NFT: The Leftovers Season 3 (This Weekend!)

My favorite current show.

I'm sure it'll be incredible. Hard to believe this show hasn't gained more of a following.

its going to be so difficult to have to wait weeks at a time for each episode. Binge watching has spoiled me.

for the people who created it, writers, actors, ect., they'll never get to see it the same way the rest of us have.

Hell yeah!!

its easily in my top 5 shows of the last few years, possibly longer. I don't think there's a show on TV who's score dictates the story more-so than in the Leftovers.

Really hate that this will be it. I do understand a little though why it didn't gain a lot of traction. Most people gave up after the first half (at most) of season one. It was a slow mover/builder. Most never got to the magic of season two.

If so, will be very interesting to see how they write it to its conclusion. Great show

In comment 13427127 mfsd said:

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If so, will be very interesting to see how they write it to its conclusion. Great show

Yes, this is the final season.

In comment 13427127 mfsd said:

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If so, will be very interesting to see how they write it to its conclusion. Great show

Yes. Lindelof basically said that they weren't going to do a season 3, that season 2 was such a drain on him to make. But the fan reaction to season 2 made him beg HBO to greenlight season 3 and give the show a proper ending.

In comment 13427132 arcarsenal said:

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In comment 13427127 mfsd said: Quote: If so, will be very interesting to see how they write it to its conclusion. Great show Yes, this is the final season.

That's a good thing IMO - many other shows have started strong, only to fade as they kept writing seasons with wandering storylines (Lost, for example).

The network kept ordering more episodes.

Leftovers began with the idea of 3 season at most.

In comment 13427105 GiantFilthy said:

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Really hate that this will be it. I do understand a little though why it didn't gain a lot of traction. Most people gave up after the first half (at most) of season one. It was a slow mover/builder. Most never got to the magic of season two.

Agree. A lot of people bring up S2EP8 'International Assasin' from season 2, but I like episode 9 '10-13' every bit as much and a lot of it has to do with the music choices.

'White Lines' used twice. Then they use Sturgil Simpson's amazing cover of 'The Promise' in the bar scene where Meg has Tommy looking like 13 year old me the first time I saw Liv Tyler in he dad's Crazy video.
Then they have Meg march into the camp outside of Jarden to Olivia Newton-John's 'Magic'. Freaking Xanadu soundtrack! Are you kidding me?!!

count me in as a fan, next to Legion... best show I've seen this year.

Cant Wait!

Just the subtle build-up sometimes - like when Kevin's confessing to Nora about "seeing" Patti (just before the rock breaks through the window), or when Tommy pries open the van doors to see what's inside. It's edge-of-your-seat stuff.

And I agree about the 10-13 episode. The music was fantastic, and I love how they captured the feeling of dread over what Meg was planning the next day.

That I like

But this show really hit me hard from day 1. One of the best shows of the last few years, maybe the best. Credit Lindelloff for remaining steadfast and making the show he wanted to make, despite early criticism.

but it has been fun making converts of my friends. Like building my own Guilty Remnant.

In comment 13427423 Kyle in NY said:

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But this show really hit me hard from day 1. One of the best shows of the last few years, maybe the best. Credit Lindelloff for remaining steadfast and making the show he wanted to make, despite early criticism.

I think many are simply too impatient these days. Can you imagine this show's impact pre-streaming?

Far too often I discuss with friends or co-workers who will drop a show after 1 or 2 episodes and I couldn't imagine doing that with a show like this. For those that have, sucks for them.

In comment 13427432 Motley Two said:

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but it has been fun making converts of my friends. Like building my own Guilty Remnant.

That's a big part of how these shows build audiences. I didn't know a thing about the Leftovers until a buddy told me he knows I'd really get into it, so I started to catch up when season 1 was halfway through. I've recommended it to several friends since...but we all kind of know who in our circles has the taste for a slower developing, multi-layered story and characters.

Same was true with Bloodline for me

For this 3rd and final season. The wait has felt like forever to get here. Must watch TV every Sunday.

don't have a fucking clue what's going on. :)

A great show that works because it makes the world post-departure totally believable.

LOVE Carrie Coon.

totally agree. People would probably complain about The Wire after a few episodes if it came out today. I certainly am appreciative of the streaming culture, I partake in it plenty. But it does have its downsides

is about to have herself quite the showcase this spring. Between this and Fargo, the awards will follow. Her showcase in the first season, the episode Guest, was when I knew I was in this show for good. She's fantastic

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B likey. B want wingy!

In comment 13427663 B in ALB said:

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B likey. B want wingy!

yep. that's her.