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The Leftovers

The Leftovers

Description: After some residents mysteriously disappear from Mapleton, New York, the people left behind struggle to rebuild their lives.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery
Year Released: 2014
Number of seasons: 3
Number of episodes: 28
First episode air date: June 29, 2014
Awards: Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series, MORE
Director: Mimi Leder
Writers: Damon Lindelof, Tom Perrotta, Nick Cuse, Jacqueline Hoyt, Kath Lingenfelter, Tom Spezialy
Genres: Drama, Occult Fiction, Mystery, Magical Realism, Psychological thriller, Philosophical fiction
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