Off Ramp (The Leftovers)
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"Off Ramp" is the third episode of the second season of the American supernatural drama television series The Leftovers, based on the novel of the same name by Tom Perrotta. It is the thirteenth overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Damon Lindelof and co-producer Patrick Somerville, and directed by Carl Franklin. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on October 18, 2015.
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Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 3 | ||
Directed by | Carl Franklin | ||
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Cinematography by | John Grillo | ||
Editing by | David Eisenberg | ||
Production code | 4X6053 | ||
Original air date | October 18, 2015 (2015-10-18) | ||
Running time | 56 minutes | ||
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The series is set four years after the "Sudden Departure" – an event which saw 2% of the world's population (approximately 140 million people) disappear and profoundly affected the townspeople. The season features the characters moving to the town of Jarden, Texas, where no one vanished during the Departure. In the episode, Laurie and Tom are setting a support group of former GR members, hoping to get them to return to their normal lives.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.777 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising Brenneman's and Zylka's performances, character development, directing, score and themes.