Wednesday 14 October 2015

Frame Rated: THE LEFTOVERS, 2.2 - 'A Matter of Geography'

Wednesday 14 October 2015

I've reviewed THE LEFTOVERS, season 2, episode 2, "A Matter of Geography". Is Kevin losing his mind? Is Nora actually smiling? What's going on in miracle town? Was that The X-Files' Steven Williams?
"After the premiere unexpectedly whisked us to the completely new location of Jarden, Texas (to introduce a whole new family who live there), “A Matter of Geography” delivered the opening episode most people were expecting: a chance to catchup with small-town cop Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux) and Nora Durst (Carrie Coon) back in Mapleton, New York, at the exact moment the first season ended with them discovering a baby on their doortsep. But that’s not to say this hour lacked similar feelings of intrigue and surprise; it only confirmed The Leftovers is starting to find itself and play to its strengths. Continue reading...