I know there's a thread in "Cult" about the US pace of the show but it doesn't really feel like a "cult" show.
I'm surprised at how compelling I found it really. It's certainly not "must see" by any means, but it was well written and very watchable. It certainly held my attention enough to give it another go next week.
I found the rather graphic animal cruelty upsetting.
I found the rather graphic animal cruelty upsetting.
That was a bit much to be fair - there didn't seem to be any hints as to why the dogs had to be killed.
I've just seen the thread in "cult" so I'll probably leave this one alone - it still doesn't really feel like a "cult" show though, mainly because .. and this isn't plot specific, more of a direction the show will apparently take ..
They're apparently never going to address why the people disappeared.
saw the pilot on demand & wasn't really bothered for some reason? I have a question for the people who watched lost, was the atmosphere or feeling of the show similar as i have never watched lost & was curious
saw the pilot on demand & wasn't really bothered for some reason? I have a question for the people who watched lost, was the atmosphere or feeling of the show similar as i have never watched lost & was curious
Lost wasn't as bleak as The Leftover's is. My initial impression is that The Leftover's shows a lot of promise but it didn't have that immediate wow factor that Lost had for me.
Lost was based on a magical/mystical island away from everyday life, this show is based firmly in a normal suburban environment, so its naturally going to feel very different. Both are based on a disaster that cannot be easily explained that's about it. Lost had very strong characters that people somehow identified with, will this show do that - I'm not sure.
I've just watched the first 2 episode on demand. I didn't realise there were 2 available, I just hit download and ended up watching episode 2 first - Doh! I didn't really get what was happening but then I watched episode 1 and still didn't really get what was happening.
Is this programme financed by the tobacco companies? The cult people are creepy.
There seems to be a hint to something or other with burning, such as the smoking, the spin the bottle type game the kids were playing landing on the word "Burn" and a few other references to burning.
I really liked this. Quite Twin Peaksish and gets you thinking.
That's exactly what I was thinking. Something you either like, or you don't.
It had a terrible start (hint to potential authors: if you want to turn people off, start a show with a screaming child) so I skipped over the first couple of minutes. After that it just seemed like a rather weird, self-indulgent thing that wasn't really going anywhere.
Is it supposed to be some sort of allegory about loss in small-town america? Is it a 9-11 thing, or war casualties?
I get the idea that it's supposed to be disjointed and strange, and that things are not as they seem, but that does nothing for me. Whatever the story is supposed to be, I've watched enough crap TV to recognise it when I see it. So I can't say I'll be spending any more time on this one.
The producers have said no. The "Sudden Departure" is just a catalyst for the story about this particular group of people who did not disappear.
This is why i personally think it's not really a "cult" show because there doesn't appear to be any indication they're going to go with any kind of 'conspiracy' or mysterious plot as to why it happened.
Something beyond description kept me watching this first episode. (Weird eh)?
Two things concern me though.
1/Will we ever find out what happened to that 2 per cent?
2/I wonder if the anti-smoking on TV brigade will have a moan about the chain smoking commune.
1. I'd like to know what happened to them too.
2 It seems that smoking is part of their "we're all doomed, so so what" collective mindset, so if anything I'd have though it sends out a pretty negative message about the habit anyway.
Thanks for the link. I had a look. Don't think I'll join them. It's not real, anyway. Having said that, there's a big house, in the next street to me, full of chain smoking people who walk around in pairs all day! ;-)
Thanks for the link. I had a look. Don't think I'll join them. It's not real, anyway. Having said that, there's a big house, in the next street to me, full of chain smoking people who walk around in pairs all day! ;-)
;-)
It's linked to the author's website so I think it can be seen as a nice bit of tongue in cheek promo (at first I thought it was some sort of fan site ) , but its helpful in understanding a bit more about the GR if you have not read the book
Not sure this is good as the hype. The people in white, their silence and communal smoking is just strange and must have some real explanation later on. How do they get about so quickly and appear where the targets go without any prior knowledge?
Can't take the twins from Desperate Housewives seriously and presumably will have a role to play.
Seems a determination to slip in as much unnecessary swearing, unless America now requires public profanity as a job skill or requirement.
Seems a determination to slip in as much unnecessary swearing, unless America now requires public profanity as a job skill or requirement.
The premium subscription cable channels in the US (HBO, Showtime etc) have no restrictions on swearing and sex scenes (no porn obviously).
The basic cable channels (FX, TNT AMC) have tighter restrictions on the swearing and sex scenes, although they seem more relaxed on the violence & gore (Breaking Bad, American Horror Story).
Swearing on mainstream US TV is virtually a no-no (although some recent shows are pushing the boundary).
Correct me if i am wrong US posters.
Christopher Ecclestone was on This Morning today talking about The Leftovers (Holly's last show before her maternity leave). You can watch it on catch up.
He gave a few spoilers if you haven't watched yet, though nothing big - although Philip Schofield screamed to stop!
Basically just not to expect any answer to what is going on because the story is not about that but about how the disappearances effect a small town.
This might be off putting to some expecting Lost part 2.
He also added - as shown in episode 1
How celebs had disappeared - including the pope and Gary Busey....to which Philip Schofield did what I did and more or less said - no he hasn't - he's only been in the Big Brother house hiding from viewers..:)..
I forgot about them! Do they always come as a package deal? I've never seen one of them in something on their own.
One of them ( I have no idea which!) was in Victorious last year, he was dating Cat as he thought she was a blonde.apart from that I have never seen them act alone.
If they're not going to be revealing why everyone disappeared I don't really see the point in continuing to watch as it's the only aspect of the show that interests me after seeing the first 2 eps.
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I found the rather graphic animal cruelty upsetting.
That was a bit much to be fair - there didn't seem to be any hints as to why the dogs had to be killed.
I've just seen the thread in "cult" so I'll probably leave this one alone - it still doesn't really feel like a "cult" show though, mainly because .. and this isn't plot specific, more of a direction the show will apparently take ..
He's 43 in real life
Lost wasn't as bleak as The Leftover's is. My initial impression is that The Leftover's shows a lot of promise but it didn't have that immediate wow factor that Lost had for me.
Lost was based on a magical/mystical island away from everyday life, this show is based firmly in a normal suburban environment, so its naturally going to feel very different. Both are based on a disaster that cannot be easily explained that's about it. Lost had very strong characters that people somehow identified with, will this show do that - I'm not sure.
But it is a show I want to watch again.
It seems very bleak and sterile. None of the characters are very likeable.
I don't think I will be bothering.
Is this programme financed by the tobacco companies? The cult people are creepy.
Who is that man with the black truck?
It had a terrible start (hint to potential authors: if you want to turn people off, start a show with a screaming child) so I skipped over the first couple of minutes. After that it just seemed like a rather weird, self-indulgent thing that wasn't really going anywhere.
Is it supposed to be some sort of allegory about loss in small-town america? Is it a 9-11 thing, or war casualties?
I get the idea that it's supposed to be disjointed and strange, and that things are not as they seem, but that does nothing for me. Whatever the story is supposed to be, I've watched enough crap TV to recognise it when I see it. So I can't say I'll be spending any more time on this one.
I'll catch the repeat tonight.
Two things concern me though.
1/Will we ever find out what happened to that 2 per cent?
2/I wonder if the anti-smoking on TV brigade will have a moan about the chain smoking commune.
The producers have said no. The "Sudden Departure" is just a catalyst for the story about this particular group of people who did not disappear.
This is why i personally think it's not really a "cult" show because there doesn't appear to be any indication they're going to go with any kind of 'conspiracy' or mysterious plot as to why it happened.
1. I'd like to know what happened to them too.
2 It seems that smoking is part of their "we're all doomed, so so what" collective mindset, so if anything I'd have though it sends out a pretty negative message about the habit anyway.
http://guiltyremnant.com/
Thanks for the link. I had a look. Don't think I'll join them. It's not real, anyway. Having said that, there's a big house, in the next street to me, full of chain smoking people who walk around in pairs all day! ;-)
;-)
It's linked to the author's website so I think it can be seen as a nice bit of tongue in cheek promo (at first I thought it was some sort of fan site
Can't take the twins from Desperate Housewives seriously and presumably will have a role to play.
Seems a determination to slip in as much unnecessary swearing, unless America now requires public profanity as a job skill or requirement.
I forgot about them!
The premium subscription cable channels in the US (HBO, Showtime etc) have no restrictions on swearing and sex scenes (no porn obviously).
The basic cable channels (FX, TNT AMC) have tighter restrictions on the swearing and sex scenes, although they seem more relaxed on the violence & gore (Breaking Bad, American Horror Story).
Swearing on mainstream US TV is virtually a no-no (although some recent shows are pushing the boundary).
Correct me if i am wrong US posters.
He gave a few spoilers if you haven't watched yet, though nothing big - although Philip Schofield screamed to stop!
This might be off putting to some expecting Lost part 2.
He also added - as shown in episode 1
One of them ( I have no idea which!) was in Victorious last year, he was dating Cat as he thought she was a blonde.apart from that I have never seen them act alone.
If they're not going to be revealing why everyone disappeared I don't really see the point in continuing to watch as it's the only aspect of the show that interests me after seeing the first 2 eps.