I really have a theory about why the 2% disappeared. How I do not know, but at the very moment, another person wished they would disappear, or go away. The fetus, the crying baby, Kevin's lover and Nora's family: her husband, not loving, being mean, the children getting on her nerves this very moment. All of them, in this very moment, were not wanted. Even if it was for only this short moment, these few seconds. Other people wanted them to not be there anymore. Nobody ever mentioned that or this idea.

Awesome closing words. I couldn't agree more with what you are saying. Watching shows like the Leftovers always fills me with a certain feeling of optimism. Because no matter how bleak and scary the world may sometimes seem, if people are still coming together to create movies, music, books and tv shows (and of course to share and discuss them) it is a worthwhile place to explore. Watching The Leftovers together was a great journey. Thanks for the reviews, Chris!

I'm going to miss the show and your reviews of it. Thanks for being such an insightful observer, and for remembering all the connections to past seasons that my tiny brain can't hold onto. The finale was a satisfying homage to the power of storytelling -- the stories we tell ourselves to make a painful world more tolerable, and how clinging too tightly to stories can make us suffer. Nora searches for absolute truth while Kevin is willing to believe in stories that are healing. Her story at the very end reminds me of the great hero's journey, like in the Iliad or Odyssey, the journey of being distracted by promises, delights or fables only to return home after arduous trials to realize that what you searched for was always in your grasp. And yet the journey, the story, must happen in order to gain the wisdom and insight. Thanks again.

To me I finished the show last night, and I watched most of your reviews for each episode. You did an epic work, well done!! The show was just amazing and I think the ending was satisfactory. I still need some time to let it sink in 😅

Man I'm gonna miss this reviews! Thank you for your vision on the series. You're awesome!!!

You really need to give yourself credit for your analysis of this show. It's by far the best ever on the internet I have found and I have looked hard. This show has made me think hard about what truly makes life important and to focus on TRUTH being the basis for everything you bring into your life. It was so refreshing to find a review that didn't shy away from the obvious fact that faith has a lot if not everything to do with this show and that we are truly nothing but guests on this beautiful planet filled with mysteries and wonders we will never be able to fully comprehend. This show has taught me to walk a little slower through life and take my time and really soak things in and be thankful. Not try to give every single thing a definition and a reason. Thank you.

I'm very glad that Laurie didn't die, after all. From a story telling perspective, I think it makes better sense for the evolution of her character; and I also think it helped provide a grounding force for Nora, which supports the choice she made in the end. Very in-depth review, on your part!

What a journey! Excellent review, as always. This may be one of my favourite series of all time, so profound, moving and well executed, from every actor to the writing and directing, there is so much emotion and thought put into it that it feels so real and touching. And I'm so glad I was able to watch your analyses while the show finished, because you really understand the same emotions it provokes to many of us. Hope to see more reviews coming!

I am so glad i found your channel. During season one I watched 'what the flick'. I found their "reviews" too irritating though. Most of the time they sat there and laughed about it and you could tell they didn't respect it for what it was. However you Chris have dug deep into the philosophy and really highlighted all the hidden references. Knowing you were a fan of Lost made it clear that you were a fan of Lindelof. I love your insight and look forward to seeing your channel grow. All the best mate! :)

Been with you since the beginning chris and I'm not sure whether I will miss your reviews or The Leftovers itself more. Throughout the series you've been able to answer the deep questions better than anyone, I appreciate all your hard work and dedication to the viewers in helping us achieve a far greater understanding of the sheer depth this show entails. Thank you Chris.

Chris. Big fan of your channel and I've watched all your Leftovers reviews. I just want to say thank you for the great work you've done with this series, from your insightful analysis, to your excellent video editing and your passionate presentation. Everything has been of the highest quality. I'm really gonna miss this show and its characters, but I'm so grateful that I got to experience it. "It tills the soil of my soul". Couldn't have said it any better. Thanks again, man

Thanks for all the hard work you've put into these thoughtful and insight vids. I look forward to your future work

You are a master at this. Thank you for these wonderful recaps. Your KZfaq videos made this show better.

You truly brought insight I this legendary show. Not jut regurgitated recaps. Well done.

This was one of the best reviews about the finale I've seen. Thank you for your insights. I believe Leftovers is a show to feel and not to explain, but there are some details we can't catch while we're watching it because we are too busy crying out loud. Leftovers will be in my hear forever.

thanks Chris! these videos have all been amazing, your analysis really widened my perspective

Thanks for the weekly reviews! Was a pleasure following along.

Thanks for your reviews Chris, I only jumped on for season 3 but you helped give a lot of insight as the series progressed which just made me appreciate the show even more. Will subscribe :)

Thank you so very much for all of your dedication and fantastic reviews! How you can sum it up in the time that you do is amazing! Loved your review on the finale and especially your closing statements. I am a huge fan and share your channel, and will continue to do so! See you soon!

Chris, you have been fabulous. Thank you for your passion and verve for this show. Hopefully a season 3 recap will come soon?! Either way, thank you for these reviews; they have been incredible.

It's Like you took all my thoughts and just wrapped them so perfectly! Great visiom on this stuff man Now I got to rewatch the series because I know there's little things that I didn't remember like the paper towel roll that are going to make this loveley ending even more impactful When you said "Overcame shallower levels of brokenness" hit me hard. Perfect description.

I'm just finding out your review of TL and man, do I have to say I'm super pleased with the words and images you put on my thoughts, that's perfect. :) Thanks for this awesome way of explaining your point of view, that I share on most of points !

Much like the shows ending, your ending monologue left me speechless. I don't think anyone in the world can put it in words better than you.

Hey Chris, This ending comes as a huge relief. I have blitzed all 3 seasons in the past 8 weeks, and religiously watched your review after each episode. The reason I say it's a huge relief is because I was shit scared of the possible outcome of Nora (a character and actress that I adore) being mutilated by radiation... thanks for that suggestion! None the less it was a very creative, dark idea and entirely believable. I had to really prepare myself to watch Episode 8 as I had been having nightmares about a very macabre ending. Thanks for your commitment to this show and others. I really hope you can get around to a round up of Better Call Saul Season 3!

Your review has gotten me as teary-eyed as the episode itself. Thank you. I personally loved this show from the incredible first episode of season one to this last one. This is the first TV show I have watched in close to twenty years and it was more rewarding than I ever could have hoped for, and you truly did it justice with this review. Thank you again. Oh, and in case anyone cares..., I believe Nora lied to show Kevin that she has finally let go of the grief and could now move on. Her grief was always in the way of their relationship as was Kevin"s desire to be done with this mortal coil. He was going to show her his scar which was coincidentally located right where President Kevin cut open The Assassin Kevin, to show her that his pain was finally dealt with as well. In the end, they both chose this life with all that comes with it and left their ghosts behind.. Sorry for the length of this post, but I really loved The Leftovers!!!!

I discovered you back in season 1 because you were the only critic who knew about the show and I have been a fan since :)

I loved the finale, just like I loved your review. I think it's amazing when art makes us FEEL and the Leftovers is art, as is Max Richter's genius score! I am truly going to miss these reviews, Chris. THANK YOU! Love all the way from Portugal.

Shout out to Max Richter for composing such a beautiful score to accompany the great acting and script.

Chris! I'm not day one but I am from Season 2 and I am very grateful to see your reviews and the passion and thoughtfulness you've added into them. Thank you so much for your insight and analysis on this series and the future ones to come. :)

Really enjoyed these videos! Since I started following your channel I felt like I had better insight, I was able to understand a lot more of what was taking place in each episode as I watched. I will miss the show as well as your reviews, thank you!

"Tills the soil of my soul" nicely done sir Great review

Well Chris, it was your *review* that got me crying! I only joined you & your thoughtful subscribers in the last few days and only finished watching, tonight, this absolutely terrific finale. I guess I didn't want to sob with the 16 year old? But I actually think, as he kept looking the other way, that he felt exactly the same! Considering the themes in Leftovers, it's ironic. It was beautiful and I felt *nourished* by the last scene, believing that we were given a peek into the world of the Departed more than I thought we'd ever see. Nora's ultimate realisation, that "they [the Departed] had lost so much more than us" was my light bulb moment and the pieces locked together like the Departure Machine with its clicks and whirrs. Nora's rebuttal of Kevin for lying came from her own understanding and perception of how she'd lived her life for the DSD; had been frightened of Kevin's experiences in Season 2 and had finally lied to him about coming to Australia. But Kevin had a similar journey. Having tried to fix other people: finding the song for Kevin snr; asking Grace's children about their shoes; and giving Evie a message, he had to leave this 'other' place for good and fix that which *could* be fixed: travelling in the 'real' world during his two week annual holiday looking for Nora (the long way round: I'm reminded of Doctor Who here!) and together discovering an honest love. I'm also reminded of Greek myths and how Homer recognises that beauty isn't always peaceful, but rather alarming: it sets our hearts running and challenges us to act. Beauty no matter how dazzling or youthful when wedded to something superficial will never be sufficient if it lacks truth. A beautiful tale with a message of hope and encouragement. I'm so glad to have found this great community ....about 8 months late!

Thanks for your reviews are bring insight into the many things that I personally missed while watching the series. Your other content is great as well. Keep up the awesome work!

Great video to wrap up the series! I can't wait to see what series you review next.

how does this not have more views? this review was spot on and really put the show into the right perspective, brilliant

I really love how you illustrate your views with images that capture your point so dead on. I've been here since day number 1. I really loved this show. I'm going to miss it. PS: I still wish they would've given us a little sneak peak of the second scanner. lol

thank you so much that was an amazing reviews you really got an amazing vision and insight

I discovered you through these leftovers reviews. Your analysis is so well thought out and considered. Thank you

IDK what I will miss more, The Leftovers or your reviews of the show! Awesome job!

A show has never made me feel a certain way the way The Leftovers has, I mean the idea of it all and the actors and everything, I thought the ending was sad as hell man, but it was a great conclusion to the show and your review of it is phenomenal! May I ask, do you do everything thing by yourself like the editing of your videos and everything??

Thank you for the reviews, Chris. Your research and attention to detail is excellent. I said a few weeks back that I didn't think that it would come down to the Nora and Kevin relationship, but that's how things ended up, and the show handled it satisfactorily. I was totally happy with how it put the onus on Nora to accept that her family is gone and in Kevin's case, belief in her story. The truth or falsehood of it all doesn't matter, if she was able to finally let them go. I will make an effort to rewatch it from season 1 to the end again.

Wow that was great, Chris. Will be patiently awaiting what you do next.Thank you.

You have the best Leftovers reviews out there, whether written, oral, or visual. Thanks for all of these!

Started watching your reviews in the beginning of Season Three. You are very talented, and I look forward to watching more of what you do next! Thank You

This was a beautiful review and interpretation of this episode. Thank you; the last couple of minutes, with your apt addition of Richter’s powerful score, actually brought me to tears. I feel very strongly and very much agree with your reasons for believing that Nora was telling the truth in this finale; it’s so important for the ultimate arcs and themes of the show, Nora’s and Kevin’s character, and their relationship together. Thanks again.

One of the best reviews of this finale. Amazing work!

IDK about you guys but I was half expecting it to cut to a black screen in the middle of Nora explaining what happening when she went into the machine. Not many shows end so satisfying as The Leftovers, I was really surprised at how good it was.

Im going to miss these videos so much. Thank you, Chris

Funny enough the one thing to do after watching an episode of the Leftovers its to watch your reviews. Awesome work.... well done!! I will miss both the the leftovers and your show.

Fantastic review, fantastic finale. I'm gonna miss it all :'( Thanks Chris!

Your reviews enhanced my leftovers experience, Thanks Man!

You helped me understanding things from this show that I couldn't understand and helped me to appreciate this beautiful show, thank you! Subscribed ;)

This was amazing so mad I didn't find your reviews until the show ended

I found the finale satisfying as well. Thank you Chris for your profound insight and reviews of this series, I enjoyed them!

These reviews have helped me tremendously and I've become a better man by the thoughts you've expressed. Thank you!

Loved the episode and I Ioved it even more listening to ur analysis of it. Hope there will come another show where you can shed some light on the deep meanings it has to bestow. Keep it up Chris. We love ur views. ❤️

You are such a fantastic, insightful and articulate reviewer. Thank you.

Man, your are so good at what you do. Sucks that I only discovered you for S3. I'll go back and watch your other recaps of S1 & S2. I really wished you had been doing this when Big Love was on, I know I could've used your insightful perspectives on that classic.

AWESOME review... thank you so much Chris!

I'm a few years late to this show, but I've loved your reviews. Thank you for your thoughtful insights, I've enjoyed each and every review. Cheers!

I've loved watching every episode of this amazing series and watching your reviews right after to help me get a better understanding and see your views on the show. The reviews have been amazing, and I must thank you for so much heart into your videos! Thank you Chris! P.S. Why do you think Laurie chose not to kill herself in the end?

Chris, You make a mistake on the title of your videon it's episode 8. Thanks for the review like always.

Amazing review man, I thought i understood all the symbolism and hidden meanings of the finale, until this review! Great job 👍🏼👍🏼

Great review as usual Chris and your right, it was an awesome journey. Cheers : )

You do the best reviews of this show. I too will miss it but want to thank you for your insight.

The only thing more amazing than this TV Show is your reviews

the conclusion was even more than I hoped for. I was already prepared for an ambiguous ending that would give no real closure, for which I believe would be acceptable given what the premise of the series was. The purpose (in my opinion) was the journey through life and coping that these characters have to go through after an event so out of place and far from anything normal. With that in mind, anyone would agree that we really dont need to know what happened, the only thing that matters is that it DID happen. However, explanation was so satisfactory for me personally (and people around me who also cherish this show) and it hit the mark exactly in the center. I broke emotionally when she was giving her monologue in the end. It was just what would happen if that crazy premise actually happened in real life. and that, for me, is everything. thanks for a nice review, keep up the good work. cheers from Serbia! :)

Thanks for helping me make sense of the last 2 episodes

Great analysis and commentary. As much as I wanted more, I knew I would never get it, and I'm OK with that. It was a beautiful show. Thanks Chris!

Loved it! Loved your review and analysis.

What a finale !! i decided To almost binge watch this season, and dont regret that. Six Feet Under series finale finally got some competition. Though not same kind of way to end the show yet it finds a way to conclude in a brillant way. I was stunned 4/5 of this épisode and finally i think its one of the best. Maybe we would have loved other news but almost all people are credited one way or the other. And of course very good analysis you made there! keep up the good work. Congrats from France

Thank you for your reviews! I've enjoyed this show so much more with your insights :)

Beautiful Chris. Fantastic breakdown as usual.

thanks Chris. you are amazing! love from Brazil ♡

thanks dude... i'll miss this show and now this review.

Brilliant Chris. Thanks for the ride.

Man!!! You are the best thing happened to me while watching the leftovers!!!

Thank you Chris. that was fantastic once again.

Brilliant review and very succinct. Do you follow any other series' that you will be doing reviews of now that the Leftovers has completed?

You said it best "this show tilled the soil of the soul". great review of a great show

I love your use of language. It’s rich and thought provoking.

Man each week Chris Hartwell I have watched your reviews on this show. our recaps you did for season 1 and 2 were spot on. So now that leftovers have ended you should have a look a Handmaiden's Tale and Westworld. Handmaiden's Tale is a show much like Leftovers but deals with the depart of a society instead of departer of people.

Great review helped me understand it better

I am definitely late, but I want to echo what you hit on, how the show opens us up to deeper truths. Unlike more simple, yet very entertaining shows, the ones that have you asking existential questions long after it ends is a success in my book. Superb acting and casting across the board. I was personally satisfied with the ending, I like Nora's truth and her journey. I never once thought about what things might be for the 2% who departed and their perspectives, which now appear to be MUCH more devastating losing almost the entire population. I like that I pictured the scenario in my head, based on Nora's story in those last minutes (wondering if they were ever going to discuss her experience at all!!) , and I didn't have to watch something and then figure out if it was true. But I did believe her. I remember being shook for several days after watching the finale last year... great review and analysis!! Wish I had read this sooner.

Thx. This show hit on so many levels I can’t count that high. Props👊

It's like the showrunner fed him a cheat sheet lmao. I love it!

Stellar review as always Chris. Thank you for these insightful reviews! This was my favorite show. I invested in these characters emotionally more than I ever have and I would do it again in a 'HART BEAT' :) Having said that the finale went in a direction I didn't care for. The acting was as good as anything I've ever seen but the idea of the second machine on the other side which permitted travel back to the %98 side just does not reconcile with me.

brilliant review. Couldn't agree more. The whole show was amazing and in my opinion the season finale brought everything where it was building up to. I'm sad the show ended but also happy it didn't overstay it's welcome so now we're left with 28 hours of terrific television.

Great review, thank you sir.

I want to believe she was telling the truth. It's comforting.

Well done, great review!

How do you have this many views?? You deserve much more views. Easily best leftovers reviews on KZfaq. Respect.

Chris...because I really liked your reviews about “The Leftovers”, and u are a cinemaniac, you might be interested in a tv show that Netflix will broadcast early next year in the United States. It’s the most expensive tv production in a foreign language so far and it was written and directed by three of the greatest German directors nowadays. And one of them u might heard of. It’s Tom Tykwer, who did “Cloud Atlas” or “Run Lola Run” . The tv show is called „Babylon Berlin“ - it’s separate in two seasons with eight episodes each. I just finished the first season of „Babylon Berlin“ and I am totally overwhelmed about storytelling, about the look and the intensity of the characters and can’t wait to start with season two next week. So yes, they produced already two seasons of this show. The story about an detective from Cologne is based in Berlin in the year 1929, weeks before Black Friday. The originale Story is from a novel written by Volker Kutscher. It’s not an one on one adaption from the originale script and they have created their own „Babylon Berlin world“ to be honest. But it’s pretty amazing what they finally have done with this pretty well written storyline. I hope u will take a sneak when this show is going to be online on Netflix. You will need maybe four episodes, but I hope you will like this show than as much as I do. To make you more curious about the show, here is the official UK trailer: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMWhgZiTq8yzhHk.html

How do you only have 6k subs, your reviews are great.

good shit man, loved all the reviews

Great review Chris!

The song Kevin and Nora were dancing to in the finale was also played when Nora went to Kevin's house for a meal in S1ep8.

Great review. I am only a few years late to this show but only seen it now after loving Watchmen and being recommended to check out Leftovers. Agree with all your summary.

Finally got around to watching this show. What a trip. Big LOST fan as well. I'm glad that there are storytellers that can really get to the heart of life's experience. I also believe that she was telling the truth at the end. I feel like a large theme of the show was showing us the pros and cons of buying into a false narrative in order to find peace and comfort. Thoughtful review, Chris. Thanks.

Your reviews of this show are always so amazing! I, like you, believe that Nora was telling the truth :) This show was amazing. Loved every episode.