The Leftovers 2.9 FAQ
What’s it called?
“Ten Thirteen.” The Sudden Departure occurred on Oct. 14.
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to series mastermind Damon Lindelof & Monica Beletsky (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”).
What says HBO?
“A personal loss and subsequent pilgrimage to Miracle offer clues on why Meg (Liv Tyler) embarked on her path as a Remnant crusader. After a fallout with Laurie, Tom (Chris Zylka) seeks to reunite with Meg.”
Does the episode open with a flashback?
Yes. Most, if not all, of the episode takes place before Laurie’s arrival in Jarden.
Is Kevin still haunted by Patti?
Neither Kevin nor Patti appear in this episode.
How does it start?
White Lines.
What’s doing with Jill and her mom?
Jill does not appear this week.
Is Nora back?
Nora is not in this episode.
Does Bill Murray’s brother Joel (“Mad Men”) return as that employee of the U.S. Department of Sudden Departure?
No.
Does the Reverend Matt Jamison put on some clothes?
Matt’s Tardis is unglimpsed this week, but Christopher Eccleston is.
The big news?
Most of the footage in the “Ten Thirteen” promo is not seen in “Ten Thirteen.”
What else is HBO not telling us?
We get the story on the big crack in the street covered in plexiglass.
What’s good?
Grandmaster Flash. Liv Tyler. All the misdirection and reveals. The Walnuts. The practical joke. Meg’s instructions. “I need to hear you say it.” “I can do this for you.” “It doesn’t work on me.” “Because it’s pretty fucking amazing what I’m going to do.” “Make yourself useful.” “She is going to change everything.” “You’re waiting for me.”
What’s not so good?
The wait for next week’s season finale.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“It doesn’t matter.”
9 p.m. Sunday. HBO.
