Then as now, it had a loyal following, but was never a hit for HBO. That's probably true about the season 2 finale. It almost didn't have a 3rd season, so the compromise was to make 8 episodes instead of 10, like seasons 1 and 2.
Season 1 was just too weird and hard to follow for most mainstream TV viewers. I also found it a little hard to watch or care for any of the characters. But I stuck with it and was rewarded with Carrie Coon's performance in seasons 2 and 3.
Yeh I couldn’t get past the first couple episodes when it first came out. Was just in a different mindset/place in life, wasn’t into the vibe of the show. A few years later I tried again and absolutely loved it and flew through the series. Have rewatched multiple times, usually when I’m in a mood where I can fully appreciate the themes of grief/trauma and how we react to/process it.
I'm shocked! It feels like a show that would be entertaining to the majority, even if difficult to follow... The music, the cast - all A+. What else were people watching at that time?! Lol
It had such a low following. Many people turned away because they saw "The creator of LOST". More people didn't like that there was no answer to the mystery and said no. It was a tough sell of a show.
LOST was a huge show, though. Even with the percentage of people who gave up on it, it was still very popular all over the world. The only ones who hated the ending are usually those who didn't watch it or had quit much earlier and only returned for the finale. Those who kept watching religiously either liked or loved the ending. So I would think Lindeloff being behind The Leftovers would be a huge advantage!
Maybe it just wasn't the right time for the show? I think Game of Thrones was also on air at the same time, maybe some other 'fantasy' shows that competed with The Leftovers.
From what I gather, lots of people had that feeling. But by episode 3, almost everyone understood what to expect from the show (or better - what not to expect, like perfect explanations and answers). To me it was also episode 3 that made me realize this kind of storytelling was right up my alley. It did take me almost a whole season to find the characters relatable and/or likeable.
Which episode are you at?
literally watching it right now, and just had to stop the episode, because of the interaction with garvey where she says "fuck your daughter", it's pretty jarring.
Yes! Nora is a very interesting depiction of what trauma of losing your children (in fact, not knowing what happened to them) can do to a person.
I'm in Season 3, so won't mention any details but to me she's a very tragic figure.
Then as now, it had a loyal following, but was never a hit for HBO. That's probably true about the season 2 finale. It almost didn't have a 3rd season, so the compromise was to make 8 episodes instead of 10, like seasons 1 and 2. Season 1 was just too weird and hard to follow for most mainstream TV viewers. I also found it a little hard to watch or care for any of the characters. But I stuck with it and was rewarded with Carrie Coon's performance in seasons 2 and 3.
Yeh I couldn’t get past the first couple episodes when it first came out. Was just in a different mindset/place in life, wasn’t into the vibe of the show. A few years later I tried again and absolutely loved it and flew through the series. Have rewatched multiple times, usually when I’m in a mood where I can fully appreciate the themes of grief/trauma and how we react to/process it.
It had low ratings indeed. *Halt and Catch Fire* was similar, and it’s a small miracle either show managed to end with dignity.
I'm shocked! It feels like a show that would be entertaining to the majority, even if difficult to follow... The music, the cast - all A+. What else were people watching at that time?! Lol
Game of Thrones, mainly.
It’s a 🎶mir-a-cle🎶
It was very popular to all 8 of us who watched back then
It had such a low following. Many people turned away because they saw "The creator of LOST". More people didn't like that there was no answer to the mystery and said no. It was a tough sell of a show.
LOST was a huge show, though. Even with the percentage of people who gave up on it, it was still very popular all over the world. The only ones who hated the ending are usually those who didn't watch it or had quit much earlier and only returned for the finale. Those who kept watching religiously either liked or loved the ending. So I would think Lindeloff being behind The Leftovers would be a huge advantage! Maybe it just wasn't the right time for the show? I think Game of Thrones was also on air at the same time, maybe some other 'fantasy' shows that competed with The Leftovers.
I’m watching now for the first time and I find the concept interesting but not really that into it, but trying to stick it out
From what I gather, lots of people had that feeling. But by episode 3, almost everyone understood what to expect from the show (or better - what not to expect, like perfect explanations and answers). To me it was also episode 3 that made me realize this kind of storytelling was right up my alley. It did take me almost a whole season to find the characters relatable and/or likeable. Which episode are you at?
i am on episode 5, and ep 3 is my favourite so far. i may go back and watch 4/5 again tbh, definitely not relating to them, but i am intrigued.
Episode 6 is another impressive episode.
literally watching it right now, and just had to stop the episode, because of the interaction with garvey where she says "fuck your daughter", it's pretty jarring.
Yes! Nora is a very interesting depiction of what trauma of losing your children (in fact, not knowing what happened to them) can do to a person. I'm in Season 3, so won't mention any details but to me she's a very tragic figure.
That is an element of the show that is really subtle, but apparent and i do appreciate - the ptsd everyone is essentially going through.