The Leftovers
We're still here.
Created by Tom Perrotta, Damon Lindelof
On HBO
A novelistic, grief-stricken exploration of meaning-making in the aftermath of inexplicable loss, where the mystery itself is secondary to how people endure.
When 2% of the world's population abruptly disappears without explanation, the world struggles to understand just what they're supposed to do about it. This is the story of the people who didn't make the cut.
Genres
Where to watch
- StreamHBO Max
- BuyGoogle Play Movies
Questions people ask
Is The Leftovers sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Is The Leftovers one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 95% of series.
Is The Leftovers easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Does The Leftovers leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Leftovers scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is The Leftovers violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Leftovers, and what each one shares →
Like The Leftovers
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Leftovers
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Leftovers, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Leftovers, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Leftovers, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
