The Leftovers 3.4 FAQ
What’s it called?
“G’Day Melbourne.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to Tamara P. Carter & Haley Harris. Series mastermind Damon Lindelof gets the story credit.
What says HBO?
“Kevin (Justin Theroux) and Nora (Carrie Coon) travel to Australia, where she continues to track down the masterminds of an elaborate con, while he catches a glimpse of an unexpected face from the past, forcing him to confront the traumatic events of three years earlier.”
Does the episode open with a flashback?
No.
How does it start?
A pretty TSA officer asks Kevin and Nora if they’re together.
Does anyone “go through” this week?
That would be telling.
Is the “unexpected face from the past” Kevin Garvey Sr.?
No. And you’ll never guess.
What’s doing with Jill and Laurie?
Laurie is still helping to make people believe they can talk to their dead loved ones. Jill sits out this episode.
Is Nora’s doppleganger back?
Not this week. But there’s lots of the real thing.
Does the Reverend Matt Jamison keep his clothes on?
No Matt this week.
The big news?
This episode unexpectedly sheds a bit of light onto what drove last week’s man on fire.
What else is HBO not telling us?
The “familiar face” is very familiar indeed.
What’s good?
Carrie Coon as Nora. “Manhattan” vet and Amsterdam native Katja Herbers as Dr. Eden. Leningrad native Victoria Haralabidou as Dr. Matti Bekker. The guy trying to get to Antarctica. The angel turds on which Nora lies. Nora’s aluminum foil, which she employs in an effort to foil something. The mystery of the explosion. “I’ll just see you on the other side.” “I need you to turn my TV back on right now.” “Here’s hoping.” “You know where the public library is?” “It’s in your medical records.” “That’d be fucking great, please.” “Where is Mr. Linn-Baker?” “You do have to nod to make it happen.” “Are they mine, the twins?” “It’s relevant if you want me to answer your fucking question.” “We have no idea what you are talking about.” “I’m going to find them and I’m going to fucking destroy them.” “You didn’t see the news?” “He’s being weird.” “You need to tell me why you’re doing this.” “What?” “Who told you?” “I don’t like the odds.”
What’s not so good?
No Matt Jamison nudity.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“Well, you’re not alone anymore. Come on.”
9 p.m. Sunday. HBO.
