The Leftovers : Season 3

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  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 29, 2014
Season #: 1, 2, 3
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  • Summary: The third and final season of the Damon Lindelof drama series.
  • Genre(s): Drama

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Apr 12, 2017
    100
    The new season of The Leftovers is spectacular, in every sense of that word.
  2. UPROXX
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Apr 11, 2017
    100
    The new episodes don’t represent another radical leap forward in style or quality the way season two was, but whatever’s lost from the shock of the new (nothing here is quite as weird or surprising as the cavewoman prologue or “International Assassin,” though a joke in the second episode and a party sequence in the fifth come close) is gained in how much more we know all the characters at this point, and how aware they are of their proximity to their story’s end.
  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Apr 17, 2017
    100
    All the hype leading up to the final approach of The Leftovers has merit. The seven episodes HBO provided are consistently brilliant, sure and mindful about tying up loose ends.
  4. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Sean O'Neal
    Apr 14, 2017
    100
    You’d be hard-pressed to name a work of art, let alone another TV show, that balances such enormity so playfully, without also being glib about the ponderous questions at its core.
  5. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Apr 14, 2017
    100
    The show has entered full-blown mania as twisted, thrilling, and devastating to watch as a person speaking in tongues.
  6. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    Apr 14, 2017
    100
    Between the prospect of a definitive ending, the looming fear of catastrophe, and the continually exceptional performances, it’s bravura television that somehow follows the model of earlier seasons while subverting expectations. You might think you know where something is going, only to be completely disoriented a minute later.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Richard Scott Larson
    Apr 20, 2017
    88
    There are no real answers in The Leftovers, even as plot questions are resolved, and the series miraculously turns that ambiguity into its greatest accomplishment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. LanGeX
    May 7, 2017
    10
    What do you call evolution of TV series? What series have evolved from quite questionable, ambiguous, boring at some moments project toWhat do you call evolution of TV series? What series have evolved from quite questionable, ambiguous, boring at some moments project to F***ING okay, okay, breathe... to one of the most intriguing unique and mind-blowing masterpiece? I'd answer: "The Leftovers case". And no, it's not some random set of colorful epithets just to, you know, "full the box". I have expressed myself rather calm and soft. 'Cause this one here deserves all the love and tributes from the audience. Enough with the idle talk, there are some things to elaborate.

    First thing to mention is how exactly this series have evolved throughout seasons, 3 seasons to be precise. When we watch the Pilot of any movie we all know that with each year it will only getting worse and worse. Yes, there are some exceptions like BrBa or GoT. However, I must intimate that these two tv shows and a few others from its beginning were just good as they have become closer to the finale. So, Kevin and Nora's situation is way. way different. It took merely 2 years to prove everyone who disliked the first season that this one here is worth your while and it will flourish some day like all kinds of the industry in the 19th century. Indeed it does as we could witness currently.

    The Leftovers is that case when each episode is high-day to viewers and not the another hassle you should bear with. And certainly it goes without saying that without Max Richter's work here there would not be tv show at all. Also would like to mention that the fact the show will finish just about a month from now is such a pleasure. Especially after THE LOST oh my God. I really really hope that Lindelof and Perrotta would not screw this baby up, they simply CANNOT.

    Looking forward to a next ep, as always. Will see how my opinion will be changing closer to the finale. But I have a feeling that I'll fall in love with this completely and irrevocably.    … Expand
  2. JorgeLestre
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    'The Leftovers' is still one of the most brilliant TV exercises ever. It is weirdly captivating and the characters are absolutely amazing.'The Leftovers' is still one of the most brilliant TV exercises ever. It is weirdly captivating and the characters are absolutely amazing. This final season starts with a bang and promises to keep digging into the addictive insanity of its plot.… Expand
  4. Shiftyeyeddog
    May 28, 2017
    10
    Time4Pizza you're a moron. Season 3 is flat-out brilliant. Perhaps not as steady and consistent as Season 2, this season has lower lows,Time4Pizza you're a moron. Season 3 is flat-out brilliant. Perhaps not as steady and consistent as Season 2, this season has lower lows, admittedly, but also higher highs, and it's all unmissable TV. The entire series is a cumulative masterpiece. It easily enters my list of the 3 best shows of all time, could very well become #1 with time.… Expand
  5. gerry6992
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    The Leftovers is a must-watch. This season premierè is another ground-breaking hour of television. Lindelof is a master in his narration: IThe Leftovers is a must-watch. This season premierè is another ground-breaking hour of television. Lindelof is a master in his narration: I loved how he has evolved the show in a unpredictable narration. It's emotional, surprising and amazing. WATCH The Leftovers… Expand
  6. Alagusundaram
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    This first episode of the final season is really fantastic. It wraps up everything that happened in season 2 while adding a few questions forThis first episode of the final season is really fantastic. It wraps up everything that happened in season 2 while adding a few questions for the future of season 3 more.… Expand
  7. BrightCityLight
    Jun 2, 2017
    9
    One of the best Television shows I have ever watched, and I could not explain why. It just is. I have had more 'tears in my eyes for noOne of the best Television shows I have ever watched, and I could not explain why. It just is. I have had more 'tears in my eyes for no apparent friggen' reason' while watching this show than I ever had. I even go on to YouTube from time to time to watch Kevin when he is saying that verse in the Bible for dead Patty, just to get a fix of emotion. And the soundtrack ... Max Richter. F#ck me ... tears you up.

    Precision, ambiance, cast and timing ... all wonderful in this masterclass of Television.    … Expand
  8. cterryr2
    Jun 6, 2017
    0
    Just like Lost. Worst ending possible. So many unanswered questions. I NEVER would have watched this if I had known they dropped the ball toJust like Lost. Worst ending possible. So many unanswered questions. I NEVER would have watched this if I had known they dropped the ball to wrap the show up. I am SO MAD I wasted my time watching this crap show. Be warned it goes no where and you will regret it all.… Expand

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