The Leftovers

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Season 2
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 29, 2014
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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
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  1. ak2381
    Dec 6, 2015
    4
    Does anyone here see an alarmingly strong correlation to the way Lost developed?
    Its really a brilliant means by which to draw in viewers: develop multiple, incomprehensible story lines...so many so that the viewer cannot follow whats going on or what actually needs answering...and continue to add more and more over multiple season, knowing full well you will never provide any answers.    Does anyone here see an alarmingly strong correlation to the way Lost developed?
    Its really a brilliant means by which to draw in viewers: develop multiple, incomprehensible story lines...so many so that the viewer cannot follow whats going on or what actually needs answering...and continue to add more and more over multiple season, knowing full well you will never provide any answers.
    WE WILL NEVER GET ANY ANSWERS.
    They can make up anything they want...as provocative as possible...because they don't have to explain anything.
    This was my last week watching this utter nonsense.    … Expand
  2. Daniel_Daniel
    Dec 30, 2015
    6
    The show really gets us hooked. The problem is that it has no commitment to solving the mysteries it creates. Season 2 ignored several of the mysteries from season 1 and I am afraid the show will end without changing this scenario (remember Lost?). And well, that sucks!
  3. Richman
    Oct 7, 2015
    4
    What in the world happened. Season 1 was great but this trash call season 2 is unwatchable. I am glad Fargo is starting Monday and Homeland looks good too. Shame on HBO for ruining an interesting idea during season 1.
  4. steddye
    Dec 13, 2015
    6
    8 episodes really well made, full of suspense and mystery, the show keeps you glued to the screen eager to discover the secrets of Jarden. Some stories are more interesting than others, but the mix works.Then episodes 9 and 10 ruin everything good that had been built trying to close the circle, but ending with a square. In the last two episodes the stories lose "credibility" and seem8 episodes really well made, full of suspense and mystery, the show keeps you glued to the screen eager to discover the secrets of Jarden. Some stories are more interesting than others, but the mix works.Then episodes 9 and 10 ruin everything good that had been built trying to close the circle, but ending with a square. In the last two episodes the stories lose "credibility" and seem ridiculous sometimes.… Expand
  5. shoulderoforion
    May 4, 2017
    6
    After the first season which was unbearably painful to watch, and having been enticed by higher scores for the second (and third) I dove into this second season expecting a better show, and a better show is what i got. From opening credits, to coloring, to story, everything about this season was better than the first. Still an extremely disconcerting production, which I hope answersAfter the first season which was unbearably painful to watch, and having been enticed by higher scores for the second (and third) I dove into this second season expecting a better show, and a better show is what i got. From opening credits, to coloring, to story, everything about this season was better than the first. Still an extremely disconcerting production, which I hope answers question in the present and last season 3. Once more into the breach ....… Expand
  6. ShiArch
    May 4, 2017
    6
    I watched it after seeing glorious reviews of Season 3 on Metacritic. My assessment? Don't buy into overhyping reviews (atleast for Season 1 and 2) .
    Story is disjointed and I am not talking about the sequence in which it is shown but rather cohesion of story. Things happen very 'conveniently' in this show.
    Story writers want something (lets cal it 'X') to happen? Suddenly character Y    I watched it after seeing glorious reviews of Season 3 on Metacritic. My assessment? Don't buy into overhyping reviews (atleast for Season 1 and 2) .
    Story is disjointed and I am not talking about the sequence in which it is shown but rather cohesion of story. Things happen very 'conveniently' in this show.
    Story writers want something (lets cal it 'X') to happen? Suddenly character Y will totally flip and do something that will cause X. Very lazy writing.
    Further, the character consistency is absolutely absent in this show and they do stuff that makes no sense for them.
    And finally, the continuity from First season is a joke. They move characters here and there in ridiculous manner and plot is basically deus ex machina.
    All in all, its an overhyped show. Avoid if massive plot holes and inconsistent characters bother you.    … Expand

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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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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
  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Diane Gordon
    Oct 5, 2015
    90
    Few current shows on TV approach The Leftovers level of contemplation and as a result, the show stays with you long after an episode ends. Though it’s sobering to watch, it’s also very moving and beautifully acted.
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  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Isaac Feldberg
    Oct 5, 2015
    90
    This new Leftovers is thrillingly confident in its storytelling, and even as it again peers into dark places, the show has improved in one clear way--it’s no longer afraid to also embrace the light.
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  3. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    Oct 5, 2015
    75
    As the season progresses, Mapleton re-emerges and it becomes a tale of two deeply weird cities. It may all be a tease, but give The Leftovers this: It is the strangest show on television.
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