climbing Netflix's Top 10 chart. The three-part series stars the late Helen McCrory and Callum Turner. 

Callum made his TV debut in the 2012 series when he was just 22 years old. He plays Aaron, a university graduate who embarks on a passionate affair with married hotel manager Julie (McCrory).

Callum Turner smiling and holding green glasses, talking to a woman in a purple shirt.© ITV/Netflix
Callum plays a university student in Leaving

After landing a role in the series, which viewers have hailed as an "outstanding drama," Callum starred in the 2014 war drama, Queen and Country, for which he was named a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit. 

Before you press play, find out all you need to know about Leaving below.

Callum Turner attends the preview screening and Q&A for "Rose Of Nevada" at BFI Southbank on April 23, 2026 in London, England© Getty Images
Callum starred in the show when he was just 22
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What is Leaving about? 

The series follows 44-year-old hotel manager Julie Ranmore, who is unhappily married, and 24-year-old university graduate Aaron, who is struggling to find work. 

A woman in a pink blouse and a man in a black shirt sit on a red rug, smiling.© Netflix/BBC
Julie and Aaron embark on a passionate love affair

The pair first cross paths at the wedding of Aaron's brother, which takes place at the hotel where Julie works. After striking up a connection at the wedding reception, Aaron lands a job at the same hotel, and the two embark on an illicit romance.

Who stars in Leaving? 

The drama boasts a cast of familiar faces, led by Helen McCrory (Peaky Blinders, Fearless) as Julie Ranmore and Callum Turner (The Capture, One Night Only) as Aaron.

Helen McCrory wearing a black dress© Karwai Tang
Helen died of breast cancer in 2021

They're joined by Sean Gallagher (Coronation Street) as Michael, Deborah Findlay (The Split) as Vanessa and Charity Wakefield (The Great) as Phoebe. 

Other cast members include Bart Edwards as Tom, Amelia Young as Maxine and Sandra Huggett as Angela. 

All three episodes of Leaving are available to stream on Netflix.

Callum Turner's acting career

Callum Turner, 36, is best known for starring in the hit series Masters Of The Air, as well as playing Frank Churchill in 2020's Emma and Joe Rantz, the American rower, in The Boys In The Boat.

Callum has become the unofficial king of period dramas© Alamy Stock Photo
Callum is known for playing Bucky in Masters of the Air

He's also known for his roles in The Capture, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and Glue. 

The London-born star, who is married to singer Dua Lipa, is among the bookies' favourites to be the next actor to play James Bond. He joins Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Paul Mescal and Jack Lowden in the list of names rumoured to be taking over from Daniel Craig as 007. 

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner attend the "One Night Only" New York Premiere at SVA Theater on August 03, 2026 in New York City.© Getty Images
Callum is married to singer Dua Lipa
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