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Season 2 – The Leftovers

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In a global cataclysm, "The Sudden Departure," 140 million people disappeared without a trace. Three years later, residents of Mapleton, N.Y., try to maintain equilibrium when the notion of "normal" no longer applies. Intense grief has divided families and turned faith to cynicism, paranoia and madness, leading some of the traumatized to join the Guilty Remnant, a cultlike group. Kevin Garvey, a beleaguered police chief, must keep peace between townspeople and the cult, a task made tougher with concern about his kids. His daughter alternates between apathy and rebellion, and his wayward son befriends a charismatic prophet. "The Leftovers" is based on the best-seller by Tom Perrotta, who is one of the series' executive producers.
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The Leftovers continues to be unpredictable and provocative in season two with its new location, though the inexplicable circumstances will still frustrate many viewers.

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Maureen Ryan Variety Nov 28, 2018
"The Leftovers" recognizes that catharsis often comes with a side helping of comedy - or, if not comedy, a wry realization that life is often painful, strange and ridiculous all at once. Go to Full Review Emily Nussbaum The New Yorker Nov 28, 2018
With its mystery that will never be solved, "The Leftovers" occasionally has a quality of repetition compulsion, as if Lindelof were working out old traumas in fresh forms...But, if so, it's a therapeutic project that lends the show a certain wildness. Go to Full Review Jen Chaney Esquire Magazine Oct 19, 2018
There's such authoritativeness in the storytelling here that even settings and characters that have just been introduced feel fully realized, recognizable, and worthy of our investment. Go to Full Review Alan French AwardsCircuit.com Oct 10, 2018
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If the show continues to delve into these characters, get ready for an emotional roller coaster. Go to Full Review Oliver Whitney ScreenCrush Jun 18, 2018
For now, we can take a break from the violence and melancholia of Season 1 and start to understand the trauma within the world of The Leftovers through a more multifaceted spectrum of emotions. Go to Full Review Hannah Dunleavy Den of Geek Jun 12, 2018
Series two of The Leftovers is, arguably, one of the best series of television ever made. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jazzmin H @jazzminbree Apr 28, 2026 Season 2 was great. Towing off from Season 1's character, introducing a new space and new characters within this world and somehow intertwining the previous storylines, they did a fantastic job. It was exciting and thrilling and truly left you guessing on what's going on (but not like the way Season 1 was where you're trying to figure out the characters or groups). Twist and turns where you like a character, then you don't, and vice versa. All the episodes left me wanting more besides one which was outlandish but I suppose it was a creative way to interpret "crossing over." Still dealt with questions, trauma, and pain of faith, religion, and cults which is the reason I started watching it in the first place. I'd watch this season over again! See more Helen C @RT33885286 Apr 11, 2025 The Leftovers – Criminally Underrated Rewatching The Leftovers years later, it feels more relevant than ever. The writing is outstanding, raw, and deeply human. Justin Theroux’s performance is next level—so much emotion with so few words. It’s a tough role and he nails it. This show deserves to be rediscovered and readvertised An underrated masterpiece that needs to be watched - or re-watched especially now See more Zach B @RT34500026 Jan 17, 2025 Season 2 is a must watch. A got goosebumps twice, that is rare for me. The absolute best acting I’ve ever seen. See more Benjamin H @RT54005248 Sep 26, 2024 Although it is sometimes inconsistent (mostly deriving from episodes 3 & 9), Season 2 of the Leftovers continues to be compelling and smartly written television that both builds and improves on season 1 while further exploring on its themes and featuring a great new setting. When it comes to emotional power, performances and tone, everything is in peak condition. I also think things was better constructed and had a much better flow to it (except for a lot of stuff in episodes 3 & 9), while also delivering a bunch of superb character development (talking here about Kevin, Nora, Matt and John Murphy in particular). See more Jas M @RT90687805 Sep 10, 2024 Leftovers Season 2 is one of the best seasons in television history. My reco is to watch Season 1--Episode 1...all of Season 2, and Season 3--Episode 8. You can fast forward through the rest. See more Frank H @RT75619985 Mar 23, 2024 THE most ambitious show of our generation. So many shows try to be "deep" by just being cynical. This show, however is truly a product of a visionary. See more Read all reviews
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Justin Theroux

Kevin Garvey

Amy Brenneman

Laurie Garvey

Christopher Eccleston

Matt Jamison

Liv Tyler

Meg Abbott

Margaret Qualley

Jill Garvey

Chris Zylka

Tom Garvey

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2015 Axis Mundi A Texas town in which no one departed becomes a magnet for tourists and people; John Murphy gets an ominous warning; Kevin, Nora and Jill arrive in Miracle; Kevin and the Murphy family experience a mysterious event. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2015 A Matter of Geography Kevin, Nora and Jill try to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of the Mapleton riots; Nora makes an impulsive choice; Kevin becomes entangled in the Murphy family's problems. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 2015 Off Ramp Laurie and Tom's work to rescue lost souls takes a toll on them; Laurie tries to spread the word about the dangers of the Guilty Remnant; Tom's infiltration of the cult uncovers new problems. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 2015 Orange Sticker Nora awakens in the midst of an earthquake to find Kevin missing; the Murphys are left reeling after Evie's disappearance; Kevin returns home with no memory of the night before; an old enemy returns. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 1, 2015 No Room at the Inn Rev. Matt Jamison takes his wife outside Miracle to seek answers about her condition; Matt struggles to keep Mary safe from desperate tourists outside the town's gates. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 8, 2015 Lens Nora is irritated by unexpected visitors; Kevin's predicament becomes impossible to ignore; Erika finds an unlikely ally and reveals haunting secrets. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 15, 2015 A Most Powerful Adversary Nora gives Kevin and Jill some news; Laurie makes a rash decision; Kevin explores his options to tackle a problem. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 22, 2015 International Assassin Questions and answers emerge in the wake of Kevin's desperate decision to vanquish Patti; the world adjusts to the repercussions of what comes next. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 2015 Ten Thirteen Meg suffers a personal loss and heads out on a pilgrimage to Miracle; after a fallout with Laurie, Tom seeks to reunite with Meg. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 6, 2015 I Live Here Now Kevin comes clean to John about his connection to Evie's disappearance; Miracle faces an unexpected threat on the fourth anniversary of the Departure. Details

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Season Info

Director
Mimi Leder, Craig Zobel, Keith Gordon, Tom Shankland, Nicole Kassell, Carl Franklin
Executive Producer
Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey
Screenwriter
Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Jacqueline Hoyt, Patrick Somerville, Tom Spezialy, Monica Beletsky, Nick Cuse
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 4, 2015
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