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Several unstable marriages and a convicted pedophile’s presence in a quiet suburban community ignite a complex, fast-moving plot. Darker than such sprightly entertainments as Joe College (2000) and The Wishbones (1997), Perrotta’s fourth is an anatomy of marital and familial discord focused on four variously conjoined and separated couples. Sarah Pierce instantly falls for handsome househusband Todd, dubbed “the Prom King” by her fellow moms, who furtively ogle him at the playground where they all bring their kids.

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Sarah soon wants freedom from her (much older) husband Richard, a product consultant helplessly fixated on an Internet porn queen. Todd’s wife Kathy, a hardworking documentary filmmaker, gradually loses patience with his failures to pass his bar exam. As Sarah and Todd begin a heady affair, ex-con sexual predator Ronnie McGorvey comes to live among them all with his widowed mother (and only companion) May, provoking neighborhood protests and stoking the already smoldering rage of Todd’s touch-football league teammate Larry Moon, separated from his family and “retired” from the police department after he shot to death a black teenager brandishing a toy pistol.

All these lit fuses eventually spark the superb extended climax, capped by a touching and deeply ironic resolution scene, which occurs at the same playground where its actions began. Savvy dialogue and interior monologue, characters so real you know you have relatives and neighbors exactly like them, and Perrotta’s unerring grasp of the cultures of marriage and young parenthood pull the reader smoothly through a flexible narrative filled with little shocks of surprise and stunning set pieces (Kathy’s awkward dinner party for Todd’s “friends” Sarah and Richard, and his team’s epic slugfest vs.

A superior opponent are particular standouts). And the juxtapositions whereby Perrotta charts his several characters’ interconnected misadventures are handled with masterly authority. An accomplished comic novelist extends his range brilliantly. Perrotta’s best.

. White Rabbit Productions. Film 44. Distributor Release Original network Original release June 29, 2014 ( 2014-06-29) – June 4, 2017 ( 2017-06-04) External links The Leftovers is an American television drama series created by and, that aired on from June 29, 2014, to June 4, 2017.

It is based on Perrotta's. The pilot was written by Lindelof and Perrotta, and directed. The series stars an ensemble cast featuring, and.

The series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on October 4, 2015, and concluded December 6, 2015. On December 10, 2015, HBO renewed the show for a third and final season, which premiered on April 16, 2017 and concluded on June 4, 2017. Contents.

Premise The Leftovers starts three years after a global event called the 'Sudden Departure', the inexplicable, simultaneous disappearance of 140 million people, 2% of the world's population, on October 14, 2011. Following that event, mainstream religions declined, and a number of emerged, most notably the Guilty Remnant. The first season revolves around the Garvey family and their acquaintances in the fictional town of Mapleton, New York.

Kevin Garvey is the His wife Laurie has joined the Guilty Remnant. Their son Tommy has left home for college, and their daughter Jill is. In the second season, the lead characters move to the fictional town of Jarden, Texas, where not a single citizen was lost in the 'Sudden Departure'. The third and final season unfolds three years later, in 2017, starting 14 days before the cryptic seventh anniversary of the Sudden Departure, with events taking the main characters to Australia. Cast and characters Main. as Kevin Garvey, Jr., Mapleton's Chief of Police and a father of two, who is trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy in this new world.

The breakup of his family puts more and more of a strain on him. as Lorelei 'Laurie' Garvey, Kevin's wife and Tom and Jill's mother, who left her life behind to join a mysterious cult called the Guilty Remnant. as Matt Jamison, a former reverend and current editor of a self-published tabloid that outs sinners. He struggles with his inability to accept that he, a good Christian, was not taken in the Sudden Departure while many sinners were. He has a wife, Mary. as Megan 'Meg' Abbott, a woman about to get married when she becomes the target of the Guilty Remnant. as Tom 'Tommy' Garvey, Laurie's son (whom Kevin has raised as his own), who has recently dropped out of college and taken refuge with a mysterious called 'Holy Wayne'.

as Jill Garvey, Kevin's teenage daughter, a straight-A student who has a difficult relationship with her father. as Nora Durst, a wife and mother who lost her husband, son and daughter in the Sudden Departure. She is Matt's sister. as Aimee, Jill's free-spirited high school friend, who seems untroubled by the. (season 1). as Lucy Warburton, Mapleton's take-no-prisoners mayor.

(season 1). as Patricia 'Patti' Levin, the leader of the local chapter of the Guilty Remnant. as Dean, a man who seems to understand that times have changed and addresses it head-on—often violently. (season 1, recurring season 3). and as Adam and Scott Frost, happy-go-lucky identical twin brothers.

(season 1). Annie Q. As Christine, one of Holy Wayne's former 'groupies' and whose role apparently has a special and mysterious meaning. She was also Tommy's friend. (season 1, guest season 3). as Mary Jamison, Matt's wife, who was rendered comatose by a car crash during the Sudden Departure. (seasons 2–3, recurring season 1).

as Erika Murphy, a doctor who runs an urgent-care facility. The Murphys are the Garveys' neighbors in Jarden, Texas. (seasons 2–3). as John Murphy, Erika's ex-husband and head of the town's volunteer fire department. (seasons 2–3).

as Michael Murphy, Erika and John's teenage son. (seasons 2–3). as Kevin Garvey, Sr., Mapleton's former chief of police who has been committed to a mental health institute.

(season 3, recurring seasons 1–2) Notes 1. During season 3, Tyler, Qualley, Dowd, Moloney, King and Glenn are only credited with the main cast in the episodes in which they appear. Second season promotional art The first season covers the entirety of the book; the second and third seasons are completely original material.

In April 2015, it was reported that the setting for the second season would shift from Mapleton, New York to a small town in Texas. The series shifted filming locations from New York to, with nearby serving as the mainstreet of fictional Jarden, Texas, when commenced in late April. For the second season, which features several changes, including cast, location, and storylines; Lindelof cited and as influences. The final season began in early May 2016, in Austin. In June 2016, the production moved to, where it filmed the remainder of the series and completed post-production. On the move to Melbourne, Lindelof said, 'We're immensely grateful for the opportunity to try something that looks and feels different from the preceding seasons and we absolutely cannot wait to bring our story to its conclusion down under.' It was also confirmed that the season would have a shortened 8-episode run.

Casting In June 2013, casting announcements began., and were announced to star in the pilot. For the second season, eight of the 14 main cast members from season one returned, while, Amanda Warren, Annie Q., and Michael Gaston did not. In April 2015, casting began for a Black American family comprising a father, ex-convict John Murphy; his hearing-impaired doctor wife, Erika; and their teenage children Evie, an outgoing athlete, and Michael, a pious Christian. The roles of John, Erika, and Michael are portrayed by, and, respectively, all as series regulars. Was cast in a recurring role as Isaac Rayney, John's friend and a palm reader.

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Was cast in a recurring role, playing Virgil, a confidant of Kevin's., who had a recurring role in the first season as Mary Jamison, was promoted to a regular cast member in season two. For the third season, it was confirmed in May 2016 that the entire main cast from the second season would return, with the exception of Dowd, and that and had been promoted to series regulars, however, Brown remained a guest star for the third season. Actress joined the cast on December 6, 2016.

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Main cast members Michael Gaston and Annie Q. From season one returned as guest stars.

Opening credits and theme music The main title from the first season uses 'The Leftovers (Main Title Theme)', an original piece of music by composer, accompanied by images like a fresco in the style of the. The second season uses '. In addition, the opening changes to one that shows images of pictures and people who were departed missing from them and in their place is various images of earth-related phenomena like, and. Season 3 retains the opening from Season 2 but several episodes contain a different theme song. In addition, the Season 1 main title theme and the song 'Let the Mystery Be' were both reprised for the penultimate episode and series finale respectively. Main article: Season Episodes Originally aired First aired Last aired 10 June 29, 2014 ( 2014-06-29) September 7, 2014 ( 2014-09-07) 10 October 4, 2015 ( 2015-10-04) December 6, 2015 ( 2015-12-06) 8 April 16, 2017 ( 2017-04-16) June 4, 2017 ( 2017-06-04) Reception Critical response Season Critical response 1 81% (60 reviews) 65/100 (42 reviews) 2 93% (33 reviews) 80/100 (22 reviews) 3 98% (35 reviews) 98/100 (17 reviews) Season one of The Leftovers received mostly positive reviews from critics. Scored season one 65 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'.

Scored the season 81%, based on 60 reviews, with an average rating of 7.68/10. The site's critical consensus reads, 'Its dour tone and self-seriousness may make for somber viewing, but The Leftovers is an artfully crafted, thought-provoking drama that aims high and often hits its mark.' Reviewer Matt Fowler gave consistently high scores to all the season one episodes, including two perfect 10 scores for 'Two Boats and a Helicopter' and the season finale 'The Prodigal Son Returns.' He then gave the entire first season a review score of 9.4 out of 10, particularly praising the character-centric episodes, 's score and the performances, particularly Carrie Coon's. Season two received critical acclaim. On Metacritic, it has a score of 80 out of 100 based on 22 reviews, indicating 'generally favorable reviews'. Rotten Tomatoes gave the second season a rating of 93% with an average score of 8.73 out of 10 based on 33 critic reviews, with the critical consensus ' The Leftovers continues to be unpredictable and provocative in season two with its new location, though the inexplicable circumstances will still frustrate many viewers.'

Of gave it an 'A' grade and wrote that 'The Leftovers is still TV's best drama as season 2 begins'; it has 'tighter focus, but same powerful, immersive experience'. In his five out of five star review, Todd VanDerWerff of wrote: 'It's a show that wants to provoke a reaction in you, whether it's admiration, hatred, or just bafflement. It's HBO's best drama—and thus must-see TV.' The third season has received unanimous acclaim from critics. On Metacritic, it has a score of 98 out of 100 based on 17 reviews, indicating 'universal acclaim'. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 98% rating with an average score of 9.43 out of 10 based on 35 reviews with the critical consensus 'With reliably ambitious storytelling and outstanding performances from its cast, Season 3 of The Leftovers approaches the series' conclusion as thoughtfully, purposefully, and confidently as it began.'

Maureen Ryan of wrote the final season 'is spectacular, in every sense of that word.' The Leftovers was ranked as the best TV series of 2017 according to Metacritic. Critics' top ten lists. 2017. No. 1.

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