Episode #1: Season 1, Ep. 1 -- Pilot

This week, Charlie and Andrew chew on some leftover dead dog in their discussion of the pilot of The Leftovers. The show follows the chief of police in a small town after a mysterious event results in the disappearance of 2 percent of the world's population. Is the tone too bleak? What is the primary idea or theme that will drive the show forward? What does the series seem to be saying about the loss of loved ones? And are concrete answers to "sci-fi" questions actually needed, or will they just derail the central drama? Tune in to find out. SHOW NOTES: 0:26 - Intro 4:18 - General thoughts on the pilot, characters 16:32 - Is the tone too bleak? 21:02 - The driving idea or device 27:00 - Cults and villainous forces (or lack thereof) 35:08 - Familial loss as separate from the disappearance 37:05 - Are answers actually needed? What if they can't be Googled? 52:32 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!