The Leftovers
Episode Title: “B.J. and the
A.C.”
Channel: HBO
Director: Carl
Franklin
Writers: Damon
Lindelof
Genre: Drama,
Fantasy, Mystery
Runtime: 60
min
Rated: TV-MA
Original Air Date: July
20, 2014
Another
Chief Garvey episode, and more of the same, he's the same unlikeable
guy that we remember from Episodes One and Two. It's not Theroux's
acting that is off-putting, I just don't think they're writing his
character is a way to get much sympathy from the viewers. He's
perpetually angry and short-sighted. In addition, I don't want to
be overly critical, but Liv Tyler brought the same type of
performance that we've been from her previously. Maybe there's a
reason that her character seems like a wax statue, but if there is it
should be revealed to us somehow, as the deer-in-the-headlights look
is getting old.
We
are given tidbits here and there that hint at more going on in the
background, especially in regards to Christine and Tommy's story arc,
I'm just not sure that they're enough to keep the audience tuning
back in. The Guilty Remnant also uses an opportunity created by a
town-wide event to work their own mischief, to what end we're left
wondering since they sure aren't going to tell us. Matt pops up
briefly, reminding me that while maybe not much happened during his
episode, it was the most entertaining to date.
Conclusion:
Too much mystery, and no answers/reveals/or motivations for anyone
involved. It's becoming harder to figure out why these characters
are doing what they do. Getting dropped into the middle of the story
with no frame of reference in regards to the characters is working
against the show in my opinion.
Rating:
5.5/10
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