The Leftovers 3.3 FAQ
What’s it called?
“Crazy Whitefella Thinking.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to “Leftovers” showrunner Damon Lindelof & “Ash Vs. Evil Dead” creator Tom Spezialy.
What says HBO?
“With the clock ticking towards the anniversary of the Departure and emboldened by a vision that is either divine prophecy or utter insanity, Kevin Garvey, Sr. (Scott Glenn) wanders the Australian Outback in an effort to save the world from apocalypse.”
Does the episode open with a flashback?
It does.
How does it start?
Kevin Garvey Sr. beholds mayhem.
Does anyone “go through” this week?
No.
Does anyone go to Australia this week?
No.
What’s doing with Jill and Laurie?
Wholly absent this week.
Is Nora’s doppleganger back?
No.
Does the Reverend Matt Jamison keep his clothes on?
No. But Scott Glenn strips down to a red diaper.
The big news?
Most of the regulars sit this one out; aside from Kevin Sr., you’ll not see Nora nor any of the Garveys or the Murphys.
What else is HBO not telling us?
Most of this episode is flashback.
What’s good?
Scott Glenn as Kevin Garvey Sr. Personal Jesus. The National Geographic. The swamp cooler. “Would you kill a baby if it would cure cancer?” “It was the 15th here.” “Took it with her.”
What’s not so great?
As far as I'm concerned, this is easily the least of this year’s first three episodes.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“You just got the wrong Kevin.”
9 p.m. Sunday. HBO.
