HBO's The Leftovers Season 2
Premiering this Sunday October 4th on HBO at 9PM EST is the return of Damon Lindeloff and Tom Perrotta's The Leftovers, Season 2 and I have seen the first three episodes. The question is can it and will it deliver now that the Garvey crew has left their hometown and is supported by a whole new cast. The answer is YES!
What I do have to tell you is that the first three episodes fill in almost all the blanks from 3 different perspectives of the storyline, while all at the same time keeping the same tone we all love from Season 1. It still deals with how the world can move on without closure.
The premise (without spoilers) is The Garvey Family (Kevin and daughter Jill along with new girlfriend Carrie and baby X) want a fresh start so they move to a town called Jarden Texas (AKA Miracle, Texas) where there was actually no departures. So you would think this would give everyone a sense of peace and security. The town has a new church minister, Matt (from season 1) and a town that seems to be led by the fire department who's leader and family is the focal point of episode 1. They are all very protective and certainly not very welcoming of newbies.
This season is beautiful, engaging and still delvers everything that season 1 does!
To make it easy for you here is the map of the first three episodes which i believe makes for a great start:
Episode 1: Axis Mundi - Air Date: October 4th at 9pm
You are introduced to the town of Jarden Texas. A place where there were zero "incidence". Story centres around the Murphy Family and what a town looks like in the aftermath of a world with mystery disappearances and its role as a miracle town. Also, no mention of Season 1 and very limited appearances by any known characters. But, this is not a bad thing!
Episode 2: A Matter of Geography - Air Date: October 11th at 9pm
Story starts off where Season 1 ended. You get some answers. And it segues perfectly into the first episode, closing the loop. It might have been in the interest of HBO to air these episodes back to back. But a true fan can just wait. After all its only a week!
Episode 3: Off Ramp - Air Date: October 18th at 9pm
It all centres around Laurie Garvey and Tommy Garvey and closes the loop on their timeline from the moment they are seen driving off together in the season 1 finale. Hold tight because there is a big reveal here which only leaves me wanting more.
Now that you have seen all three, you are up to speed on all your favourite characters. Even Liv Tyler makes a surprising return along of Patti as seen by Kevin and only Kevin.
Angel From Hell from CBS
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Jayne Lynch stars as a quirky woman named Amy who decides to reveal herself as a guardian angel to Allison, a dermatologist who strives for perfection in her un-perfect life. An unlikely friendship is formed and Allison can't determine if Amy is completely nuts or really is her guardian angel.
This single camera comedy from CBS, brings Jane Lynch to the forefront, utilizing her sarcastic, yet charming style of comedy. Its a fun half hour comedy and a recommended watch in the fall. With so few comedies actually able to make it, this one is different enough to separate itself from the pack as we journey through Allison's personal issues (mostly about men) and we get to sit back and watch Jane do her thing.
Angle from Hell premiers on CBS at 9:30pm on Thursday November 5th.
She may be crazy. She may be inappropriate. But like an angel, she is always there for you...whether you like it or not. Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch and Maggie Lawson star in the new comedy Angel From Hell. Learn more at CBS.com: http://www.cbs.com Copyright: CBS ======================================================== We write about TV shows.
HUMANS
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I am going out on a limb here and I have to say this is the best TV Show of the summer so far. It might even be the best of the year. The unfortunate part is that it is only 8 episodes.
Humans is a joint production with AMC (US), Channel 4 (UK), and Kudos(UK) and is based on a Swedish science fiction series called Real Humans.
The premise of the series is set in a parallel time to ours, with advanced robotic humanoid technology. The world is flooded with androids that are taking the place of human work both in the home and outside. These "Synths" have only one purpose; to take commands from their human owners and can do not harm. Except, there is a rogue group of Syths that have been programmed with emotion.
Even though the story is multi layered and deep it does not come across too complex. It posses a lot of questions as to the morality of humans when faced with machines that on one hand make their lives easier, but also threaten their livelihood and family bonds.
The plots weave together seamlessly and feature an amazing ensemble cast. Its dark, gritty and takes all the best parts of British filmmaking to cast you on a journey that leaves you wanting more. With each episode the story evolves and gets better each week.
The story is told from different perspectives featuring the following:
- A family that buys a Synth to help around the house. But, the working mother feels threatened that her role as "mom" is being taken over by a machine.
- A group of Synths that are separated and hunted because they are "special". They have been programmed with emotion and refuse to be slaves.
- One of the original Synth engineers who is now retired and refuses to give up his original Synth as the government tries to push on him a new fancy model to help take care of him.
- A Synth scientist and creator that has tremendous power and is hunting down the emotional synth to study and eliminate.
I promise i have not given anything away. Tune in to either AMC or Channel 4 on Sundays at 9pm to watch the best television has to offer.
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Go behind the scenes for a look at AMC's new originals series, HUMANS - a drama set in a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget is a synthetic human servant.