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

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 440 out of 485
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 485
  3. Negative: 27 out of 485
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.).
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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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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