The Departure

HBO’s The Leftovers begins three years after the “Sudden Departure” — where 2% of the world’s population suddenly vanished.  The series focuses on a police chief (played by Justin Theroux) and other grieving families as they struggle to adjust to life after The Departure.

Many publications have referred to The Leftovers as “one of the greatest television series of all time”. There’s praise for everything: writing, directing, acting, and overall depth. The musical score by composer Max Richter has also attracted critical acclaim. The Leftovers ended in a pitch perfect…