The Leftovers 3.5 FAQ
What’s it called?
“It’s a Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt World.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to Lila Byock & Damon Lindelof.
What says HBO?
“Convinced it is Kevin’s (Justin Theroux) destiny to be in Miracle for the coming seventh anniversary of the Departure, Matt Jamison (Christopher Eccleston) impulsively heads to Australia in an effort to bring Kevin home. Unfortunately, God gets in the way.”
Does the episode open with a flashback?
Yes.
How does it start?
With a penis on a submarine.
Does anyone “go through” this week?
Not this week.
What’s doing with Jill and Laurie?
No Jill again this week. Laurie does something that’s not revealed in the logline.
Is Nora’s doppleganger back?
No.
Does the Reverend Matt Jamison keep his clothes on?
Matt is reluctant to disrobe this week. And yet.
The big news?
We learn a lot about Matt, Laurie, John and Jesus this week.
Who is Jesus again?
A man of Nazareth.
What else is HBO not telling us?
Nora and the Garveys are not in this episode. Ditto doctors Bekker and Eden.
What’s good?
The naked Frenchman. The conversation with God.
What’s not so good?
We get so close to seeing Matt’s penis again this week, then that promise is dashed.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“That’s the guy I was telling you about.”
9 p.m. Sunday. HBO.
