Author Topic: The Leftovers (Read 22034 times)

Chip Evans · « **on:** July 15, 2014, 08:45:06 pm »

New HBO. Anyone seen this yet?

It's bleak as any show I've ever seen but brilliantly played. Check it out if you haven't seen it.

Love to get other vantages on it.

Geormajesty · « **Reply #1 on:** July 15, 2014, 09:57:49 pm »

I was disappointed with episode 1, thought episode 2 was OK and enjoyed episode 3 - so it's getting better. I'm not quite sure where I stand with it though, there's too much mystery at the minute, I feel slightly disconnected from everything. There's definitely enough to keep me going for another couple of episodes at least.

Chip Evans · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2014, 10:23:04 pm »

Yeah, episode 3 was great. Eccelston was excellent.

Not quite sure what I make of the plot yet, it's odd and I know what you mean about the mysteriousness of it - but I like it so far.

The post 9/11 overtones, down to the Condalisa Rice haircut on the mayor are obvious. And all the religious stuff is interesting.

Quite sad in bits too. I'm going to stick with it too. The pace should pick up.

Skidder. · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2014, 10:50:42 pm »

Lindelof makes me break out in rashes.

Chip Evans · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2014, 10:58:52 pm »

I was planning on holding Lost against it too.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2014, 10:59:00 pm »

Loved episode 3 the best episode so far,that cult who stalk people,chain smoke and don't talk are fucking weird.

Shepnois · « **Reply #6 on:** July 16, 2014, 01:36:13 am »

Episode 3 was definitely the best one so far, so its getting better. I'm not 100% convinced by it but theres still enough to make me come back for more at the moment.

Yiannis · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2014, 09:13:48 am »

Quote from: Geormajesty on July 15, 2014, 09:57:49 pm

I was disappointed with episode 1, thought episode 2 was OK and enjoyed episode 3 - so it's getting better. I'm not quite sure where I stand with it though, there's too much mystery at the minute, I feel slightly disconnected from everything. There's definitely enough to keep me going for another couple of episodes at least.

This.

Episode 1 was a total miss. Didn't feel like HBO at all and the plot/scenes were absolutely uninteresting and low quality. Since then it has improved a bit. Third episode was by far the best and it surprised me it focused on one character but Eccleston was very good and is probably the best out of the lot there.

blacksun · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2014, 02:00:28 am »

Quote from: Yiannis on July 16, 2014, 09:13:48 am

This.

Episode 1 was a total miss. Didn't feel like HBO at all and the plot/scenes were absolutely uninteresting and low quality.

Have to agree with this, found the first episode very bleak and depressing. Haven't worked up the effort to watch the next 2 yet.

Something Awful · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2014, 08:37:19 pm »

Quote from: blacksun on July 17, 2014, 02:00:28 am

Have to agree with this, found the first episode very bleak and depressing. Haven't worked up the effort to watch the next 2 yet.

Give it until episode 3 before giving up if you can. Three was really good

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2014, 08:39:41 pm »

I also watched episode one and that was it. I'll have to revisit now there are a couple more out.

Yiannis · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2014, 09:05:29 am »

Last episode went back to being bad again imo.

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Teen shit, uninteresting stuff about baby Jesus, Justin Theroux-his wife and his son

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Geormajesty · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2014, 10:27:27 am »

Quote from: Yiannis on July 22, 2014, 09:05:29 am

Last episode went back to being bad again imo.

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Teen shit, uninteresting stuff about baby Jesus, Justin Theroux-his wife and his son
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Completely agree. I'm struggling to care about any of the characters (other than Christopher Eccleston) but that's what happens when you only give one character any actual depth.

I'd like to think that adding mystery on top of mystery without any real explanation is going to lead somewhere and it will all make some sense in the end, but with Lindelof at the helm I'm not sure it will, even if it is based on a book.

It's interesting that some of the missing people have been cast with actors with a bit of profile though. Zoe's boyfriend from House of Cards is Nora's husband, for one. I assume at the very least we're getting flashbacks in the future. (Does that need spoilering? Does anyone care?)

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2014, 08:37:04 pm »

Just watching episode 2 of this.

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Shoot out at the start not very convincing. They just stop for ages to chat.

Can't say any of the acting in the pilot grabbed me but something about the premise has me intrigued to keep watching.

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Yiannis · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2014, 09:45:17 am »

Oh, fucking Lindelof is behind it? See ya.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 23, 2014, 05:24:33 pm »

Quote from: Yiannis on July 23, 2014, 09:45:17 am

Oh, fucking Lindelof is behind it? See ya.

Pheeny · « **Reply #16 on:** July 23, 2014, 08:24:02 pm »

Watched the pilot last night,thought it was OK and worth giving a chance.

Pheeny · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2014, 11:46:46 pm »

It's growing on me...

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2014, 03:05:05 am »

I'm watching the second one. It's much better, and it also clicked that Johnson is in it! And he's how Johnson would be in these circumstances, so I'm enjoying his character twice as much.

Liv has not aged well...

kennedy81 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 27, 2014, 12:07:04 am »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on July 26, 2014, 03:05:05 am

I'm watching the second one. It's much better, and it also clicked that Johnson is in it! And he's how Johnson would be in these circumstances, so I'm enjoying his character twice as much.

oh shit I knew I recognised him haha.
that's fucked it for me now, I won't be able to take him seriously.

to be fair he's been good in it too, quite creepy.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #20 on:** July 27, 2014, 01:37:06 am »

I watched the third, and it's defo the best so far, bar two things; Eccleston's accent is just odd. And after such an event, I think church attendance would double, rather than dwindle.

Yiannis · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2014, 09:10:38 am »

Back to the very good with the last one.

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Fuck me. What a scene that stoning was at the beginning. Absolutely shocking.

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RedSince86 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2014, 06:06:08 pm »

Is that cult just in that town or is it all over the america?

Also the bodies in the road in episode 3 and at the end of episode 4,are they related in any way?

Yiannis · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2014, 09:21:17 am »

Spoilers tag, mate.

kennedy81 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2014, 01:06:09 am »

Quote from: Yiannis on July 29, 2014, 09:10:38 am

Back to the very good with the last one.

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Fuck me. What a scene that stoning was at the beginning. Absolutely shocking.
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Yeah, christ that was brutal. I wasn't expecting that as we hadn't really seen any explicit violence so far. I could hardly watch it.

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Yiannis · « **Reply #25 on:** July 31, 2014, 10:03:18 am »

Yep. Caught us by surprise.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #26 on:** July 31, 2014, 11:33:36 am »

Well I've just bought the book for 3 quid so I'll be in here with massive spoilers in a day or two...

Yiannis · « **Reply #27 on:** August 1, 2014, 09:15:15 am »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on July 31, 2014, 11:33:36 am

Well I've just bought the book for 3 quid so I'll be in here with massive spoilers in a day or two...

Hahaha.

On a general note, and thank you for the assist, the thing that was happening (still is maybe?) in the GoT thread and the book spoilers, is "amazing" to see it basically happens in every other forum I have been. How hard is to comprehend "no book spoilers"?

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #28 on:** August 1, 2014, 12:27:32 pm »

Ok, I've finished the book and

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I'm saying nothing

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Brian Blessed · « **Reply #29 on:** August 27, 2014, 06:03:02 am »

I find the show utterly dull and totally compelling in equal measure. But I still watch. The last two have been great and I think the last will be too.

Renewed for a second season, btw.

Yiannis · « **Reply #30 on:** August 27, 2014, 08:51:04 am »

Same here. The last episodes have been an improvement to some of the ones they served us at the start. Focusing on the main characters and digging on their past a bit (and not on the unbelievable dull ones with Theroux's son and the psychic or whatever the fuck guy for example) helped that.

just Riggins? · « **Reply #31 on:** August 28, 2014, 03:36:31 pm »

Coming to Sky Atlantic on 18/9 for all those who were waiting.

Something Awful · « **Reply #32 on:** August 28, 2014, 03:41:54 pm »

I feel like this is a terrible show with awful characters I hate. And I know Lindelhof is a clueless twat.

But the creepy bald fuck has me again. Damn.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 28, 2014, 03:47:34 pm »

Only just seen this thread, I've been downloading it and mostly enjoying it so far, if that's the right word. Some freaky characters in it though, and some of the violence I have to look away, it can be pretty brutal. The ones in the cult annoy the fuck out of me though, especially Theroux's wife. Loved Lost though so gonna stick with this. Plus Justin Theroux is hot.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #34 on:** August 28, 2014, 03:56:44 pm »

He is quite the specimen, isn't he?

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #35 on:** August 28, 2014, 04:00:08 pm »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on August 28, 2014, 03:56:44 pm

He is quite the specimen, isn't he?

*watches the jogging sequence from last episode again*

I'm enjoying this in a weird kind of way. There are many dislikeable characters (and acting, Garvey's son in particular) but somehow I'm intrigued.

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #36 on:** August 28, 2014, 04:10:18 pm »

Yeah, there is not much I like about it, but I keep watching. Probably because it's only ten episodes, so may as well.

The title for the finale is

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The Prodigal Son Returns

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(It's officially released, but just in case)

So that will happen along with the GR's plan for Memorial Day, whatever that may be.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #37 on:** August 28, 2014, 04:16:29 pm »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on August 28, 2014, 04:10:18 pm

Yeah, there is not much I like about it, but I keep watching. Probably because it's only ten episodes, so may as well.

The title for the finale is
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The Prodigal Son Returns
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(It's officially released, but just in case)

So that will happen along with the GR's plan for Memorial Day, whatever that may be.

There was a massive hint of what the GR are doing in the last episode...

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #38 on:** August 28, 2014, 04:18:48 pm »

It probably went over my head.

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The clothes thing? I didn't pick up on what they were getting out the truck

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Something Awful · « **Reply #39 on:** August 28, 2014, 04:25:43 pm »

Quote from: Impolite King Brian Blessed on August 28, 2014, 04:18:48 pm

It probably went over my head.

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The clothes thing? I didn't pick up on what they were getting out the truck
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they were dressing corpses in the clothes of the lost i believe

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