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The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

Nothing is answered. Everything is answered. And then it ends. Series Finale.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

I'll still watch it... I heard that Carrie Coon is gonna show us all 3 "B's" in this episode.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

The show was definitely unique. I don't think any other series that I watched in recent years has simultaneously enthralled and frustrated me as much as this one. From the opening episode I disliked so many aspects of it but felt compelled to keep watching due to some great character moments ....regardless of the sheer stupidity of Lindelof's writing & showrunning. This third season almost makes Lost season 6 look like stellar TV.

Fingers crossed that the finale is not nearly as hamfisted and unsatisfying as these last few episodes leading up to it have been.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

Originally Posted by McHawkson
I'll still watch it... I heard that Carrie Coon is gonna show us all 3 "B's" in this episode.
A fellow reader of "recapped?"
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

Completely satisfied. I eagerly anticipate Damon's next show.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

Didn't see that twist at the end coming.

I figured that
Spoiler:
either Nora chickened out, or the episode was taking place on the other side. Didn't think about the possibility that she'd go over and come back again. It had occurred to me early on in the first seasonthat the nature of the departures could be something like a split in reality where, from the 2%'s point of view, it was everyone else who departed, but i filed it away assuming it would never be addressed.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

I was not expecting that to be so oddly satisfying. If you choose to believe Nora's story then there is both an answer to the big mystery and closure. It requires a leap of faith....but I guess that's the point of the show.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

Yeah, I was expecting answers regarding all the crazy stuff happening to Kevin, but no answers regarding the Departure. Instead it was the opposite.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

So I guess Laurie just went for a swim
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

Did I called it?

From last week's episode thread:

Originally Posted by McHawkson
That penis security check got me lol'ed.

When I first watched Leftovers, I had feeling that the characters we saw on show are ones that "vanished", not their love ones. The more episodes I watch and I feel like I'm watching "Lost".

When I watched Lost for the first time, I first thought the people on island are already dead. After couple episodes over 6 years, I get more confusing with my theory as it grew more different theories about it. I felt same with Leftovers now...
Or not? I'm not sure.

It didn't explain WHY people departures/vanished. The way they showed seems to me that there are two dimensional space. I guess I'm bit confused.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

It was better than I thought it would be.

I didn't expect a reason for the departure, but I did want some explanations for the stuff Kevin went through, and all the other stuff that happened.

I guess we have to just accept that Nora went through and there's an actual machine made that can send people back and forth between the universes.

And Laurie didn't die I guess. Ok.

Carrie Coon's got a nice little body.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

So happy that I don't have to see Carrie Coon on TV anymore...Oh wait, I'm still watching Fargo.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

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I guess we have to just accept that Nora went through and there's an actual machine made that can send people back and forth between the universes.
You don't HAVE to accept it. She could have backed out and been lying. They left it vague by not showing any of her story so you can go either way with your personal interpretation.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

Great interview on IGN of all places with Lindelof about the ending:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/...nding-spoilers
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

I get that there was a whole lot of symbolism about sin, but I guess I'm too dense to get what it had to do with the plot.

We got absolutely NO explanation into any of the weird shit that went down in Miracle.

The only really satisfying part of this finale is knowing that Nora's family are probably the only people that are kind of happy on the other side because they all had each other, minus only one. Everyone else on that side was alone (except for the cast of Perfect Strangers).

The whole finale really just came down to exposition. Nora "told" us what happened. I felt like I was watching someone give me a Monday morning synopsis of the finale.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

I was satisfied with the ending. I too thought that this was the other side and Kevin was visiting again to see Nora after her event. Then I realized that the last episode when he crossed over they said he could not return. Loved how they set up with the people we thought that died last episode were the only ones in this episode other than the flashback with Matt.

Glad they didn't try to explain the departure as no matter what they wrote it would not be satisfying.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

I saw the finale. Interesting thing is that the only episode I've ever seen prior, was the first episode when it began. I ditched it since it really didn't gel for me, and I decided not to watch a few more after. And after reading most people's comments, I'm kind of glad I didn't catch this show, as it sounds like I would have been frustrated for just about all of it. But this is the first (and probably last) time I've ever seen a show's first and last episode's when they first premiered.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

I thought the finale was great. When all is said and done, it comes down to do you believe Nora's story or not. A few of examples of sin/lying peppered in (Kevin, the nun) along with Nora's predisposition for doing so, so who knows?

Personally, I don't know if I believe her or not, but I also don't think that's the point. Having the final goodbye's between Nora/Matt be about Mad Libs was perfect.

We got some closure on some of the other characters - though Laurie is the only one we actually see. All in all, a very satisfying finale.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

That gave viewers more closure than I ever expected. I was totally ready for the series to end by piling on even more mysteries.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

The stuff with them was so moving and well done, that I didn't even wonder about all the mysteries that didn't get resolved.
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

Hell I want a show of the 2% crossing over and how the adapted. Was it a free for all, did society persist or did it have to be fought for?
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

Pretty good

Think i would have liked it better if they had Kevin cross over and find Nora
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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

I guess they'll make these for just about anything now...





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Re: The Leftovers (S3E08) -- 75 minute Series Finale -- "The Book of Nora" -- 6/4/17

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I guess they'll make these for just about anything now...
Now?

They've been doing that for a long time - gotta keep collector's collecting!

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