The Leftovers

Name: The Leftovers
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2014-06-29
Cast: Justin Theroux, Carrie Coon, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Kevin Carroll

2014 | 3 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved FROM or IT: Welcome to Derry, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

When 2% of the world's population abruptly disappears without explanation, the world struggles to understand just what they're supposed to do about it. This is the story of the people who didn't make the cut.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 2 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Most Exciting New Series, Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Actress in a Drama Series. Also nominated for 1 Emmy, 5 more Critics' Choice Awards and 2 WGA Awards. Plus 2 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.

Season 12014 · 10 episodes · 82% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9 out of 10
Saturday
Season 22015 · 10 episodes · 94% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.4 out of 10
Friday
Season 32017 · 8 episodes · 99% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3 out of 10
Friday