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Polarbear Expert Vidder
Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 13684
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Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2014 1:08 am Post subject: The Leftovers |
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Figured there might be some interest in this show as it has some Lost vibes and is Damon Lindelhof's new creation.
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| Quote: | | The Leftovers takes place in the wake of a global "Rapture", which caused the unexplainable disappearance of 2% of the world population. It centers not on the people who were taken, but on the ones left behind, in the fictitious suburban town of Mapleton, New York. |
I'm having a little of a hard time with the first few episodes because it is very slow and morose in parts, but can see myself potentially getting sucked in down the road. The acting is very good and there are lots of little mysteries to get invested in. Paterson Joseph as the villian is great and Justin Theroux is very good in the lead role. |
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littleton_pace Council Member
Joined: 16 Nov 2006 Posts: 55699
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Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2014 9:34 am |
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I'm watching! I read the book and when I heard Damon was onboard for the production I thought it would be worth a watch. I also love Liv Tyler, but I agree its going so slow right now. i hope it picks up its pace because its a great setting for some drama. and agreed about Justin Theroux, he's rocking the lead role  |
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Polarbear Expert Vidder
Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 13684
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Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2014 7:43 pm |
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| Glad you are watching it too, Kat. The Liv Tyler story is interesting with the smoking mute hippies. Looking forward to finding out more about them. |
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eloramoon Council Member
Joined: 24 Feb 2008 Posts: 9077
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Posted: Tue Jul 8, 2014 8:46 pm |
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I'll put it on the list!  |
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Polarbear Expert Vidder
Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 13684
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Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 2:00 pm |
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Really enjoyed the latest episode. Christopher Eccleston was great in it. It was still depressing but the story and acting were especially strong. Hoping they have more single character focused ones in the future. Loved how they are tying stories together like the weird insurance woman being his sister.
I am getting a bit more skeptical of the Guilty Remnant cult thing. Thought they were harmless before but not so sure now. They remind me of scientology. |
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Polarbear Expert Vidder
Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 13684
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Posted: Tue Sep 9, 2014 8:01 pm |
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Thought the last two episodes were outstanding. I officially love the show now 
Anyone else still keeping up with The Leftovers? |
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