The Leftovers- HBO

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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,538
    Indifference71 said:
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    Indifference71 said:
    Well that episode was very fucking weird last night.
    Indeed - but liked this character episode wayyy better than the Kevin Sr. one - I think Matt/Eccleston is probably the most underrated character/actor on this show.

    Agreed....much more entertaining standalone episode than the other one.  It just feels like a waste to have these type of episodes when they only have 8 episodes for this final season.  Can't believe there's only 3 left.
    I hear you. But I see what they're doing - seems like they're leading all these characters to a point where they're all in the same spot at the same time while showing how they all got there; definitely feels like we're getting cheated when it comes to time. Hopefully the finale is closer to 90 minutes.
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,538
    This is a solid interview with Eccleston - https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/5/15/15631920/the-leftovers-episode-5-interview-christopher-eccleston
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    Indifference71 said:
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    Indifference71 said:
    Well that episode was very fucking weird last night.
    Indeed - but liked this character episode wayyy better than the Kevin Sr. one - I think Matt/Eccleston is probably the most underrated character/actor on this show.

    Agreed....much more entertaining standalone episode than the other one.  It just feels like a waste to have these type of episodes when they only have 8 episodes for this final season.  Can't believe there's only 3 left.
    I hear you. But I see what they're doing - seems like they're leading all these characters to a point where they're all in the same spot at the same time while showing how they all got there; definitely feels like we're getting cheated when it comes to time. Hopefully the finale is closer to 90 minutes.


    Yeah, I'd say they are due for a longer finale.  This whole series is going to only end up being 28 episodes which is hard to believe.  I haven't been so into a show since Breaking Bad.  I don't even consider watching this on DVR....watch it live every Sunday which is pretty crazy these days.

  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    This is a solid interview with Eccleston - https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/5/15/15631920/the-leftovers-episode-5-interview-christopher-eccleston

    Saw a video interview with him and was shocked to find out he is British....he does a pretty good American accent. 
  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    Another solid episode, looks like they're all gonna be us aus for the finale :) My brain is starting to think of theories of how it will end, but I just want to enjoy the ride of the last of this show. 
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    Great episode last night.  Can't believe there's only 2 more.
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,538
    Indifference71 said:
    Great episode last night.  Can't believe there's only 2 more.
    Yeah, that episode reminded me how incredibly sad this show can be - though, that's not a bad thing.
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    "same time next week??"

    "is  Nora gone?
    we are all gone..."
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725

    Indifference71 said:
    Great episode last night.  Can't believe there's only 2 more.
    Indifference71 said:
    Great episode last night.  Can't believe there's only 2 more.

    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    That was a great episode, finally got to watch it. Very sad. I'm guessing Nora's plan doesn't work though because of the flash to her with the crazy killer lady :)
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    Everyone I talk to about this shows seems to say the same thing. They started watching but didn't get the cult, and then stopped.
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,538
    a5pj said:
    Everyone I talk to about this shows seems to say the same thing. They started watching but didn't get the cult, and then stopped.
    Yeah, that or it seems like people who don't love it is because they absolutely hate season 1, which in turn I think turned other people off from it.

    Though they're missing out, I try to tell people to start watching the show in season 2 because you don't necessarily need to watch season 1 to get everything else.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    a5pj said:
    Everyone I talk to about this shows seems to say the same thing. They started watching but didn't get the cult, and then stopped.
    Yeah, that or it seems like people who don't love it is because they absolutely hate season 1, which in turn I think turned other people off from it.

    Though they're missing out, I try to tell people to start watching the show in season 2 because you don't necessarily need to watch season 1 to get everything else.

    Yeah, you could definitely start with season 2 and not be completely lost.  But man, season 1 of this show is some of the best TV I've ever seen.....some really dark shit, but so damn good.
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    Indifference71 said:
    Jearlpam0925 said:
    a5pj said:
    Everyone I talk to about this shows seems to say the same thing. They started watching but didn't get the cult, and then stopped.
    Yeah, that or it seems like people who don't love it is because they absolutely hate season 1, which in turn I think turned other people off from it.

    Though they're missing out, I try to tell people to start watching the show in season 2 because you don't necessarily need to watch season 1 to get everything else.

    Yeah, you could definitely start with season 2 and not be completely lost.  But man, season 1 of this show is some of the best TV I've ever seen.....some really dark shit, but so damn good.

    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,976
    I think this might be a show that I re-watch all of em eventually. Have to get my wife on board as well, she's missing out.
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    That was the most fuckin craziest shit ever!!!
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    What the fuck is going on? I binged and am all caught up. Totally confused and am having difficulty seeing how they tie everything up next week.....my sense is they don't.


    So Kevin is a god but was unsuccessful because he didn't get that song from Chis Sunday?? 
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    The Juggler said:
    What the fuck is going on? I binged and am all caught up. Totally confused and am having difficulty seeing how they tie everything up next week.....my sense is they don't.


    So Kevin is a god but was unsuccessful because he didn't get that song from Chis Sunday?? 
    There was never a flood coming that Kevin's dad claimed there would be so there was nothing for them to stop.  But yeah, that was a pretty wild episode....I think I need to watch that one again.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    Indifference71 said:
    The Juggler said:
    What the fuck is going on? I binged and am all caught up. Totally confused and am having difficulty seeing how they tie everything up next week.....my sense is they don't.


    So Kevin is a god but was unsuccessful because he didn't get that song from Chis Sunday?? 
    There was never a flood coming that Kevin's dad claimed there would be so there was nothing for them to stop.  But yeah, that was a pretty wild episode....I think I need to watch that one again.

    Okay....but Kevin is a god or isn't a god?


    Also--Christopher Sunday is a great fucking name.

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  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,538
    edited May 2017
    I don't think it matters whether Kevin's a god or not, I don't think that's the point. I don't believe you have to believe in the afterlife for any of this to take on meaning. I think this is all more an interpretation in Kevin's own mind to figure out life - his life.

    And just like the first episode where the weird religious pilgrim family are standing on the roof of their house, you've got Kevin's dad doing the same.

    I was thinking Meg was going to be Laurie, so maybe that means Laurie didn't kill herself since everyone in these afterlife/dream states are dead people?

    Fun part of watching this episode: Our wedding song was "God Only Knows," my wife goes, "Aww, it's our song." I respond with, "Yes, yes, it is", as I take a sip of beer (and as Kevin shoves his hand into Other Kevin's chest and blood flies everywhere). This just endeared the show more to me; pretty awesome.

    I love this show. God damnit. Just one more episode.
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