The Leftovers (series) (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: 末世余生, 遗世者, LEFTOVERS/残された世界, LEFTOVERS 残された世界, A hátrahagyottak
Director: Carl Franklin, Craig Zobel, Damon Lindelof, Daniel Sackheim, Keith Gordon
Writer: Carlito Rodriguez, Carly Wray, Curtis Gwinn, Damon Lindelof, Elizabeth Peterson
Production & Genre
Producer: Co-Producer: Carly Wray, John Blair
Executive Producer: Damon Lindelof, Eugene Kelly, Mimi Leder, Peter Berg, Sarah Aubrey, Tom Perrotta, Tom Spezialy
Companies: Film 44, HBO, Warner Bros. Television, White Rabbit
Genre: Drama, Fantasy Television Series, Mystery, Mystery Television Series, Psychological Thriller, Television Series Based On A Novel, Tv Series
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, depression, disappearance, family, missing person, police chief, small town sheriff
Story
Two percent of the world's population suddenly disappears without explanation in an event known as the 'Sudden Departure'. The series follows a group of people from Mapleton, New York, who struggle to cope with this unexplained phenomenon three years after it occurred. The story unfolds over three seasons and 28 episodes, each exploring how these individuals grapple with loss, faith, and the mystery behind the disappearances.
Summary
The Leftovers is a gripping American supernatural drama series that premiered in 2014, created by Damon Lindelof (Lost) and Tom Perrotta. The series is based on Perrotta's novel of the same name and centers around the aftermath of an inexplicable event where 2% of the world's population vanished. Focusing on a group from Mapleton, New York, the show explores themes of grief, depression, faith, and the human response to unexplained tragedy. The Leftovers is notable for its nuanced characters, atmospheric storytelling, and the profound questions it raises about life, loss, and belief.
