Exploring the 'Orange Sticker' - Video Review of Season 2 - Episode 4

Written By: Chris Hartwell

In order to sustain a television show, new characters must be introduced, old characters must change, and fresh conflicts must be sown.  With "Orange Sticker", as The Leftovers necessarily evolves, it simultaneously avoids feeling like a forced-TV-drama in the character department, while at the same time, falls prey to a number of weak plot devices and contrivances.  

Exploring the 'Off Ramp' - Video Review of Season 2 - Episode 3

Written By: Chris Hartwell

With "Off Ramp", Lindelof continues his strict point-of-view type storytelling, dedicating the entire episode to Laurie and Tom.  Though some may dislike the absence of characters like Kevin, Nora, or Matt, I believe this unique and bold approach allows us to more deeply invest in each of these individuals' fears, hopes, and desires. 

Click "read more" to join me as I take a closer look!

The Virgin Diaries: Episode 3

Written by: Ashley Crawley

Hi, my name is Ashley and I’m a virgin… of The Leftovers, that is. For those just stumbling onto my posts for The Living Reminders for the first time, let me catch you up. I’m brand new to The Leftovers phenomenon and have committed to catching on from the beginning – season one. Actually, let’s say catching “up”… because in Damon Lindelof land, there’s no guarantee one over catches on. And I like that. Feel free to relieve episodes one (“Pilot) and two (“Penguin One, Us Zero”) all over again.

Bye-Bye, Baby: The Ethics of Infants in Peril

Written by: Kendra Spring Klasek

It's every mother's worst nightmare, the ominous silence prompting the glance into the back seat, only to find the car seat empty.  Or perhaps this one, an enormous snake slithers menacingly over your screaming bundle of joy. For me, worst of all is the thought of me gone and my child left helpless and alone, facing certain death in terror and isolation.  The fact that someone else swoops in is bitter consolation.  The fact remains that he cries out for his mommy and she is gone.

Here we will be exploring this and looking at child endangerment on 'The Leftovers' and in other media as well.

The Leftovers: "Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity"

Written By: Missy Ortiz

2% of the world disappears. No one allegedly disappeared from Jarden, well, up until now. Now...does it matter where they went? We are definitely going to be taken on a long adventure, like in Lost, where we revolve around characters’ lives and how they react and feel about the departure. We will get to witness what happens to them physically, emotionally and psychologically.

Speaking of Psychology, I would like to dig into the psychological aspect of the show. This, is what I think reels us in the most.

The Leftovers - Music to Our Ears

Written By: Michael Cassidy

I've often thought that a good TV show can almost be watched with your eyes closed. At least the good TV that I have watched. Shows like "Lost," "Friday Night Lights," "Breaking Bad" and "Mr. Robot" all have a captivating score that is almost a character in its own right. The Leftovers is a beautiful example of how great music can help make a great show.

Is Tommy Garvey the New Holy Wayne or Just Another False Prophet?

Written by: Brian Davids

Brian Davids Explores "Off Ramp" and Its Biggest Question: Is Tom the New Holy Wayne or Just Another False Prophet?