Episode #3: Season 1, Ep. 3 -- Two Boats And A Helicopter The Tupperware Party: A Podcast on HBO's The Leftovers

It turns out the third time's the charm for The Leftovers, because "Two Boats And A Helicopter" is a genuinely great episode of television. The show takes a break from its ensemble cast to focus on a single character, and it's a decision that pays off. How does this sudden format change impact the structure of the series? Would this have worked better as the second episode? What's up with all the biblical imagery? How has the reverend transformed by the end of the episode? Tune in to find out. Plus, Andrew and Charlie discuss a listener voicemail.

SHOW NOTES:

0:26 - Intro
3:55 - General thoughts on the episode
12:24 - Emotional violence vs. physical violence
17:50 - The dream sequence
22:18 - What's up with the judge?
25:16 - Biblical imagery
32:16 - Thinking about structure and format
45:11 - Listener voicemail and episode titles
55:29 - Show close

DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing leftovers@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!