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Season: 3 / Episode: 1 / HBO **Light spoilers worship the return of Gary Busie** Turns out Easter Sunday gave us way more than Easter Egg Hunts and a chocolate bunny overdose. The Leftovers did not miss the opportunity to use Resurrection Sunday as the perfect launch pad for Season 3. Kevin Garvey and the amazing characters surrounding him are all back to give us the series ending only Damon Lindelof (Lost) could craft. Season 2 was a heavenly blessing in HBO programming skin. Such rich characters. Such well developed storylines. So much black greatness. So much to talk about. So much to question. Such a cult classic in the making. I mean, is this whole story based on millions of humans vanishing from the Earth? Hell yeah it is. It’s also one of the most believable and captivating shows you’ll come across. Alright, enough hype, lets jump into the key moments from this season 3 premiere and uncover the whereabouts of all our mischievous, colorful characters. Opening Scene Greatness Remember last season’s opening scene? Mad Neanderthal cavewoman wildness pregnancy and earthquake? Yeah, you remember that shit. It was weird, but powerful. Similar approach this season, but they take it in a completely different direction. It’s deep. It’s emotional. But it’s also crippling at points. That woman remaining as devout as she was, despite the constant let downs was so real. Remember Lindelof’s comments after last season’s premiere, “The first 10 minutes of this season are really purpose…
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Ja-Quan is a NYC teacher and artist holding a B.A. in Sociology and History from SUNY New Paltz. On his journey to become Hokage, the Lord of The Speed Force and Protector of the Recaps…
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