***OFFICIAL The Leftovers, New HBO show Thread *** (1 Viewer)

[SmoovySmoov]

Why did the dad shoot that dog?

They appear to have changed, and become more vicious and predatory.

 

[jamny]

I thought it was pretty good. It is certainly different which is appreciated. There won't ever be any answers about the disappearance so if you are looking for that I would run away now. My one criticism would be that our main family of characters didn't lose anybody. Why are they so f'ed up?

I'm in for the first season at least.

Did they show a picture of the family with the dad, mother, daughter, and then a young boy in it? Maybe I didn't see it right as the show didn't have all my attention but thought I remembered that.

That's the whole family. Mom, dad, son, daughter.

Did we see the son alive? I assumed he was the one they lost. Wouldn't be surprised if I missed it though.

See above. He's the kid that drove the congressman for what I assume is a different cult.

Ah got ya. Thanks.

Yeah, I got that the kid was the driver but the dad elbow smashed the picture on the wall. Who is the mom?

The woman in the white clothes smoking cult that he tried to talk to. The one who was following around Liv Tyler.

Ohhhh. Amy Breneman? I didn't see the second half yet.

 

[SmoovySmoov]

I thought it was pretty good. It is certainly different which is appreciated. There won't ever be any answers about the disappearance so if you are looking for that I would run away now. My one criticism would be that our main family of characters didn't lose anybody. Why are they so f'ed up?

I'm in for the first season at least.

Did they show a picture of the family with the dad, mother, daughter, and then a young boy in it? Maybe I didn't see it right as the show didn't have all my attention but thought I remembered that.

That's the whole family. Mom, dad, son, daughter.

Did we see the son alive? I assumed he was the one they lost. Wouldn't be surprised if I missed it though.

See above. He's the kid that drove the congressman for what I assume is a different cult.

Ah got ya. Thanks.

Yeah, I got that the kid was the driver but the dad elbow smashed the picture on the wall. Who is the mom?

The woman in the white clothes smoking cult that he tried to talk to. The one who was following around Liv Tyler.

Ohhhh. Amy Breneman? I didn't see the second half yet.

Yes.

 

[Wingnut]

Jesus, did some of you even watch? Pretty basic and easy to follow so far.

 

[strykerpks]

Jesus, did some of you even watch? Pretty basic and easy to follow so far.

Holy balls, one episode in and people are acting like the ####### yellow smoke king just beheaded JR. Where is the son? Really?

 

[Sinn Fein]

Maybe its time to have a separate thread for book readers?

 

[jamny]

A few people missed a couple of things but it doesn't seem like people are confused about what's going on yet.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Has potential

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

My one criticism would be that our main family of characters didn't lose anybody. Why are they so f'ed up?

It's statistically normal for a family of four to not have lost anybody. As for why they are so messed up, I think that's what the show is about. Dealing with a major tragedy is difficult, and it can make people act weird. Even though the family didn't lose anyone within their circle of four, they lost friends and acquaintances, and they learned that the universe is much scarier and more erratic than they'd previously thought. It's got to be pretty jarring.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

I thought it was pretty good. It is certainly different which is appreciated. There won't ever be any answers about the disappearance so if you are looking for that I would run away now. My one criticism would be that our main family of characters didn't lose anybody. Why are they so f'ed up?

I'm in for the first season at least.

Did they show a picture of the family with the dad, mother, daughter, and then a young boy in it? Maybe I didn't see it right as the show didn't have all my attention but thought I remembered that.

That's the whole family. Mom, dad, son, daughter.

Did we see the son alive? I assumed he was the one they lost. Wouldn't be surprised if I missed it though.

The son is the one who the dad keeps calling, and the son keeps not answering.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

A few people missed a couple of things but it doesn't seem like people are confused about what's going on yet.

It seems like a lot of people are doing Officer Pete Malloy's shtick, except without the shtick.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I caved and watched last night. I think I missed the first 5-10 minutes though. I saw the guy shoot the dog.

I can see it being a good show, but being annoying if all we get are fd up people and no answers.

Curious why the focus is really the one family and then liv Tyler who apparently changes her outlook after a night out.

 

[The General]

Finally watched. On board for sure for now. Great premise, a lot of good stuff could come out of the idea.

I liked the part where the Prius twins (think they are twins at least) were talking to the daughter while burying the dog. They talked about how animals are all going to go nuts after something like this happens and it is just taking humans longer.

Hopefully they can keep it focused and keep it interesting.

 

[jamny]

Knowing her dad is a cop, why would they bury the dog? Maybe there was a reason why he had it in his trunk. Maybe it was evidence or something.

 

[TLEF316]

Knowing her dad is a cop, why would they bury the dog? Maybe there was a reason why he had it in his trunk. Maybe it was evidence or something.

She had spent the last hour choking some bro while he jerked off on some little kid's bed. Not sure we can count on her for rational decisions

 

[omally]

Knowing her dad is a cop, why would they bury the dog? Maybe there was a reason why he had it in his trunk. Maybe it was evidence or something.

Maybe he didn't want her to see the dog dead, and he forgot it was in the trunk before he could bury it.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

I would just as soon the show never answers why everyone disappears.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

What did I miss pre-dog snipe?

 

[Josie Maran]

Just watched Ep 1.

Intriguing enough to keep watching, but it's on a short leash. If the daughter's friend gets naked, I will be 100% on board.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

I thought it was decent enough...a couple things came across kind of cheesy like the over the top smoking. they made a point of showing the book, the stranger by Albert Camus. (Tim Robbins is show reading it at the beginning of Jacob's ladder) also thought I noticed part of a house looking very church like in the background of a scene, need to rewatch that part. did it say something on that dog tag or was it just his name?

I still can't figure out why that Camus guy wrote a whole book about sitting on your hand and then jacking off. Does this tie into the kid at the party snapping one off while being choked? Hmmm.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

A few people missed a couple of things but it doesn't seem like people are confused about what's going on yet.

It seems like a lot of people are doing Officer Pete Malloy's shtick, except without the shtick.

I'm mesmerized.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Seems like there's a lot of "I don't get why....."

It's been one episode. If you want all the answers to the questions raised by a show within the time span of a single episode, stick to movies. Or Three's Company re-runs.

 

[peaces]

I thought it was decent enough...a couple things came across kind of cheesy like the over the top smoking. they made a point of showing the book, the stranger by Albert Camus. (Tim Robbins is show reading it at the beginning of Jacob's ladder) also thought I noticed part of a house looking very church like in the background of a scene, need to rewatch that part. did it say something on that dog tag or was it just his name?

I still can't figure out why that Camus guy wrote a whole book about sitting on your hand and then jacking off. Does this tie into the kid at the party snapping one off while being choked? Hmmm.

the movie was better

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Tonight was kind of not good. Will give it a few more chances. I liked episode 1 mostly.

 

[rail]

Watched both episodes. First one had me intrigued, second not so much.

I can handle not knowing how or why the people disappeared. I get that it's a show about all the "leftovers" and how they deal with a catastrophic event. The characters and their actions just aren't intriguing me. It feels like it's trying to be weird or esoteric just for the sake of being weird/esoteric.

Am I guilty of being too narrow-minded and wanting some sense/answers? Maybe. Ultimately this show is about the frailty of the human condition and how different people react differently (sometimes totally illogically) to a big event. Seems like I could see that play out in any ER or courtroom anywhere. Not even the preview for next week looks interesting.

I had high hopes for this show but it's already losing me.

Where can I find the Three's Company reruns?

 

[Daywalker]

Margaret Qualley, the cop's daughter, has the look. Going to have a career. Her mom is Andie MacDowell.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Is this going to be another John from Cincinnati? Kind of meanders, but never goes anywhere?

 

[Greggity]

I watched it with my gf, was pretty dumb, doubt i will be going for episode 2

 

[Josie Maran]

Just watched Ep 1.

Intriguing enough to keep watching, but it's on a short leash. If the daughter's friend gets naked, I will be 100% on board.

Man, it was soooo close in that opening scene. Damn dream sequences.

So...I'm saying two more episodes to win me over. It's not even really close at the moment.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Definitely not must watch TV for me after that 2nd episode

I'll probably let a few build up while I finish up some other shows

 

[Beerguzzler]

2nd episode, still ####.

 

[Daywalker]

Still think the dog-killer guy may be in his mind. Perhaps it runs in the family and the daughter can see him too. That scene at the door was odd.

 

[jamny]

Didn't make it through the second episode...delete.

 

[psychobillies]

Still think the dog-killer guy may be in his mind. Perhaps it runs in the family and the daughter can see him too. That scene at the door was odd.

I don't think the daughter saw him. The dad handed her the six pack probably. After the meeting with the dad in the booby hatch, I'd say it's pretty clear that the guy is imaginary, and the chief is the one killing the dogs.

 

[SmoovySmoov]

Still think the dog-killer guy may be in his mind. Perhaps it runs in the family and the daughter can see him too. That scene at the door was odd.

I don't think the daughter saw him. The dad handed her the six pack probably. After the meeting with the dad in the booby hatch, I'd say it's pretty clear that the guy is imaginary, and the chief is the one killing the dogs.

I remember her saying "Who was that guy?"

 

[meanjoegreen]

Still think the dog-killer guy may be in his mind. Perhaps it runs in the family and the daughter can see him too. That scene at the door was odd.

I don't think the daughter saw him. The dad handed her the six pack probably. After the meeting with the dad in the booby hatch, I'd say it's pretty clear that the guy is imaginary, and the chief is the one killing the dogs.

The daughter asked "who was that" to her dad, so how is the guy imaginary?

 

[psychobillies]

Still think the dog-killer guy may be in his mind. Perhaps it runs in the family and the daughter can see him too. That scene at the door was odd.

I don't think the daughter saw him. The dad handed her the six pack probably. After the meeting with the dad in the booby hatch, I'd say it's pretty clear that the guy is imaginary, and the chief is the one killing the dogs.

The daughter asked "who was that" to her dad, so how is the guy imaginary?

After she went into the kitchen, he yelled at the guy to take his truck. I think she was asking "who was that?" as in "who are you talking to?". Also notice the weird face she makes. Maybe I'm wrong, but watch it again. Notice the girls walked right past the guy without even looking at him.

 

[SmoovySmoov]

Still think the dog-killer guy may be in his mind. Perhaps it runs in the family and the daughter can see him too. That scene at the door was odd.

I don't think the daughter saw him. The dad handed her the six pack probably. After the meeting with the dad in the booby hatch, I'd say it's pretty clear that the guy is imaginary, and the chief is the one killing the dogs.

The daughter asked "who was that" to her dad, so how is the guy imaginary?

After she went into the kitchen, he yelled at the guy to take his truck. I think she was asking "who was that?" as in "who are you talking to?". Also notice the weird face she makes. Maybe I'm wrong, but watch it again. Notice the girls walked right past the guy without even looking at him.

I'm actually with you, in that the guy was imaginary. I don't think a real person would say "Here. Just take my truck". But I couldn't get my head around the girls seeing him, which I assumed because of the "Who was that?" question. I only watched it once, though. I'll have to rewatch to see if you could be right.

 

[psychobillies]

Still think the dog-killer guy may be in his mind. Perhaps it runs in the family and the daughter can see him too. That scene at the door was odd.

I don't think the daughter saw him. The dad handed her the six pack probably. After the meeting with the dad in the booby hatch, I'd say it's pretty clear that the guy is imaginary, and the chief is the one killing the dogs.

The daughter asked "who was that" to her dad, so how is the guy imaginary?

After she went into the kitchen, he yelled at the guy to take his truck. I think she was asking "who was that?" as in "who are you talking to?". Also notice the weird face she makes. Maybe I'm wrong, but watch it again. Notice the girls walked right past the guy without even looking at him.

I'm actually with you, in that the guy was imaginary. I don't think a real person would say "Here. Just take my truck". But I couldn't get my head around the girls seeing him, which I assumed because of the "Who was that?" question. I only watched it once, though. I'll have to rewatch to see if you could be right.

I only watched it once as well, so I might be way off. I was just kind of waiting to see if the girls saw the guy or not. They aren't making it it too obvious one way or another, it's just the impression I came away with.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

pretty sure that at least one of the characters that we've seen so far is either:

- a ghost

- a figment of someone's imagination

- a "link" between the leftovers and those who left

smart money is on the dog killer, but maybe there are more.

 

[Daywalker]

Still think the dog-killer guy may be in his mind. Perhaps it runs in the family and the daughter can see him too. That scene at the door was odd.

I don't think the daughter saw him. The dad handed her the six pack probably. After the meeting with the dad in the booby hatch, I'd say it's pretty clear that the guy is imaginary, and the chief is the one killing the dogs.

The daughter asked "who was that" to her dad, so how is the guy imaginary?

After she went into the kitchen, he yelled at the guy to take his truck. I think she was asking "who was that?" as in "who are you talking to?". Also notice the weird face she makes. Maybe I'm wrong, but watch it again. Notice the girls walked right past the guy without even looking at him.

I'm actually with you, in that the guy was imaginary. I don't think a real person would say "Here. Just take my truck". But I couldn't get my head around the girls seeing him, which I assumed because of the "Who was that?" question. I only watched it once, though. I'll have to rewatch to see if you could be right.

I only watched it once as well, so I might be way off. I was just kind of waiting to see if the girls saw the guy or not. They aren't making it it too obvious one way or another, it's just the impression I came away with.

Watching it again I'd lean to the girl just asking "Who was that?" after hearing her Dad yell at someone.

 

[Amused to Death]

Still think the dog-killer guy may be in his mind. Perhaps it runs in the family and the daughter can see him too. That scene at the door was odd.

I don't think the daughter saw him. The dad handed her the six pack probably. After the meeting with the dad in the booby hatch, I'd say it's pretty clear that the guy is imaginary, and the chief is the one killing the dogs.

The daughter asked "who was that" to her dad, so how is the guy imaginary?

After she went into the kitchen, he yelled at the guy to take his truck. I think she was asking "who was that?" as in "who are you talking to?". Also notice the weird face she makes. Maybe I'm wrong, but watch it again. Notice the girls walked right past the guy without even looking at him.

I'm actually with you, in that the guy was imaginary. I don't think a real person would say "Here. Just take my truck". But I couldn't get my head around the girls seeing him, which I assumed because of the "Who was that?" question. I only watched it once, though. I'll have to rewatch to see if you could be right.

I only watched it once as well, so I might be way off. I was just kind of waiting to see if the girls saw the guy or not. They aren't making it it too obvious one way or another, it's just the impression I came away with.

Watching it again I'd lean to the girl just asking "Who was that?" after hearing her Dad yell at someone.

While watching it the 1st time, my impression was Dog Killer was in Garvey's mind. Watched it again tonight and it seems they hint at it all throughout the episode starting with the opening scene in the therapist's office. When they were talking at the door, the friend walks right past DK without looking at him then says hello to Garvey. The daughter does take the beer from him but never says anything to him. DK never speaks to the girls either.

I'd guess he's what Maik Jeaunz suggests, a link to the missing that only Garvey can contact. Don't know what significance the dogs have though.

 

[Premier]

I was simultaneously intrigued and bored. They could have moved things along a bit faster.

This is the way I feel exactly. Just didn't grab me but I'll hang in.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Leftovers is looking like the perfect name for this. The older it gets the more it stinks.

 

[Wingnut]

On the fence on whether or not to keep watching.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I think I'm out.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Honestly, I'd rather have a show about what happened to the 2% - or at least some plausible way for the Leftovers to figure it out - even if it took several seasons, and the answer was a bit far fetched. As it is now, not sure what the end game is for the series.

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

As it is now, not sure what the end game is for the series.

Lung cancer, IMO.

 

[Sinn Fein]

As it is now, not sure what the end game is for the series.

Lung cancer, IMO.

:X

 

[Quez]

I am going to keep an eye on this thread before I decide to take the plunge. I rarely have time to watch TV, so I don't want to get the wife on board for some show that is gonna fizzle out.

If you don't find out where the people went I'm not interested.