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EPISODE
SEASON
The Leftovers - Season 1 Episode 04: B.J. and the A.C.
The series takes place three years after 'Sudden Departure', the inexplicable, simultaneous disappearance of 140 million people on October 14, 2011. It follows a group of people from Mapleton, New York as they struggle to continue their lives while they cope with loss and the tragedy of the unexplained nature of the event.
31 January 1939, Manchester, England, UK
5 June 1951, Hamilton, Texas, USA
23 October 2002, Huntsville, Texas, USA
1957, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
21 November 1983, Galveston, Texas, USA
20 February 1971, Dallas, Texas, USA
12 August 1974, Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland
October 06, 2015
I really want to like The Leftovers. It's not perfect, but it's generally smart, stylish without being slick, and has a hell of a cast. One thing it's not, though, is subtle.
October 05, 2015
It is not inherently a bad episode, but girl, it is very heavy-handed. I found myself cringing through a lot of it, even though there were moments that managed to speak to me.
October 06, 2015
There's a clunkiness here that undercuts the visual smarts.
October 06, 2015
Again, no big answers, but enough engaging moments of coincidence to make you wonder if Tom's "holy" mission is legit.
October 08, 2015
It's multifaceted, empathetic writing, all beautifully acted. And though I wouldn't wanna live there, it made Mapleton a nice place to visit.
October 06, 2015
Overall, I liked this episode as much as some people are going to be offended by it. It raised the stakes, established the conflict that is now inevitable, and set the course for the rest of the show. Merry Christmas.
October 05, 2015
It seems there is no rest for the weary in Mapleton, not even on the Christmas.
October 05, 2015
That clears up nothing, except to confirm: That is one horrifying Christmas.
October 06, 2015
But whatever decisions and alterations happened behind the scenes, the finished product is another strong episode - not as intense as last week's (or, for that matter, next week's), but an effective holiday portrait of the shattered Garvey family.
October 05, 2015
Baby Jesus has gone missing on The Leftovers. Well, not the Baby Jesus but the doll used in Mapleton's Nativity scene. And that isn't even the worst thing that happens as the beleaguered suburb celebrates Christmas
