‘The Leftovers’ Hall of Fame: “International Assassin”

The Prestige TV Podcast

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.4 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 1 August 2024

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney adorn themselves accordingly to revisit an unforgettable ‘The Leftovers’ episode, “International Assassin.” They open by discussing why this episode is so essential to the makeup of the show, how it felt like a moment of critical redemption for series creator Damon Lindelof, and their connection to the HBO drama (6:58). Next, they break down the episode scene by scene and talk through how it expertly balances grounded emotional stakes with the absurd premise (16:15). Later, they highlight how the show’s world-building is utilized to its advantage throughout the episode (45:59). Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producer: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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