Ep 1. Pilot
- TVMA
- June 29, 2014
- 72 min
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7.9 (6,832)
In the first episode of The Leftovers, titled "Pilot," viewers are introduced to a world that has been forever changed. Three years prior to the start of the episode, millions of people suddenly vanished in an event that has since become known as the "Sudden Departure." No explanation for this phenomenon has been provided, leaving people from all over the world to grapple with their grief and confusion.
The pilot episode focuses on the town of Mapleton, where the Garvey family resides. Kevin Garvey, the town's police chief, is struggling to keep order in the aftermath of the Sudden Departure. His son, Tom, has joined a mysterious cult-like group led by a charismatic man named Holy Wayne. Kevin's daughter, Jill, is acting out and struggling in school.
As the episode progresses, we are introduced to a variety of other characters who have been affected by the Sudden Departure. One woman, Nora Durst, lost her entire family - husband, children, and baby - in the event, and now works for the Department of Sudden Departure, a government agency tasked with handling the aftermath of the tragedy. Another character, Matt Jamison, is a former preacher who has taken on the task of debunking the stories of those who disappeared, believing that they were not as saintly as they are being portrayed in the media.
Throughout the episode, tensions are high as the town prepares for a commemoration of the third anniversary of the Sudden Departure. There are protests and signs of civil unrest as people try to grapple with the loss that they have suffered. As the day of the commemoration approaches, things seem to be coming to a head, as more and more people are pushed to the brink.
Overall, the pilot episode of The Leftovers sets the stage for a tense and thought-provoking exploration of grief, loss, and the human condition. The characters are complex and sympathetic, and the story is engaging and meaningful. Through the lens of this fictional world, viewers are invited to explore some of the most profound questions of the human experience.
