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The Leftovers – Season 1, Episode 10 The Prodigal Son Returns

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91% Tomatometer 11 Reviews
An unexpected ally helps Kevin; Mapleton is plunged into chaos by the Guilty Remnant's elaborate Memorial Day initiative; Holy Wayne grants a final wish; Tom copes with his new reality; Nora makes a decision.
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The Leftovers — Season 1, Episode 10

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"The Prodigal Son Returns" balances gripping horror against deeply felt drama, adding up to a white-knuckle season finale that still manages to retain The Leftovers' essential humanity.

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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
The Leftovers stays true to co-creator Damon Lindelof's promise that there will be no Answers. Go to Full Review Jeff Labrecque Entertainment Weekly 10/06/2015
In the end, the finale delivered what was promised... It's not a bad place to start season 2. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 10/06/2015
Love it or hate it - and 50-odd savage minutes of "The Prodigal Son" absolutely affirmed my love for it - The Leftovers isn't really like anything else on television, past or present. Go to Full Review Matt Fowler IGN Movies 10/06/2015
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"The Prodigal Son Returns" was chilling and cathartic, with many tears shed throughout. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis An unexpected ally helps Kevin; Mapleton is plunged into chaos by the Guilty Remnant's elaborate Memorial Day initiative; Holy Wayne grants a final wish; Tom copes with his new reality; Nora makes a decision.
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
Sep 7, 2014