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Express Tribune
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The Leftovers to leave HBO Max in June 2025
HBO Max is set to remove its critically acclaimed drama The Leftovers from its streaming platform, sparking disappointment among long-time fans. The series, which gained cult status since it concluded in 2017, will officially leave the platform on June 3, 2025. Originally scheduled to be removed on April 11, the departure date was pushed back by nearly two months. The Leftovers, based on Tom Perrotta's 2011 novel, explores a world shaken by the mysterious disappearance of 2% of the global population in an event called the "Sudden Departure." The show follows Kevin Garvey, played by Justin Theroux, and his family as they navigate the aftermath of the event, including grief, cults, and societal upheaval. The series became a critical darling and remains a fan-favorite, with a 91% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While HBO Max has built its reputation on a strong library of original series, The Leftovers' removal is puzzling, as the platform rarely takes down its own productions. The reasons behind the decision remain unclear, though some speculate it could be due to licensing agreements, cost-cutting measures, or an effort to reserve certain titles for ad-supported tiers. Despite the uncertainty, HBO Max's decision to delay the series' removal by nearly two months may reflect an effort to respond to fan complaints. With The Leftovers set to leave in June, fans are encouraged to stream its three seasons before it vanishes from HBO Max for good.
Boston Globe
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Four breakout performances to look out for on ‘The White Lotus'
As tempting as it is to run down the entire cast list, here are the four whose work I'm most excited to watch play out. Carrie Coon as 'Laurie' HBO dramas have been good to Coon, who reliably elevates every production she touches. She's also a remarkable chameleon. Even if you were a fan of her on 'The Leftovers' or ' Natasha Rothwell as 'Belinda' Though Rothwell's patient massage therapist already appeared in the first season, she almost always shared her scenes alongside Coolidge's (beautifully) exaggerated performance, making it harder for her to stand out on her own considerable merits. Thankfully, her return signals that White may have much more for her to dig into this time around. Lalisa Manobal as 'Mook' To millions of fans across the world, Manobal's better known as simply 'Lisa,' a member of the hugely successful K-pop group, Blackpink. On 'The White Lotus,' though, she's a cheerful hotel employee who almost certainly has more to her than meets the eye. It'll be fascinating to see how a pop star takes on the role of a seemingly mild-mannered assistant, a metatextual irony that White and casting director Meredith Tucker certainly considered. Advertisement Aimee Lou Wood as 'Chelsea' As Chelsea, the chatty (and much younger) girlfriend to Goggins' cranky entrepreneur, Woods immediately made a strong impression — which confirmed my suspicions that out of everyone in this cast, she'd be my bet for which bright young 'White Lotus' actor could be this season's breakout a la Sweeney in season 1 or Mass. native Meghann Fahy in season 2. Between scene-stealing turns on Netflix's surprisingly nuanced teen comedy '
