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Talkin' TV Podcast So many people just want to talk about movies without really knowing what they're talking about. Thanks for stopping by.

A podcast, starring Dominic Rizzi and Chris Evanko, where we set out to examine film and TV from an intellectual standpoint.

15/12/2025

Hot take: Holy Wayne might be the only real miracle in The Leftovers — why the hug, the charisma, and Tommy taking the mantle changes everything

15/12/2025

Why Carrie Coon's Nora Durst might be the greatest TV performance — scene breakdowns and emotional power

15/12/2025

Nora as the 'solution to Kate': why The Leftovers' female lead works where Lost's Kate failed

15/12/2025

How Max Richter's score turns mediocre scripts into tearjerkers — The Leftovers as a case study

15/12/2025

How The Leftovers was Lindelof's therapeutic answer to Lost — why he chose characters over mystery boxes

15/12/2025



🌑 The Leftovers | A Deep-Dive Retrospective on TV’s Most Haunting Masterpiece

In today’s video, we revisit The Leftovers, one of the most profound, emotionally resonant, and daring television series of the last decade. Created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, the show began with a mysterious global event — the Sudden Departure — but evolved into a powerful meditation on grief, faith, identity, and the messy beauty of being human.

This retrospective explores how The Leftovers pushed the boundaries of storytelling, how its characters transformed over three unforgettable seasons, and why the series continues to grow in cultural relevance long after its finale. From Justin Theroux’s intense, layered performance as Kevin Garvey to Carrie Coon’s career-defining role as Nora Durst, we look at what made this show extraordinary and why so many fans still consider it one of the greatest TV dramas ever made.

✔️ The evolution of the show’s themes and tone
✔️ Standout episodes that shaped the series
✔️ Character journeys that still resonate
✔️ How The Leftovers became a modern classic
✔️ Why its legacy feels stronger every year

Whether you’re revisiting the series or discovering it for the first time, this video breaks down the brilliance, heartbreak, and enduring mystery that make The Leftovers unlike anything else on television.

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your memories or interpretations of The Leftovers in the comments!


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Who are Talkin' TV? Talkin' TV is A podcast, starring Dominic "The Movie Nerd" Rizzi and various co-hosts, where we set out to examine film and TV from an intellectual standpoint. New podcasts go up every Wednesday with videos being uploaded daily to our YouTube channel (Talkin' TV). Thanks for stopping by and please subscribe/follow for more great content like this!

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And as always people, remember, 12 Seasons and a Short Film and watch more f**king movies!

14/12/2025

Is Jacob real? The 'belief to see' test, his messianic role on the island, and what the cabin moment reveals

14/12/2025

Carol’s arc broken down: how the season maps to the five stages of grief (key scenes that prove acceptance)

14/12/2025

Euphoria Season 3 fallout: Angus Cloud's death, cast exits, the five-year time jump, and the controversy over teen sexualization and star-making impact

14/12/2025

Ben Linus' origin: how neglect, murder and manipulation led him to lead the Others and orchestrate the Dharma purge

14/12/2025

Ben Linus’s big reveal — the pit of bodies, why he shot Locke, and the meaning of "help me"

14/12/2025



Talkin' Lost Recap | The Man behind the Curtain

In this revelation-packed episode, Ben finally opens the door to his mysterious past—literally. Through flashbacks, we follow young Ben’s arrival to the Island, his strained relationship with his father, and the moment he first encounters the enigmatic Hostiles, setting the stage for his rise to power.

On the Island, tensions explode when Locke demands answers from Ben and forces him to lead the way to Jacob—the supposedly all-powerful leader of the Others. But what Locke finds inside the cabin changes everything, raising new questions about who’s really in control…and who Jacob actually is.

With huge mythology drops, unsettling twists, and a shocking final scene, “The Man Behind the Curtain” is one of the defining episodes of Lost.


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Who are Talkin' TV? Talkin' TV is A podcast, starring Dominic "The Movie Nerd" Rizzi and various co-hosts, where we set out to examine film and TV from an intellectual standpoint. New podcasts go up every Wednesday with videos being uploaded daily to our YouTube channel (Talkin' TV). Thanks for stopping by and please subscribe/follow for more great content like this!

Make sure to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE!
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F O L L O W US ON ALL SOCIALS AND MAJOR STREAMING SERVICES:
Talkin’ TV: https://linktr.ee/talkintvpodcast​

And as always people, remember, 12 Seasons and a Short Film and watch more f**king movies!

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