The Leftovers

HBO | Release Date: June 29, 2014

8.8	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 141 Ratings

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brockcheeseMay 20, 2019

The Leftovers is wildly uneven. Starting with a confusing first season but ending in one of the greatest finales of all time.

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SWEEPtheLEG175May 6, 2019

One of the my favorite series ever. The writing, acting, and score are fantastic.

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CayenneMar 8, 2020

I am on my third viewing of this totally captivating series. The first two times I watched it in the series' intended order, this third time is simply though random episode selection: each viewing has revealed something new to me in theI am on my third viewing of this totally captivating series. The first two times I watched it in the series' intended order, this third time is simply though random episode selection: each viewing has revealed something new to me in the plot, characters and/or theme. So far the big answer has not been revealed to me; what has been revealed is that the big answer may not be so big or so important after all, and that it may not, in fact, be reveal-able at all. Far more important are the perspectives and interactions between the characters and their response to the chaos of existence, and to the artificial order we as human beings try to impose on it. Written, directed, visually and acoustically composed and interpreted in the series with flashes of empathy, horror, humour, drama and almost always brilliance, it is a mesmerizing series to watch unfold, and to twist and turn its way to a truly surprising but satisfying conclusion. A conclusion that gave me an unexpected jolt by re-aligning my own perspectives to the series' storyline.… Expand

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dr_TreApr 12, 2020

Starts kind of slow, a bit boring and frustrating but it evolves into something beautiful. Quality of actors and overall production is there from the start and once story finds its footing it overwhelms you. Carrie Coon and Justin TherouxStarts kind of slow, a bit boring and frustrating but it evolves into something beautiful. Quality of actors and overall production is there from the start and once story finds its footing it overwhelms you. Carrie Coon and Justin Theroux lead a brilliant cast in roles of their lifetimes.… Expand

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truerockAug 25, 2020

I'm not going to try to write a review that describes the elements that make this series so good. I don't have the writing skills to do that.

This series took me on an emotional and intellectual journey I will always appreciate.