The Leftovers

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Season 3
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 29, 2014
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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  1. brockcheese
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    This first episode of the final season is fantastic. It wraps up everything that happened in season 2 while adding a few questions for the future of season 3.
  2. Alagusundaram
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    This first episode of the final season is really fantastic. It wraps up everything that happened in season 2 while adding a few questions for the future of season 3 more.
  3. vinzclortho
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    I can't remember the last time I planned my day around a TV show. Yes, it's that good. Lindelof and Perrotta have given me a metaphysical oasis in a sea of mediocre, formulaic TV. Thank you, Leftovers, for bringing wonder back to Sunday night.
  4. JorgeLestre
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    'The Leftovers' is still one of the most brilliant TV exercises ever. It is weirdly captivating and the characters are absolutely amazing. This final season starts with a bang and promises to keep digging into the addictive insanity of its plot.
  5. m21mcritic
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    Yes, it's that good, but it's not the kind of show you can jump into until you've gone through seasons 1 and 2. Unlike most shows that overstay their welcome a season or more, this is the completely package. A TV story that begins and ends and is executed true to its artistic vision. You may not like its tone or thematic elements, but if this season ends as well as the two prior seasons,Yes, it's that good, but it's not the kind of show you can jump into until you've gone through seasons 1 and 2. Unlike most shows that overstay their welcome a season or more, this is the completely package. A TV story that begins and ends and is executed true to its artistic vision. You may not like its tone or thematic elements, but if this season ends as well as the two prior seasons, this will probably be the show that i recommend to people as THE best show I've ever seen.… Expand
  6. CrticalIam70
    May 28, 2017
    10
    I typically would not take the time to write a review about a tv series. Despite the many fabulously artistic, well written and acted special series I have enjoyed over the years (increasing better and more cerebral each year I might add...thank you HBO and Showtime as Pioneers and the new players building upon that momentum (A&E, Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix). Despite the brilliance of showsI typically would not take the time to write a review about a tv series. Despite the many fabulously artistic, well written and acted special series I have enjoyed over the years (increasing better and more cerebral each year I might add...thank you HBO and Showtime as Pioneers and the new players building upon that momentum (A&E, Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix). Despite the brilliance of shows such as Weeds, Soparanos, The C Word, Friday Night Lights, Breaking Bad, OA, Stranger Things, and now Better Call Saul.., none had pushed me to the point of comment to this degree. The reason being, this series transcends normal television in every way possible and forces me to see life through so many lens I would have normally ignored. It's interesting to see how often I observe parallels with my own life and relationships and how hard and **** life can be sometimes. The 'family' here one minute, gone the next...so true and ever changing in my existence.

    The "Great Departure's" mystery best explained or better yet proclaimed as the rapture. The rest of us, 'Leftovers' are not only seemingly not "pure of heart and our judgement will continue. As if that wasn't enough, we are expected to navigate our ****, meaningless lives with no real answers and seeming unresolved closure for anyone or anything we lost. Yet, the brilliance is how life finds and way to go on in so many new ways. People form cults, and take power through scamming the weak.. The GR seems as such an example but we learn through time there are seemingly more sinister and we have to see how (if ever) that truly plays out since they have been relatively absent in the first 6 episodes. Human nature and society tends to desire closure, the GR's blatant purpose to force us to remember should be their first worst attribute, but we sense that's just the tip of the iceberg.

    As a Chemist, I love the interesting dictomy between fact and faith. The sciencetists are working very hard to show how science can explain all of it away. That is being strongly overshadowed by a world who population largely follows some form of religion. Admittedly, I have always leaned towards fact over faith. This series propellers me to look deeper, believe stronger, and work harder to find the equilibrium that just might tick into place on October 15th in Melbourne. While we know many loose end will remain, one thing is ubundantly clear to me, we have been witnessing pure genius in the writing, cast, and the lyal fans who have "lived" this series for the past 3 years. Bravo!    … Expand
  7. crav3n61
    May 20, 2017
    10
    The Leftovers is the best series i have ever seen in my life.outstanding actors and amazing story from damon that makes me happy to waching this from.
  8. avr50
    Aug 27, 2017
    10
    The first season was good, the second was very good, and the third season was excelent, just excelent. The series final season is brilliant, it will leave you breathless most of the times. This season was not nominated for this year Emmy´s, and i´m sure they will regret that, because this is a masterpiece, and it will be still be a masterpiece in the years to come.
  9. Zephyre
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    Superb storytelling of personal apocalypse. An emotional intoxicant – sensitively revealed by an outstanding cast. I wanted to stay in that world for a few more moments.
  10. stskotty
    Jan 12, 2018
    10
    What an amazing way to end an incredible series (which ended too soon). This season should have definitely been no less than 10 episodes, that being said, the 8 HBO gave them made each and every moment a gift. If you're asking where did the "departed go" you're missing the point of this superior work of human emotion, loss, grief and the beautifully strange story being told. Must watch.
  11. ChoosableOne
    Jul 29, 2017
    8
    This season should be the prototype for entire series. After very serious, confused and often irritating first season plus half of season 2, this show begun to shine. But it was too late for it. I think it helped writers though. It made them focus on how to wrap things up, not to branch things like Lost did. This could be the best show ever but it missed it. Like Lost did. Finally, i hatedThis season should be the prototype for entire series. After very serious, confused and often irritating first season plus half of season 2, this show begun to shine. But it was too late for it. I think it helped writers though. It made them focus on how to wrap things up, not to branch things like Lost did. This could be the best show ever but it missed it. Like Lost did. Finally, i hated almost all charecters, especially Nora, but Kevin Jr. I begun to like him after hotel episode, that was late too. Now im thinking, how did i watch this series? I think because curiosty. But in the end, i will remember only Kevin's story. And i think it was worth it to watch all three.… Expand
  12. garmonbozia
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    "The leftovers" is one of the best and the most underappreciated shows in the last decade of television. Every season can stand on it's own, but all of them share the same themes: Family, Home, Truth, Loss, Love, Faith. This show asks the most ultimate, the largest (or) the most basic questions and helps you to answer them (or not) on your own. What is the most important in life? Why are"The leftovers" is one of the best and the most underappreciated shows in the last decade of television. Every season can stand on it's own, but all of them share the same themes: Family, Home, Truth, Loss, Love, Faith. This show asks the most ultimate, the largest (or) the most basic questions and helps you to answer them (or not) on your own. What is the most important in life? Why are we here? What happens after we die? Is there a plan for all of this? If not - what matters? Why do we even believe in something?
    It's a mixture of faith and reason. Every difficult to understand event in the show is filled with that dichotomy. The series shows variety of human behaviour and attitude towards inexplicable phenomenon. What people are capable of doing to cope with their grief and how do they make sense of the world that has changed so rapidly and irreversibly. It's a dark, brutal, bleak, fantastic, visionary mysterious, emotional, depressing, mystical, funny, crazy, liberatory and sublime show. It will drag you through the dirt and then lift you up in the sky. The cast is phenomenal and their acting is mind-blowing (it's almost disgusting that actors from that show were notoriously ommited by the Emmys). I'm pretty sure that Max Richter's music in the show can move anyone to tears. I cried like a baby on so many scenes. The show moved me and will stay with me forever as one of the best shows I have ever watched.    … Expand
  13. gerry6992
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    The Leftovers is a must-watch. This season premierè is another ground-breaking hour of television. Lindelof is a master in his narration: I loved how he has evolved the show in a unpredictable narration. It's emotional, surprising and amazing. WATCH The Leftovers
  14. sVc
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    I've always been captivated by this show since the first episode. I don't think I'd rank even one individual episode under a "9" score. But after season 2's "The Assassin", I officially ranked this television series to be one of the best and favorites of all time. Just as it's creator Damon Lindelof had done with "Lost", he has made a completely riveting, intelligent, complex, mindI've always been captivated by this show since the first episode. I don't think I'd rank even one individual episode under a "9" score. But after season 2's "The Assassin", I officially ranked this television series to be one of the best and favorites of all time. Just as it's creator Damon Lindelof had done with "Lost", he has made a completely riveting, intelligent, complex, mind boggling and emotional series that defies regular television standards. To do so and keep it thoroughly entertaining with sly, dark humor is quite an accomplishment. I've only seen the first episode of season 3, like most, but I have no doubt I'm going to be just as enthralled as I was for the past two. One complaint: only 8 episodes!? But I'm assuming they have a clear vision on how this story unfolds to its conclusion. I'm going to miss these characters when they're gone.… Expand
  15. ReubenIsAGod
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    I don't think I've ever seen a show so surreal and intriguing then the Leftovers. The only real comparison I can make happens to be Twin Peaks. In terms of semi-surrealist dream like ideas. The way every shot is composed feels as if you are walking in a dream, nothing makes sense and everything feels real. Its pure beauty. The leftovers is honestly a masterpiece of cinema/television and itI don't think I've ever seen a show so surreal and intriguing then the Leftovers. The only real comparison I can make happens to be Twin Peaks. In terms of semi-surrealist dream like ideas. The way every shot is composed feels as if you are walking in a dream, nothing makes sense and everything feels real. Its pure beauty. The leftovers is honestly a masterpiece of cinema/television and it disheartens me as to how underrated the show is. The show isn't about ANSWERS its about dealing with the Consequences and trying to adapt. It is, in the purest sense absolute kino.… Expand
  16. Big1
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    First time writing one of these. I haven't felt this excited about a show since Breaking Bad. This is a must watch to anyone looking for a high quality drama.
  17. edwardgonzalez
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    The Leftovers isn't scared to go some places and it always ends up being great. One of the best shows on television in every sense (acting, writing, cinematography, directing, etc.).
  18. Deejaymn
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    From the contradictory song choices, too the amazing acting (Kevin Carroll, Justin Theroux), to the cinematography, to the all out weirdness, it's amazingly executed. It puts me on edge, makes me sad, happy, a bit of everything, i just hope they stick the landing at the end.
  19. Shiftyeyeddog
    May 28, 2017
    10
    Time4Pizza you're a moron. Season 3 is flat-out brilliant. Perhaps not as steady and consistent as Season 2, this season has lower lows, admittedly, but also higher highs, and it's all unmissable TV. The entire series is a cumulative masterpiece. It easily enters my list of the 3 best shows of all time, could very well become #1 with time.
  20. shoulderoforion
    Jun 5, 2017
    8
    Having now completed the third season, it did get better as it went along. I thought the finale was going to leave so many stings untied it was going to leave me unsatisfied and feeling ripped off. That didn't happen. Pretty much every answer is given at the end, except why, but I'm feeling pretty good about the three season journey, even if you couldn't pay me to sit through the firstHaving now completed the third season, it did get better as it went along. I thought the finale was going to leave so many stings untied it was going to leave me unsatisfied and feeling ripped off. That didn't happen. Pretty much every answer is given at the end, except why, but I'm feeling pretty good about the three season journey, even if you couldn't pay me to sit through the first season again for all the tea in china.… Expand
  21. Samcr0
    May 6, 2017
    10
    Best show currently on television, the writing, acting and especially the music composed by Max Ritcher is especially haunting. If you do not mind slightly slower paced shows do your self a favor and watch this masterpiece.
  22. LanGeX
    May 7, 2017
    10
    What do you call evolution of TV series? What series have evolved from quite questionable, ambiguous, boring at some moments project to F***ING okay, okay, breathe... to one of the most intriguing unique and mind-blowing masterpiece? I'd answer: "The Leftovers case". And no, it's not some random set of colorful epithets just to, you know, "full the box". I have expressed myself ratherWhat do you call evolution of TV series? What series have evolved from quite questionable, ambiguous, boring at some moments project to F***ING okay, okay, breathe... to one of the most intriguing unique and mind-blowing masterpiece? I'd answer: "The Leftovers case". And no, it's not some random set of colorful epithets just to, you know, "full the box". I have expressed myself rather calm and soft. 'Cause this one here deserves all the love and tributes from the audience. Enough with the idle talk, there are some things to elaborate.

    First thing to mention is how exactly this series have evolved throughout seasons, 3 seasons to be precise. When we watch the Pilot of any movie we all know that with each year it will only getting worse and worse. Yes, there are some exceptions like BrBa or GoT. However, I must intimate that these two tv shows and a few others from its beginning were just good as they have become closer to the finale. So, Kevin and Nora's situation is way. way different. It took merely 2 years to prove everyone who disliked the first season that this one here is worth your while and it will flourish some day like all kinds of the industry in the 19th century. Indeed it does as we could witness currently.

    The Leftovers is that case when each episode is high-day to viewers and not the another hassle you should bear with. And certainly it goes without saying that without Max Richter's work here there would not be tv show at all. Also would like to mention that the fact the show will finish just about a month from now is such a pleasure. Especially after THE LOST oh my God. I really really hope that Lindelof and Perrotta would not screw this baby up, they simply CANNOT.

    Looking forward to a next ep, as always. Will see how my opinion will be changing closer to the finale. But I have a feeling that I'll fall in love with this completely and irrevocably.    … Expand
  23. NotAmerican
    Jun 9, 2017
    9
    The third season is great, little holes here and there, but the love story is great. As for the plot, it gives a beautiful insight into the human mind and how an unexplicable mass trauma destroys contemporary nihilism.

    I wouldn't say this show helped me find God. But it shows with perfection why some people need to find him.
  24. arovo
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    Leftovers 3 doesn't disappoint the expectations. Everything is great with this show. Storytelling is genial and again the acting is amazing. Every episode feeds the desire to see the next one.
  25. Ramtin_vnd
    Aug 24, 2017
    10
    One of the best TV series ever made.
    Fantastic storyline, perfect characterization, Awesome music by Max Richter.
    Awesome music from Max Richard is a masterpiece in the most sensitive scenes.
    The actors in the series have the best of it, and the result is nothing more than creating a masterpiece.
  26. BrightCityLight
    Jun 2, 2017
    9
    One of the best Television shows I have ever watched, and I could not explain why. It just is. I have had more 'tears in my eyes for no apparent friggen' reason' while watching this show than I ever had. I even go on to YouTube from time to time to watch Kevin when he is saying that verse in the Bible for dead Patty, just to get a fix of emotion. And the soundtrack ... Max Richter.One of the best Television shows I have ever watched, and I could not explain why. It just is. I have had more 'tears in my eyes for no apparent friggen' reason' while watching this show than I ever had. I even go on to YouTube from time to time to watch Kevin when he is saying that verse in the Bible for dead Patty, just to get a fix of emotion. And the soundtrack ... Max Richter. F#ck me ... tears you up.

    Precision, ambiance, cast and timing ... all wonderful in this masterclass of Television.    … Expand
  27. wantedtolikebut
    May 25, 2017
    8
    Update: 5/23 -- Episode 6 was brilliant and extraordinarily moving. Directed by Carl Franklin, the show came back to life for me. Laurie's Judas story. Kevin and Laurie's genuinely beautiful final scene. Great storytelling. I hope the rest of the season is this good. .............................The first episode of this season was an engaging triumph. The second, third, and now fourthUpdate: 5/23 -- Episode 6 was brilliant and extraordinarily moving. Directed by Carl Franklin, the show came back to life for me. Laurie's Judas story. Kevin and Laurie's genuinely beautiful final scene. Great storytelling. I hope the rest of the season is this good. .............................The first episode of this season was an engaging triumph. The second, third, and now fourth episodes were a frustrating mess. Last nights episode was borderline incoherent, and not in a good way. And with horrible music cues--not effective counterpoint, just pretentious. Even the orgies were boring. I'm losing patience with the show... but... in total, I still love it. The writing is wildly inconsistent. I'm starting to believe that the showrunners don't know where they are going, and that this will be another trainwreck at the end like LOST -- that baffling, incoherent Allison Janney Mother episode? Thing is, in retrospect, I still love LOST. Even though the final episodes were tedious and did not satisfy. And perhaps this show will be the same? It's looking that way.… Expand
  28. Urabutbl
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    While not answering every single question, The Leftovers does the almost-impossible: it delivers closure. And yes, we don’t get to know ”how”, but we do find out ”what”. Lindelof finally achieves redemption for the awfulness of “Lost”s final season - not since “Six Feet Under”s finale have I felt this content at the ending of a show.
  29. The3AcademySins
    Oct 19, 2017
    10
    Absolutely outstanding television. This show is a hidden gem, and some of HBO's best work. Every single season, episode, and shot is a masterpiece in film making. Season 3 ties up everything very nicely, and even surpasses the last two seasons. This show is a work of art and a brilliant reflection of humanity. Do not miss this show.
  30. 26corzo
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    why this doesn't receive all the awards in the world? if it is so **** perfect
    simplemente perfecta...
    cada ves que escucho el soundtrack me llena de nostalgia, esperanza desesperanza y me recuerda la locura de la sociedad en esta serie.
  31. realintheory
    Jul 21, 2017
    0
    NO...no it wasn't a 10. It was trite, predictable and awful. I watched every episode. The first episode of season 2 was a stunner. Most of season 1 was er... 'smokin'. But Season 3 was a total dud. Lots of men cried. Quite a few women cried. At least once we heard 'I love you dad' and that's always a nail in coffin. But in the end .. it was just one more appalling American TV show thatNO...no it wasn't a 10. It was trite, predictable and awful. I watched every episode. The first episode of season 2 was a stunner. Most of season 1 was er... 'smokin'. But Season 3 was a total dud. Lots of men cried. Quite a few women cried. At least once we heard 'I love you dad' and that's always a nail in coffin. But in the end .. it was just one more appalling American TV show that said.. 'death is a mystery and take the time to love those around you'. That was it. It's been done to death and the Forgiven will be soon forgotten and, at least by me.. not absolved. (PS Peter Eccelstone is Jesus)… Expand
  32. jpsneed
    Jun 4, 2017
    1
    I started watching this series recently after seeing the amazing reviews that the 3rd season was getting. The first season was pretty good, and the second season involved some shocking changes for show that ultimately paid off as the second season far surpassed the first. The show felt like it was really headed for greatness rolling into the third season, but like many shows/movies thatI started watching this series recently after seeing the amazing reviews that the 3rd season was getting. The first season was pretty good, and the second season involved some shocking changes for show that ultimately paid off as the second season far surpassed the first. The show felt like it was really headed for greatness rolling into the third season, but like many shows/movies that try to tackle profound topics, it doesn't really know where to go.

    I really enjoyed Matt's conversation with David Burton, but that is the only positive moment in the third season for me. While the changes in season 2 led to a great payoff, there doesn't really seem to be a point this time. Many of the characters' storylines are completely aimless other than to reinforce a theme that has been repeated ad nauseam while other new characters are introduced for no real reason. Nora's storyline had some potential but ultimately ends in an disappointing way.

    Some viewers may be satisfied with the way that the conflicts are resolved, but after seeing the finale, I would be shocked if anyone loved the final season.    … Expand
  33. Time4Pizza
    May 15, 2017
    6
    Ah, the old bait and switch. It's increasingly common these days to see TV shows that have found some measure of commercial or critical success to use that as license to take shows in a completely new direction - usually a dark and dreary "artistic vision" sort of direction. True Detective, Mr. Robot, and now we have the Leftovers.

    Season 1 was solid. Season 2 was more of the same,    Ah, the old bait and switch. It's increasingly common these days to see TV shows that have found some measure of commercial or critical success to use that as license to take shows in a completely new direction - usually a dark and dreary "artistic vision" sort of direction. True Detective, Mr. Robot, and now we have the Leftovers.

    Season 1 was solid. Season 2 was more of the same, except five times better, putting it in the absolute top tier of current television programming. And now we have season 3, and I guess since it's the last season, the creators decided anything goes! Let's forget anything resembling a storyline or cohesive plot, let turn every episode into some quasi metaphysical metaphor. It worked before because it was all tied together by a central storyline, without that it's just another show that's decided they are so great and so profound a good plot is simply unneeded. Well, it is needed, sorry to say.

    I still give it a 6 because the performances are still virtuoso, even though the actors are placed in increasingly strained and unrealistic situations. And each episode still works as an off beat short story of sorts. And it is still thought provoking, though not nearly as impactful as it was in season 2 when it had a central thread which really captured and invested the viewer.

    Word to all future TV producers: just because your show is successful does not mean that you can go off the rails to pursue your artistic vision. People still want a yarn. We all know the human condition is difficult, we are humans after all. It's not revolutionary to point that out. What makes great TV is pointing that out by giving us characters to empathize with in relatable yet interesting situations. Not by bludgeoning us with it, such as literally having a conversation with God about being human. We want what made the show great in the first place, and that's a story that draws us in, not some bleak statement on being human. Throwing away the blueprint is not ground breaking TV, usually it just ends up being broken TV.    … Expand
  34. joscsl
    Jun 23, 2017
    10
    The most spectacular season finale since BB. This is one of the most weird yet incredible shows ever made. So beautiful, so sensitive, so well though out, It'll leave you breathless
  35. marcospolos91
    Nov 22, 2017
    0
    Lost has shown pretty well that ambiguity, mysteriousness and unexplained conflicting phenomenons in a TV show are not likely to produce the mind-splitting shock-and-awe plot twist at the end, where everything fits into the puzzle, but are actually symptoms of a disease you'll see far more often in TV series' writing: Kudzu plots.

    Kudzu plots can either show one writer who decentralizes    Lost has shown pretty well that ambiguity, mysteriousness and unexplained conflicting phenomenons in a TV show are not likely to produce the mind-splitting shock-and-awe plot twist at the end, where everything fits into the puzzle, but are actually symptoms of a disease you'll see far more often in TV series' writing: Kudzu plots.

    Kudzu plots can either show one writer who decentralizes or alembicates the story so much it becomes visibly strenuous to make it coagulate and have a point in the end (I'm looking at you, GRRM) and shoehorning appears towards the end of the story as the writer frantically attempts to tie all the loose ends in a meaningful manner, or, more of a TV-series disease, can show multiple writers all trying to pull the respective show under their own artistic view, alike a room of D&D players all taking turns attempting to railroad the story. The problem of the Kudzu plot disease is that it is dishonest: the viewer starts the show with the impression that the people who built the show have a point to be made at the end, not that they'd strap themselves for a dip into the interesting idea pool, followed by a long period of just winging it and an embarrassing, anticlimactic finale. The producers love Kudzu plots because they keep the audience glued to their screen long enough that until they manage to realize the swindle three seasons have passed and the producers are already three money trains in profit, and because most writers can write a Kudzu plot; Most writers can create entangled messes, the solving of the entanglement is the actual brain-requiring part, and this is why shows who have been consistently good don't stray too much in too many directions - every line thrown has to be knotted back in somehow later.

    Introductions aside, The Leftovers exhibits all the symptoms of Kudzu plots. What about the sleepwalking cop? What about the Antichrist? What about the rapture? Strange things happen because? What about the cultists? The show makes no attempt into tying in any of these questions but each new step opens up new questions. The show's religious and magical "explanations" which are given off frugally are also a sign that the plots will most probably be ended by intellectual patches that will make the audience feel unsatisfied. You have been warned.    … Expand
  36. thunderbeans
    Oct 13, 2017
    0
    Boring. Just plain boring. Sitting here waiting for something, anything to happen. My god. Any show that drags this hard at the start really isnt worth it.
  37. cterryr2
    Jun 6, 2017
    0
    Just like Lost. Worst ending possible. So many unanswered questions. I NEVER would have watched this if I had known they dropped the ball to wrap the show up. I am SO MAD I wasted my time watching this crap show. Be warned it goes no where and you will regret it all.
  38. shirazkingdom
    Aug 15, 2017
    10
    great tv series and amazing series I ever seen or watched my entire life, great tv series and amazing series I ever seen or watched my entire life,great tv series and amazing series I ever seen or watched my entire life
  39. chidime
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    Such a beautiful show/season. Season 1 was a joke, Season 2 a beauty to behold, and Season 3 was just perfection in 8 hours. One of the best finales I have ever watched (I guess Damon Lindelof learnt his lesson from the very horrible Lost finale). Kudos to the makers/cast of this show. Sad to see it end.
  40. erfanj
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    You encounter all sorts of overrated movies, tv shows or music these days. The praise for Leftovers season 3 is nothing but well-deserved. Leftovers is the strangest and most immersive experience you will find on tv and its underlying themes pierce the very fundamental psychological issues of mankind. Every second of this series is pure art.
  41. EduB
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    One of the best series ever made; A work of art that few know, sincerely enters the top of the best series of all time. Perfect direction, impeccable script, beautiful photograph, spectacular soundtrack and performances that leave the jaw dropping. No words to describe what was at the end of each episode; simply incredible. In the end it turned out that everyone was The Leftovers.
  42. jaasieljunior
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    obra de arte. The Leftovers finaliza com uma das melhores terceiras temporadas dos últimos 20 anos.Sem contar, que o final nos deixa intrigados. ótimos personagens e ótimas atuações. Vai fazer falta.
  43. Kjk2000
    Jun 24, 2021
    0
    One of the worst tv shows I’ve seen , the only thing good a bout it is the acting otherwise every part of it was just bad and the ending omgggg so lazyyyy and the worst that they didn’t even answer most of the questions that we was watching the show for don’t watch it
  44. JayQuiroz
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    This show is masterfully and boldly written. They go out of their way to engulf you into this mystery while secretly getting you to care more about the characters than the mystery as the episodes and seasons go on. There are 3 seasons total and this was the correct decision, the show simply said what it needed to, wrapped up character development for everyone we care about, and it endsThis show is masterfully and boldly written. They go out of their way to engulf you into this mystery while secretly getting you to care more about the characters than the mystery as the episodes and seasons go on. There are 3 seasons total and this was the correct decision, the show simply said what it needed to, wrapped up character development for everyone we care about, and it ends with no answers.. why? It doesn't matter. The point of the show is that there is no point and that perfectly mirrors our own existence in this world. WE make our destiny and our purpose, not the other way around. Things happen, families fall apart, but we keep fighting hoping for a better life. The events of October 14th 2011 don't matter, what matters is that they moved forward and created their own purpose and happiness from what happened and maybe just maybe the The Sudden Departure, was the best thing to ever happen to this family.… Expand
  45. drlowdon
    Jun 17, 2018
    8
    The Leftovers third, and final, season doesn't quite land with the same impact as season two but this is a strong finish to one of the most interesting TV shows I've watched in a while and makes for a more than satisfying conclusion.
  46. SOV1ET
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    É uma obra prima! A ambiguidade do final atende a todos os fãs da série que podem perceber o desfecho da série de formas diferentes.
  47. ozymandias79
    Dec 25, 2017
    5
    This series is ridiculously bad. Its not even so bad, its good. The quality performances by most of the actors hide the badness to some degree, but the plot is ridiculous. Its an annoying series, because its watchable, just not enjoyable. At least The Leftovers wasn't dragged out for six seasons like Lost. That would have been unbearable. The ending was mediocre as expected from Lindelof.This series is ridiculously bad. Its not even so bad, its good. The quality performances by most of the actors hide the badness to some degree, but the plot is ridiculous. Its an annoying series, because its watchable, just not enjoyable. At least The Leftovers wasn't dragged out for six seasons like Lost. That would have been unbearable. The ending was mediocre as expected from Lindelof. And that piano theme made me want to kill myself. Seriously, watch this if you can't find anything else to watch.… Expand
  48. Ali_Marashian
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    so this happened that, sometimes when awakened at night, i would play the sound tracks, cry myself into sleep again. no one was there to believe me, even though i was there.
  49. Deckz
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    NO SPOILERS - my god, this is a good show. don't expect it to show you the answers of everything, just enjoy the ride. it is a golden ride of insanity, i really love the dialog choices, especially when it solves problems i see in other tv shows. and also, it had a very very depressing theme. specially in the 3rd season here. but it's not overwhelming at all. i recommend this to aboutNO SPOILERS - my god, this is a good show. don't expect it to show you the answers of everything, just enjoy the ride. it is a golden ride of insanity, i really love the dialog choices, especially when it solves problems i see in other tv shows. and also, it had a very very depressing theme. specially in the 3rd season here. but it's not overwhelming at all. i recommend this to about anyone who can handle some weird **** that just is,… Expand
  50. SWEEPtheLEG175
    May 6, 2019
    9
    One of my favorite series ever. The writing, acting, and score are fantastic.
  51. methaddiction
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    “The Book of Nora” is reason enough to give the entire season a 10/10 Carrie Coon and Justin Theroux are revolutionary.
  52. All_ButTrU4
    Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Any doubts aren't allowed here anymore. This final season is vindication for the accomplishment HBO is in curating weird left field television risks into runs that top decades and years of silver screen. You will be breathless, you will be confused, you will cry and definitely start from the beginning for the same result every time.
  53. jkweon
    May 28, 2019
    8
    testtesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttest
  54. ViniloRoto
    Oct 11, 2019
    10
    Qué serie es de ‘The Leftovers’. Una absoluta maravilla que ya se ha hecho un preciado lugar entre mi corazón seriéfilo junto a la otra obra de su creador. La gran redención de Lindelof es una lección magistral de televisión. Solo queda decirle con mi más sincera gratitud, gracias.
  55. Domarch
    Feb 9, 2022
    9
    Still don't know what this show mean. but great actors and good images. must see.
  56. majidhafezi
    Apr 5, 2022
    10
    This series is one of the top ten series in the world in all respects, especially music (in my opinion)

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best TV Season of 2017
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#19 Most Discussed TV Season of 2017
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#24 Most Shared TV Season of 2017

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
98

Universal acclaim - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Richard Scott Larson
    Apr 20, 2017
    88
    There are no real answers in The Leftovers, even as plot questions are resolved, and the series miraculously turns that ambiguity into its greatest accomplishment.
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  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Apr 17, 2017
    100
    All the hype leading up to the final approach of The Leftovers has merit. The seven episodes HBO provided are consistently brilliant, sure and mindful about tying up loose ends.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    Apr 14, 2017
    100
    Some of the best acting, directing and ephemeral atmosphere on television. There's so much to say about every episode of The Leftovers, much less to say about the first six episodes of a new season collectively, but the easiest thing to say is that it's not too late to tune in and be awed and confused.
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