The Leftovers

The Leftovers is a supernatural drama television series that aired on HBO from June 29, 2014, to June 4, 2017. It was developed by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. The series begins three years after the "Sudden Departure," a global event that resulted in 2% of the world's population disappearing. It is based on Perrotta's 2011 novel of the same name. The series revolves around the lives of police chief Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux) and his family, as well as grieving widow Nora Durst (Carrie Coon) and her brother, Reverend Matt Jamison (Christopher Eccleston), as they try to adjust to life after the Departure.

Although some critiqued the series for its dismal tone, the first season received largely excellent reviews. During its critically acclaimed second and third seasons, The Leftovers was re-evaluated by reviewers, with many praising it as one of the best television shows of all time, praising its writing, direction, acting (especially Coon), and thematic depth.

Detailed Information:
Genre: Drama, Supernatural fiction, Mystery, Magical realism, Psychological thriller, Philosophical fiction
Created by: Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta
Starring: Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler
No. of seasons: 3
No. of episodes: 28