The Leftovers: Season 3

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Season Details & Credits

HBO | Season Premiere Date: April 16, 2017

Summary: The third and final season of the Damon Lindelof drama series.

Creator: Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E8. The Book of Nora
Air Date: June 4, 2017
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S3:E7. The Most Powerful Man in the World (and His Identical Twin Brother)
Air Date: May 28, 2017
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S3:E6. Certified
Air Date: May 21, 2017

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Maureen Ryan

Apr 12, 2017

The new season of The Leftovers is spectacular, in every sense of that word. Read full review

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UPROXX Alan Sepinwall

Apr 11, 2017

The new episodes don’t represent another radical leap forward in style or quality the way season two was, but whatever’s lost from the shock of the new (nothing here is quite as weird or surprising as the cavewoman prologue or “International Assassin,” though a joke in the second episode and a party sequence in the fifth come close) is gained in how much more we know all the characters at this point, and how aware they are of their proximity to their story’s end. Read full review

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Melanie McFarland

Apr 17, 2017

All the hype leading up to the final approach of The Leftovers has merit. The seven episodes HBO provided are consistently brilliant, sure and mindful about tying up loose ends. Read full review

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Sean O'Neal

Apr 14, 2017

You’d be hard-pressed to name a work of art, let alone another TV show, that balances such enormity so playfully, without also being glib about the ponderous questions at its core. Read full review

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Willa Paskin

Apr 14, 2017

The show has entered full-blown mania as twisted, thrilling, and devastating to watch as a person speaking in tongues. Read full review

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Sophie Gilbert

Apr 14, 2017

Between the prospect of a definitive ending, the looming fear of catastrophe, and the continually exceptional performances, it’s bravura television that somehow follows the model of earlier seasons while subverting expectations. You might think you know where something is going, only to be completely disoriented a minute later. Read full review

Richard Scott Larson

Apr 20, 2017

There are no real answers in The Leftovers, even as plot questions are resolved, and the series miraculously turns that ambiguity into its greatest accomplishment. Read full review

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jaasieljunior

Dec 3, 2017

obra de arte. The Leftovers finaliza com uma das melhores terceiras temporadas dos últimos 20 anos.Sem contar, que o final nos deixa intrigados. ótimos personagens e ótimas atuações. Vai fazer falta.

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JorgeLestre

Apr 17, 2017

'The Leftovers' is still one of the most brilliant TV exercises ever. It is weirdly captivating and the characters are absolutely amazing. This final season starts with a bang and promises to keep digging into the addictive insanity of its plot.

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JayQuiroz

Jan 5, 2022

This show is masterfully and boldly written. They go out of their way to engulf you into this mystery while secretly getting you to care more about the characters than the mystery as the episodes and seasons go on. There are 3 seasons total and this was the correct decision, the show simplyThis show is masterfully and boldly written. They go out of their way to engulf you into this mystery while secretly getting you to care more about the characters than the mystery as the episodes and seasons go on. There are 3 seasons total and this was the correct decision, the show simply said what it needed to, wrapped up character development for everyone we care about, and it ends with no answers.. why? It doesn't matter. The point of the show is that there is no point and that perfectly mirrors our own existence in this world. WE make our destiny and our purpose, not the other way around. Things happen, families fall apart, but we keep fighting hoping for a better life. The events of October 14th 2011 don't matter, what matters is that they moved forward and created their own purpose and happiness from what happened and maybe just maybe the The Sudden Departure, was the best thing to ever happen to this family.… Expand

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Samcr0

May 6, 2017

Best show currently on television, the writing, acting and especially the music composed by Max Ritcher is especially haunting. If you do not mind slightly slower paced shows do your self a favor and watch this masterpiece.

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sVc

Apr 18, 2017

I've always been captivated by this show since the first episode. I don't think I'd rank even one individual episode under a "9" score. But after season 2's "The Assassin", I officially ranked this television series to be one of the best and favorites of all time. Just as it's creatorI've always been captivated by this show since the first episode. I don't think I'd rank even one individual episode under a "9" score. But after season 2's "The Assassin", I officially ranked this television series to be one of the best and favorites of all time. Just as it's creator Damon Lindelof had done with "Lost", he has made a completely riveting, intelligent, complex, mind boggling and emotional series that defies regular television standards. To do so and keep it thoroughly entertaining with sly, dark humor is quite an accomplishment. I've only seen the first episode of season 3, like most, but I have no doubt I'm going to be just as enthralled as I was for the past two. One complaint: only 8 episodes!? But I'm assuming they have a clear vision on how this story unfolds to its conclusion. I'm going to miss these characters when they're gone.… Expand

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SWEEPtheLEG175

May 6, 2019

One of my favorite series ever. The writing, acting, and score are fantastic.

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Kjk2000

Jun 24, 2021

One of the worst tv shows I’ve seen , the only thing good a bout it is the acting otherwise every part of it was just bad and the ending omgggg so lazyyyy and the worst that they didn’t even answer most of the questions that we was watching the show for don’t watch it

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

98
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: April 16, 2017
- 9.0
  S3:E8. The Book of Nora
  Air Date: June 4, 2017
- tbd
  S3:E7. The Most Powerful Man in the World (and His Identical Twi...
  Air Date: May 28, 2017
- tbd
  S3:E6. Certified
  Air Date: May 21, 2017
- tbd
  S3:E5. It's a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World
  Air Date: May 14, 2017
- tbd
  S3:E4. G'Day Melbourne
  Air Date: May 7, 2017
- tbd
  S3:E3. Crazy Whitefella Thinking
  Air Date: April 30, 2017
- tbd
  S3:E2. Don't Be Ridiculous
  Air Date: April 23, 2017
- tbd
  S3:E1. The Book of Kevin
  Air Date: April 16, 2017
Season 2

80
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 4, 2015
Season 1

65
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 29, 2014