The Leftovers

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Season 2
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 29, 2014
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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Critic Reviews

  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Oct 1, 2015
    60
    It’s hard to deny that The Leftovers can be both visually and emotionally arresting. It is also hard to deny that it is absolutely no fun to watch, a fact that doesn’t necessarily lead one to abandon it. The addition of a new family in Jarden/Miracle, the Murphys--headed by strong new cast members Kevin Carroll and recent Emmy-winner Regina King--is reason enough to tread lightly and see if Lindelof, et al, have worked out some of the kinks when it comes to pacing and payoff.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Oct 1, 2015
    50
    Not surprisingly, there are still worthy elements at work here, from the casting to the idea of a religious awakening and what amount to pilgrimages to Miracle in the wake of the departures. As with season one, however, the situations don’t progress in a cohesive manner, and the show feels equally disjointed in terms of style.

Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best TV Season of 2015
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#41 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#1 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 413 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 376 out of 413
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 413
  3. Negative: 20 out of 413
  1. Skitte
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    Stood motionless for an hour. I was absorbed by the intro and then saw what the opening is about. I am not able to say something clear rightStood motionless for an hour. I was absorbed by the intro and then saw what the opening is about. I am not able to say something clear right now. I am truly mindf*ked. The mistery is very very mega deep. The sidestories are dozens and they unravel nothing by now. I was like: ” I got that '', the answer might be 5 minutes away, but then another question comes up. One of the best TV shows of 2015. I'm glad they were able and wanted to continue the original story with brand new material. Waiting to see how this is going to twist me any further.

    Pros:
    - Mistery, mistery, mistery
    - Deceiving appearances
    - Side stories
    - Familiar faces
    - A better vibe than the first season
    - Relationship between the family members
    - Cliffhangers?

    Cons:

    - none    … Full Review »
  2. DonMega
    Nov 8, 2015
    10
    Some episodes are just so beautiful. The music always matches whats on screen and is great. This is the only show that I always watch with mySome episodes are just so beautiful. The music always matches whats on screen and is great. This is the only show that I always watch with my headphones on. I have a feeling this show will have a very mixed bag of feelings as to me it gives me very similar vibes to that when I watched the movie cloud atlas, which I also loved btw. This is probably the best show I have ever watched personally. Every episode just feels so complete. The casting is superb, acting is spot on and general story is riveting, sometimes sad and at times fun. It makes you go through so many different emotions and lets you feel what the characters on screen feel. I love it. My biggest worry is that it will get cancelled because like I mentioned it has a similar vibes to cloud atlas which as reviews ranging from Masterpiece to Bad movie. So this shows viewership is not as high as it should be.

    If you like any of the following: Cloud Atlas, Magnolia, Memento, Awake you will like this. If you enjoy a deep story, good music you will like this. If you are an generally an artistic person, this is a MUST.    … Full Review »
  3. Lakus
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    This show is a masterpiece of writing, acting, directing, and scoring. It's the best show on TV, and I'm really not being hyperbolic when IThis show is a masterpiece of writing, acting, directing, and scoring. It's the best show on TV, and I'm really not being hyperbolic when I say that. This show sticks to you long after it's over.

    I've been using metacritic for over a decade now, and I finally made an account in order to review this show. That's how good it is.    … Full Review »
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