The Leftovers

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Season 3
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 29, 2014
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 485 Ratings

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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.
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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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