The Leftovers ( TV series ) - wikipedia The Leftovers ( TV series ) The Leftovers Season 1 title card Genre Drama Mystery Psychological thriller Created by Damon Lindelof Tom Perrotta Based on The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta Starring Justin Theroux Amy Brenneman Christopher Eccleston Liv Tyler Chris Zylka Margaret Qualley Carrie Coon Emily Meade Amanda Warren Ann Dowd Michael Gaston Max Carver Charlie Carver Annie Q. Janel Moloney Regina King Kevin Carroll Jovan Adepo Scott Glenn Theme music composer Max Richter ( season 1 ) Opening theme `` Let the Mystery Be '' by Iris DeMent ( season 2 and series finale ) Various ( season 3 ) Composer ( s ) Max Richter Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English No. of seasons No. of episodes 28 ( list of episodes ) Production Executive producer ( s ) Damon Lindelof Tom Perrotta Peter Berg Sarah Aubrey Mimi Leder ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Tom Spezialy ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Eugene Kelly ( season 3 ) Producer ( s ) Nan Bernstein Freed ( season 1 ) Patrick Markey ( season 2 ) Alma Kuttruff ( season 3 ) Amanda Crittenden ( season 3 ) Location ( s ) Westchester County, New York ( season 1 ) Nyack, New York ( season 1 ) Austin, Texas ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Melbourne, Victoria ( season 3 ) Cinematography Todd McMullen Michael Slovis ( season 1 ) Michael Grady John Grillo ( season 1 ) Running time 51 -- 72 minutes Production company ( s ) White Rabbit Productions Film 44 Warner Bros. Television HBO Entertainment Distributor Warner Bros. Television Distribution Release Original network HBO Original release June 29, 2014 ( 2014 - 06 - 29 ) -- June 4, 2017 ( 2017 - 06 - 04 ) External links Website hbo.com/the-leftovers/ The Leftovers is an American television drama series created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, that aired on HBO from June 29, 2014, to June 4, 2017. It is based on Perrotta 's novel of the same name. The pilot was written by Lindelof and Perrotta, and directed by Peter Berg. The series stars an ensemble cast featuring Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler, Chris Zylka, Margaret Qualley, Carrie Coon, Ann Dowd, Regina King, and Scott Glenn. The series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on October 4, 2015, and concluded December 6, 2015. On December 10, 2015, HBO renewed the show for a third and final season, which premiered on April 16, 2017 and concluded on June 4, 2017. Contents 1 Premise 2 Cast and characters 2.1 Main 2.1. 1 Notes 2.2 Recurring 3 Development and production 3.1 Casting 3.2 Opening credits and theme music 4 Episodes 5 Reception 5.1 Critical response 5.1. 1 Critics ' top ten lists 5.2 Accolades 5.2. 1 Critics ' top ten lists 6 Home media 7 References 8 External links Premise The Leftovers starts three years after a global event called the `` Sudden Departure '', the inexplicable, simultaneous disappearance of 140 million people, 2 % of the world 's population, on October 14, 2011. Following that event, mainstream religions declined, and a number of cults emerged, most notably the Guilty Remnant. The first season revolves around the Garvey family and their acquaintances in the fictional town of Mapleton, New York. Kevin Garvey is the Chief of Police. His wife Laurie has joined the Guilty Remnant. Their son Tommy has left home for college, and their daughter Jill is acting out. In the second season, the lead characters move to the fictional town of Jarden, Texas, where not a single citizen was lost in the `` Sudden Departure ''. The third and final season unfolds three years later, in 2018, starting 14 days before the cryptic seventh anniversary of the Sudden Departure, with events taking the main characters to Australia. Cast and characters Main Justin Theroux as Kevin Garvey, Jr., Mapleton 's Chief of Police and a father of two, who is trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy in this new world. The breakup of his family puts more and more of a strain on him. Amy Brenneman as Lorelei `` Laurie '' Garvey, Kevin 's wife, and Tom and Jill 's mother, who left her entire life behind to join a mysterious cult called the Guilty Remnant. Christopher Eccleston as Matt Jamison, a former reverend and current editor of a self - published tabloid that outs sinners. He struggles with his inability to accept that he, a good Christian, was not taken in the Sudden Departure while many sinners were. He has a wife, Mary. Liv Tyler as Megan `` Meg '' Abbott, a woman about to get married when she becomes the target of the Guilty Remnant. Chris Zylka as Tom `` Tommy '' Garvey, Laurie 's son ( whom Kevin has raised as his own ), who has recently dropped out of college and taken refuge with a mysterious guru called `` Holy Wayne ''. Margaret Qualley as Jill Garvey, Kevin 's teenage daughter, a straight - A student who has a difficult relationship with her father. Carrie Coon as Nora Durst, a wife and mother who lost her husband, son, and daughter in the Sudden Departure. She is Matt 's sister. Emily Meade as Aimee, Jill 's free - spirited high school friend, who seems unfazed by the rapture. ( season 1 ) Amanda Warren as Lucy Warburton, Mapleton 's take - no - prisoners mayor. ( season 1 ) Ann Dowd as Patricia `` Patti '' Levin, the leader of the local chapter of the Guilty Remnant. Michael Gaston as Dean, a man who seems to understand that times have changed and addresses it head - on -- often violently. ( season 1, recurring season 3 ) Max and Charlie Carver as Adam and Scott Frost, happy - go - lucky identical twin brothers. ( season 1 ) Annie Q. as Christine, one of Holy Wayne 's former `` groupies '', and whose role apparently has a special and mysterious meaning. She was also Tommy 's friend. Janel Moloney as Mary Jamison, Matt 's wife, who was rendered comatose by a car crash during the Sudden Departure. ( seasons 2 -- 3, recurring season 1 ) Regina King as Erika Murphy, a doctor who runs an urgent - care facility. The Murphys are the Garveys ' neighbors in Jarden, Texas. ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Kevin Carroll as John Murphy, Erika 's ex-husband and head of the town 's volunteer fire department. ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Jovan Adepo as Michael Murphy, Erika and John 's teenage son. ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Scott Glenn as Kevin Garvey, Sr., Mapleton 's former chief of police who has been committed to a mental health institute. ( season 3, recurring seasons 1 -- 2 ) Notes 1. ^ During season 3, Tyler, Qualley, Dowd, Moloney, King and Glenn are only credited with the main cast in the episodes in which they appear. Recurring Paterson Joseph as Henry `` Holy Wayne '' Gilchrest, Jr., a post-Sudden Departure savior who `` heals '' people of their burdens ( seasons 1 -- 2 ) Natalie Gold as Sam 's Mother, a woman who lost her baby son Sam in the Sudden Departure ( seasons 1, 3 ) Marceline Hugot as Gladys, a member of the Guilty Remnant ( seasons 1 -- 2 ) Wayne Duvall as Detective Louis Vitello ( season 1 ) Sebastian Arcelus as Doug Durst, Nora 's husband who departed with their two children ( season 1 ) Jasmin Savoy Brown as Evangeline `` Evie '' Murphy, Erika and John 's teenage daughter, Michael Murphy 's twin ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Darius McCrary as Isaac Rayney, a fortune teller ( season 2 ) Steven Williams as Virgil, Evie and Michael 's grandfather ( season 2 ) Dominic Burgess as Dr. Brian Goodheart, an Australian scientist ( season 2 ) Mark Linn - Baker as himself ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Turk Pipkin as Pillar Man, a mysterious figure residing atop the pillar in Jarden Square ( season 2 -- 3 ) Brett Butler as Sandy, the wife of the Pillar Man and a friend of Matt 's ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Joel Murray as George Brevity, and agent of the Department of Sudden Departure ( seasons 2 -- 3 ) Bill Camp as David Burton, an Australian man appearing to Kevin in the afterlife ( season 2 -- 3 ) Lindsay Duncan as Grace Playford ( season 3 ) Damien Garvey as Kevin Yarborough, an Australian Chief of Police ( season 3 ) David Gulpilil as Christopher Sunday ( season 3 ) Katja Herbers as Dr. Eden ( season 3 ) Development and production HBO acquired rights for series development with Perrotta attached as writer / executive producer and Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger as executive producers in August 2011, shortly before the book came out. Damon Lindelof had reportedly been a fan of Perotta 's earlier novels and had first learned of the book from a positive review by Stephen King in The New York Times in August 2011. In June 2012, Lindelof announced he would be developing the series alongside Perrotta. He served as the series ' showrunner. In February 2013, HBO ordered a pilot and, in September, ordered a 10 - episode first season. The Leftovers is the first series HBO acquired from an outside studio that it did not produce in - house. Second season promotional art The first season covers the entirety of the book ; the second and third seasons are completely original material. In April 2015, it was reported that the setting for the second season would shift from Mapleton, New York to a small town in Texas. The series shifted filming locations from New York to Austin, Texas, with nearby Lockhart serving as the mainstreet of fictional Jarden, Texas, when principal photography commenced in late April. For the second season, which features several changes, including cast, location, and storylines ; Lindelof cited The Wire and Friday Night Lights as influences. Third and final season promotional art The final season began principal photography in early May 2016, in Austin. In June 2016, the production moved to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, where it filmed the remainder of the series and completed post-production. On the move to Melbourne, Lindelof said, `` We 're immensely grateful for the opportunity to try something that looks and feels different from the preceding seasons and we absolutely can not wait to bring our story to its conclusion down under. '' It was also confirmed that the season would have a shortened 8 - episode run. Casting In June 2013, casting announcements began. Justin Theroux, Liv Tyler, Christopher Eccleston, Ann Dowd, Amanda Warren, Michael Gaston, and Carrie Coon were announced to star in the pilot. For the second season, eight of the 14 main cast members from season one returned, while Emily Meade, Amanda Warren, Annie Q., Max Carver, Charlie Carver and Michael Gaston did not. In April 2015, casting began for a Black American family comprising a father, ex-convict John Murphy ; his hearing - impaired doctor wife, Erika ; and their teenage children Evie, an outgoing athlete, and Michael, a pious Christian. The roles of John, Erika, and Michael are portrayed by Kevin Carroll, Regina King and Jovan Adepo, respectively, all as series regulars. Darius McCrary was cast in a recurring role as Isaac Rayney, John 's friend and a palm reader. Steven Williams was cast in a recurring role, playing Virgil, a confidant of Kevin 's. Janel Moloney, who had a recurring role in the first season as Mary Jamison, was promoted to a regular cast member in season two. For the third season, it was confirmed in May 2016 that the entire main cast from the second season would return, with the exception of Dowd, and that Scott Glenn and Jasmin Savoy Brown had been promoted to series regulars, however, Brown remained a guest star for the third season. Actress Lindsay Duncan joined the cast on December 6, 2016. Main cast members Michael Gaston and Annie Q. from season one returned as guest stars. Opening credits and theme music The main title from the first season uses `` The Leftovers ( Main Title Theme ) '', an original piece of music by composer Max Richter, accompanied by images like a fresco in the style of the Sistine Chapel. The second season uses `` Let the Mystery Be '' by Iris DeMent. In addition, the opening changes to one that shows images of pictures and people who were departed missing from them and in their place is various images of earth - related phenomena like rain, clouds, aurora borealis and lightning. Season 3 retains the opening from Season 2 but several episodes contain a different theme song. In addition, the Season 1 main title theme and the song `` Let the Mystery Be '' were both reprised for the penultimate episode and series finale respectively. Season 3 None `` Nothing 's Gonna Stop Me Now '' by David Pomeranz `` Personal Jesus '' by Richard Cheese `` This Love Is Over '' by Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs `` Ashrei '' by Benzion Miller `` 1 - 800 Suicide '' by Gravediggaz `` The Leftovers ( Main Title Theme ) '' by Max Richter `` Let the Mystery Be '' by Iris DeMent Episodes Main article : List of The Leftovers episodes Season Episodes Originally aired First aired Last aired 10 June 29, 2014 ( 2014 - 06 - 29 ) September 7, 2014 ( 2014 - 09 - 07 ) 10 October 4, 2015 ( 2015 - 10 - 04 ) December 6, 2015 ( 2015 - 12 - 06 ) 8 April 16, 2017 ( 2017 - 04 - 16 ) June 4, 2017 ( 2017 - 06 - 04 ) Reception Critical response Season Critical response Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic 81 % ( 60 reviews ) 65 / 100 ( 42 reviews ) 93 % ( 33 reviews ) 80 / 100 ( 22 reviews ) 98 % ( 35 reviews ) 98 / 100 ( 17 reviews ) Season one of The Leftovers received mostly positive reviews from critics. Metacritic scored season one 65 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating `` generally favorable reviews ''. Rotten Tomatoes scored the season 81 %, based on 60 reviews, with an average rating of 7.68 / 10. The site 's critical consensus reads, `` Its dour tone and self - seriousness may make for somber viewing, but The Leftovers is an artfully crafted, thought - provoking drama that aims high and often hits its mark. '' IGN reviewer Matt Fowler gave consistently high scores to all the season one episodes, including two perfect 10 scores for `` Two Boats and a Helicopter '' and the season finale `` The Prodigal Son Returns. '' He then gave the entire first season a review score of 9.4 out of 10, particularly praising the character - centric episodes, Max Richter 's score and the performances, particularly Carrie Coon 's. Season two received critical acclaim. On Metacritic, it has a score of 80 out of 100 based on 22 reviews, indicating `` generally favorable reviews ''. Rotten Tomatoes gave the second season a rating of 93 % with an average score of 8.73 out of 10 based on 33 critic reviews, with the critical consensus `` The Leftovers continues to be unpredictable and provocative in season two with its new location, though the inexplicable circumstances will still frustrate many viewers. '' Alan Sepinwall of HitFix gave it an `` A '' grade and wrote that `` The Leftovers is still TV 's best drama as season 2 begins '' ; it has `` tighter focus, but same powerful, immersive experience ''. In his five out of five star review, Todd VanDerWerff of Vox wrote : `` It 's a show that wants to provoke a reaction in you, whether it 's admiration, hatred, or just bafflement. It 's HBO 's best drama -- and thus must - see TV. '' The third season has received unanimous acclaim from critics. On Metacritic, it has a score of 98 out of 100 based on 17 reviews, indicating `` universal acclaim ''. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 98 % rating with an average score of 9.43 out of 10 based on 35 reviews with the critical consensus `` With reliably ambitious storytelling and outstanding performances from its cast, Season 3 of The Leftovers approaches the series ' conclusion as thoughtfully, purposefully, and confidently as it began. '' Maureen Ryan of Variety wrote the final season `` is spectacular, in every sense of that word. '' Critics ' top ten lists 2014 No. 1 HitFix No. 4 IGN No. 5 IndieWire No. 7 Yahoo ! TV No. 8 Digital Spy No. 8 Vox No. 8 We Got This Covered -- The Globe and Mail 2015 No. 1 HitFix No. 1 IndieWire No. 1 IGN No. 1 Rapid City Journal No. 1 Screen Crush No. 1 The Star - Ledger No. 1 Thompson on Hollywood No. 2 Cinema Blend No. 2 Complex No. 2 The Hollywood Reporter No. 2 Lincoln Journal Star No. 2 The Playlist No. 2 Vox No. 3 The Daily Beast No. 3 Philadelphia Daily News No. 3 TV Fanatic No. 3 We Got This Covered No. 4 Adweek No. 5 Salon No. 6 The A.V. Club No. 6 Omaha World - Herald No. 6 Paste No. 6 TV.com No. 8 TIME No. 9 RogerEbert.com No. 9 Vulture - The Atlantic - Flavorwire - The New York Times - Variety - The Week Accolades Year Award Nominee ( s ) Result Ref. 2014 Critics ' Choice Television Awards Most Exciting New Series The Leftovers Won Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Main Title -- TV Show / Digital Streaming Series Max Richter Won Outstanding Music Supervision -- Television Liza Richardson Nominated 2015 Critics ' Choice Television Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Christopher Eccleston Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Carrie Coon Nominated International Film Music Critics Award Best Original Score for a Drama Series Max Richter Nominated Gold Derby TV Awards Best Drama Supporting Actress Carrie Coon Nominated Satellite Awards Best Genre Series The Leftovers Nominated Best Supporting Actor for a Series, Miniseries, or TV Film Christopher Eccleston Nominated Best Supporting Actress for a Series, Miniseries, or TV Film Ann Dowd Nominated Writers Guild of America Awards Long Form Adapted Damon Lindelof & Tom Perrotta for `` Pilot '' Nominated 2016 Critics ' Choice Television Awards Best Actor in a Drama Series Justin Theroux Nominated Best Actress in a Drama Series Carrie Coon Won Best Drama Series The Leftovers Nominated Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Christopher Eccleston Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Ann Dowd Nominated Regina King Nominated Gold Derby TV Awards Best Drama Episode `` International Assassin '' Won Best Drama Leading Actor Justin Theroux Nominated Best Drama Leading Actress Carrie Coon Nominated Best Drama Series The Leftovers Nominated Best Drama Supporting Actor Christopher Eccleston Nominated Best Drama Supporting Actress Regina King Nominated Ensemble of the Year The cast of The Leftovers Nominated Satellite Awards Best Genre Series The Leftovers Nominated Television Critics Association Awards Outstanding Achievement in Drama The Leftovers Nominated USC Scripter Award Outstanding Writing -- Television Damon Lindelof and Jacqueline Hoyt for `` Axis Mundi '' Nominated Writers Guild of America Awards Episodic Drama Damon Lindelof & Nick Cuse for `` International Assassin '' Nominated 2017 Gold Derby TV Awards Best Drama Episode `` The Book of Nora '' Won Best Drama Guest Actress Ann Dowd Nominated Best Drama Leading Actor Justin Theroux Nominated Best Drama Leading Actress Carrie Coon Nominated Best Drama Series The Leftovers Nominated Best Drama Supporting Actor Christopher Eccleston Nominated Ensemble of the Year The cast of The Leftovers Nominated Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series Ann Dowd Nominated Television Critics Association Awards Individual Achievement in Drama Carrie Coon ( for The Leftovers and Fargo ) Won Program of the Year The Leftovers Nominated Critics ' top ten lists 2014 No. 1 Hitfix No. 3 IGN No. 6 New York Magazine No. 7 New York Magazine No. 8 Vox No. 9 The Hollywood Reporter No. 10 Buzzfeed 2015 No. 1 Hitfix No. 1 IGN No. 1 New York Magazine No. 2 Vox No. 2 The Hollywood Reporter No. 2 TV Guide No. 2 Indiewire No. 2 Hitfix No. 3 Entertainment Weekly No. 4 Hitfix No. 4 The A.V. 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Question: how many episodes in the final season of the leftovers
Answer: 8