NFT: The Leftovers: Season 3 Episode 6. SPOILERS

At the hotel.

this series to a satisfying conclusion. I really hope they pull it off. It's such a complex universe they've created, well written and thought provoking. It feels to me like ther's more to tell.

And I still don't know what the hell it all means with two episodes to go.

I doubt Laurie is ending her life, but who knows? I believe I saw Nora in the previews for next week, so she isn't gone. Besides, I don't see how those two ladies were going to accommodate her request to be zapped....they already denied her permission.

I have no idea how this show is going to end. It appears Kevin Jr is going to go back to the land of the dead spirits though.

Giantology said:

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At the hotel.

Possible, though the show doesn't seem headed for an ending from Five People You Meet in Heaven, It's a Wonderful Life, or that forest scene near the end of Deathly Hallows where Harry's dead loved ones promise to stand by him while he sacrifices himself.

I think Kevin is more likely to get another trip to Bill Camp's karaoke bar and a lecture about the meaninglessness of everything.

Crispino said:

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this series to a satisfying conclusion. I really hope they pull it off. It's such a complex universe they've created, well written and thought provoking. It feels to me like there's more to tell. And I still don't know what the hell it all means with two episodes to go.

The showrunners have been pretty clear about one thing from the beginning: the audience shouldn't expect explanations. Maybe they will throw us a curveball and serve up a conventional, tidy ending. I doubt it though. If that were the exit strategy, why layer on so much crazy in Season Three? Individual characters are finally coming to terms with the senselessness of the Departure - for better or worse - and finding their own forms of closure. I think that's all we're going to get.

If the person who's the most tethered to "reality" is capable of falling into the same despair and capable of attempting suicide (2 or 3 times now), what hope is there for the rest of these people? I didn't realize that The Sudden Departure took fetuses too.

I wonder why Michael called Laurie... I guess he's not a true believer in the Gospel of Kevin anymore. Aside from the 2 Kevins and Grace, who still is?

nice and neat with some pat ending. Just something that will leave me feeling like we've come to the end of the story with more questions having been answered than left open......

Great episode.

I didn't realize this season was only going to be 8 episodes. So, we're down to 2 left. Bittersweet.

In comment 13478085 shockeyisthebest8056 said:

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If the person who's the most tethered to "reality" is capable of falling into the same despair and capable of attempting suicide (2 or 3 times now), what hope is there for the rest of these people? I didn't realize that The Sudden Departure took fetuses too. I wonder why Michael called Laurie... I guess he's not a true believer in the Gospel of Kevin anymore. Aside from the 2 Kevins and Grace, who still is?

I think Michael is supposed to be the Doubting Thomas.

In comment 13478085 shockeyisthebest8056 said:

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If the person who's the most tethered to "reality" is capable of falling into the same despair and capable of attempting suicide (2 or 3 times now), what hope is there for the rest of these people? I didn't realize that The Sudden Departure took fetuses too. I wonder why Michael called Laurie... I guess he's not a true believer in the Gospel of Kevin anymore. Aside from the 2 Kevins and Grace, who still is?

I don't think Matt has necessarily given up what he believes about Kevin. John seems to still mostly buy into it as well.

In comment 13478077 Big Blue Blogger said:

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Giantology said: Quote: At the hotel. Possible, though the show doesn't seem headed for an ending from Five People You Meet in Heaven, It's a Wonderful Life, or that forest scene near the end of Deathly Hallows where Harry's dead loved ones promise to stand by him while he sacrifices himself. I think Kevin is more likely to get another trip to Bill Camp's karaoke bar and a lecture about the meaninglessness of everything.

Oh, I don't think it is headed for that type of scenario, either- just that he may run into her or he may see her and chase after her, de-railing him from what he intends to do there.

I know I'm probably in the minority but IMO It has gotten to the point where every character is so far out there it has lost some of the balance it once had. Interested to see what happens sure but it almost seems like it was an easy way out for them having them all go down such a similar path.

In comment 13478182 steve in ky said:

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I know I'm probably in the minority but IMO It has gotten to the point where every character is so far out there it has lost some of the balance it once had. Interested to see what happens sure but it almost seems like it was an easy way out for them having them all go down such a similar path.

BLASPHEMER!!!!

In comment 13478182 steve in ky said:

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I know I'm probably in the minority but IMO It has gotten to the point where every character is so far out there it has lost some of the balance it once had. Interested to see what happens sure but it almost seems like it was an easy way out for them having them all go down such a similar path.

I agree with your sentiments. Still an excellent show but I haven't really connected with the idea that the seven-year anniversary would whip everyone into this kind of frenzy. It worked a little better when they were struggling to make it through their rather mundane lives and the Guilty Remnant was around to antagonize. But I'm sure these last two episodes will be fantastic.

Carrie Coon makes it all work. She is the heart of the whole thing and does a fantastic job.

I do think the show really peaked in Season 2.

I have enjoyed this season so far but I think we're definitely on a bit of a downward arc now.

Not expecting everything to be wrapped up into one neat little bow - just hoping for a strong ending.

In comment 13478085 shockeyisthebest8056 said:

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If the person who's the most tethered to "reality" is capable of falling into the same despair and capable of attempting suicide (2 or 3 times now), what hope is there for the rest of these people? I didn't realize that The Sudden Departure took fetuses too. I wonder why Michael called Laurie... I guess he's not a true believer in the Gospel of Kevin anymore. Aside from the 2 Kevins and Grace, who still is?

But don't forget....he has died 2-3 times and returned, right? Clearly he is special in some regard, right?

So I took it like it was Laurie's farewell to the world. She wanted to go out scuba diving. Was I wrong in thinking that?

as a way of committing suicide without it being obvious, so Laurie took her advice. She counseled all the characters throughout the episode, then said goodbye to her kids, and that was it.

In comment 13478475 ZGiants98 said:

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So I took it like it was Laurie's farewell to the world. She wanted to go out scuba diving. Was I wrong in thinking that?

Unfortunately, no. Laurie disappointed me the most. She of all people should be able to roll with the punches. What does taking her life solve? does she feel this will bring her peace? Smh

This thread had me confused for a second.

In comment 13478488 5BowlsSoon said:

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In comment 13478475 ZGiants98 said: Quote: So I took it like it was Laurie's farewell to the world. She wanted to go out scuba diving. Was I wrong in thinking that? Unfortunately, no. Laurie disappointed me the most. She of all people should be able to roll with the punches. What does taking her life solve? does she feel this will bring her peace? Smh

She tried suicide before she joined the GR. They showed it at the start. This wasnt something that just popped in her head. Shes a very fucked up person just like everyone else.

This season has been a pretty big disappointment for me. I feel like 3 of the 6 episodes have been "set up" episodes and the first 45 minutes of this was a set up for the final 15 minutes. The last 2 episodes should rock though.

In comment 13478619 KWhite2250 said:

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In comment 13478488 5BowlsSoon said: Quote: In comment 13478475 ZGiants98 said: Quote: So I took it like it was Laurie's farewell to the world. She wanted to go out scuba diving. Was I wrong in thinking that? Unfortunately, no. Laurie disappointed me the most. She of all people should be able to roll with the punches. What does taking her life solve? does she feel this will bring her peace? Smh She tried suicide before she joined the GR. They showed it at the start. This wasnt something that just popped in her head. Shes a very fucked up person just like everyone else.

But wasn't it Nora who gave Laurie the whole suicide by scuba scenario??
I hope they can do the series justice these last two weeks!

Nora did give Laurie the Scubacide "idea" - but Laurie had already been suicidal in the past.

In comment 13478218 Brown Recluse said:

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In comment 13478182 steve in ky said: Quote: I know I'm probably in the minority but IMO It has gotten to the point where every character is so far out there it has lost some of the balance it once had. Interested to see what happens sure but it almost seems like it was an easy way out for them having them all go down such a similar path. BLASPHEMER!!!!

INTERLOPER!!!!!

The last 3-4 episodes have been very strong IMO. Some of them were probably in the running for top 5 episodes ever.

I feel like when things start coming to an end and characters start getting killed off people are almost never happy.

two episodes will be directed by the series' two best directors IMO. Craig Zobel, who directed the hotel/assassin episode, directed Ep7 and Mimi Leder has the finale. She's directed more episodes than anyone else including the first one of this season and the one with the Perfect Strangers guy.

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...two episodes will be directed by the series' two best directors IMO...

I was hoping we'd see more work from Keith Gordon, who directed three episodes:
- S3E2 Don't Be Ridiculous
- S2E9 Ten Thirteen
- S1E3 Two Boats and a Helicopter
I'm biased, though: we went to middle school together.

In comment 13479327 Big Blue Blogger said:

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Pete in MD said: Quote: ...two episodes will be directed by the series' two best directors IMO... I was hoping we'd see more work from Keith Gordon, who directed three episodes: - S3E2 Don't Be Ridiculous - S2E9 Ten Thirteen - S1E3 Two Boats and a Helicopter I'm biased, though: we went to middle school together.

Those are good episodes! 10/13 & Two Boats are a couple of my favorites.

In comment 13479545 Motley Two said:

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In comment 13479327 Big Blue Blogger said: Quote: Pete in MD said: Quote: ...two episodes will be directed by the series' two best directors IMO... I was hoping we'd see more work from Keith Gordon, who directed three episodes: - S3E2 Don't Be Ridiculous - S2E9 Ten Thirteen - S1E3 Two Boats and a Helicopter I'm biased, though: we went to middle school together. Those are good episodes! 10/13 & Two Boats are a couple of my favorites.

Those are some good episodes. I believe Two Boats is the first one where Matt is the center of the story. And I had it wrong, Mark Linn-Baker was in S3E2, directed by Keith Gordon. Mimi Leder directed the next one.