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The Leftovers – Season 1, Episode 5 Gladys

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92% Tomatometer 12 Reviews
A hate crime tests Laurie's resolve; Kevin turns down an offer of assistance; Matt brings his pulpit to the street; Meg takes on a new role.
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The Leftovers — Season 1, Episode 5

The Leftovers — Season 1, Episode 5

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"Gladys" opens with a horrific gut-punch and concludes with a bitter confrontation, successfully mixing in some familiar themes and surprising moments along the way.

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Justin Theroux

Kevin Garvey

Amy Brenneman

Laurie Garvey

Christopher Eccleston

Matt Jamison

Liv Tyler

Meg Abbott

Chris Zylka

Tom Garvey

Margaret Qualley

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Sean T. Collins Rolling Stone 10/08/2015
"Gladys," an episode named after the woman who is stoned to death in horrifying detail during its opening minutes, makes this point with real emotional and intellectual power. Go to Full Review Jeff Labrecque Entertainment Weekly 10/06/2015
Her murder presented the Garveys-Chief and Laurie-with independent spiritual tests. Each was tempted to abandon the path they've chosen, to relent and take an easier way out. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 10/06/2015
"Gladys" does a very effective job of splitting the difference between the tunnel vision of episode 3 and the broader ensemble pieces we've gotten in the other installments. Go to Full Review Matt Fowler IGN Movies 10/06/2015
9/10
"Gladys" gave us us our most harrowing moment of violence on the show to date while brining Matt into the main Kevin/GR storyline in a very cool, intriguing way. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis A hate crime tests Laurie's resolve; Kevin turns down an offer of assistance; Matt brings his pulpit to the street; Meg takes on a new role.
Director
Mimi Leder
Executive Producer
Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey
Screenwriter
Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 27, 2014