A Matter of Geography
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Episode 2
- "You've Got My Mind Messed Up"
by Quiet Elegance - "Genocide"
by Virus Syndicate - "Where Is My Mind?"
by Pixies - "Take It All"
by Ruelle - "Let Your Love Flow"
by The Bellamy Brothers - "Brave Drum"
by The Catheters - "C'est La Vie"
by Shane Eli - "Burn"
by Cody Crump
| "A Matter of Geography" | |
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| The Leftovers episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Mimi Leder |
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| Cinematography by | Michael Grady |
| Editing by | Henk Van Eeghen |
| Production code | 4X6052 |
| Original air date | October 11, 2015 |
| Running time | 56 minutes |
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"A Matter of Geography" is the second 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 twelfth overall episode of the series and was written by series creators Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta, and directed by executive producer Mimi Leder. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on October 11, 2015.
In the episode, the events after Nora found Christine's baby in the Garvey house doorstep is depicted.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.552 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, writing, character development, structure, pacing and score.
In Mapleton, Nora (Carrie Coon) discovers Christine's baby at the Garvey house's doorstep, just as Kevin (Justin Theroux) and Jill (Margaret Qualley) arrive. Later, Kevin confesses to Nora and Jill that he kidnapped Patti (Ann Dowd), as well as his involvement in her death. Nora then confesses that she still keeps her gun and that she hires escorts to shoot her with a vest. Despite this, they laugh at their respective secrets.
Two months later, social services grants Kevin and Nora custody of the baby, now named Lily, officially adopting her. Still feeling guilty, Kevin returns to Cairo, New York, where he exhumes Patti's body. He then pulls up in front of a police officer, confessing that he has a corpse. Taken to the police station, he is questioned by ATFEC officer Lois Makepeace (Charlayne Woodard). Finding that he was the Chief of Police before resigning, the officer releases him, indicating that she does not care in investigating her suicide, given her ties to GR. Kevin is now suffering hallucinations where he sees Patti. Returning home, he finds that Kevin Sr. (Scott Glenn) has been released from the mental institution, intending to move to Australia.
At a diner, Jill meets with Tom (Chris Zylka), to inform him of Lily's adoption. Per his suggestion, Jill won't reveal his location nor tell Kevin about his status. Tom then leaves in a car with Laurie (Amy Brenneman), leaving a note from Laurie to Jill, which she rips apart without reading. Nora is contacted by MIT students, who want to buy her house for $3 million. They explain that they have a theory where there were multiple Departures, which was Nora's house. Their theory suggests that Nora could've vanished if she was at the kitchen table with her family, also indicating that a second Departure could happen. Despite being taken aback, she accepts their offer.
Based on his father's plan to "begin again", Kevin decides to relocate his family. They head to Jarden, Texas, where campers are being escorted out by the guard due to lack of access. Due to quarantine concerns, they must leave their dog with the National Park Service for 60 days. To their shock, they discover that their leased house burned down. While Kevin wants to find another rental, Nora uses her $3 million to buy an auctioned house in the area. As they arrive at their new house, Kevin is once haunted by Patti, who demands that he talks to her.
After attending a birthday party with their neighbors, the Murphys, Kevin expresses his dissatisfaction with Nora spending so much money without really knowing the town. Per Jill's suggestion, he apologizes to Nora. That night, Kevin finds himself in the drained lake, with a cinder block tied to his ankle. After untying himself, he makes his way out of the lake, finding the abandoned car. He then hides when he notices a car approaching, with the passengers revealed to be John (Kevin Carroll) and Michael (Jovan Adepo). As they shout for Evie, Kevin sees Patti next to him again.
Production
Development
In September 2015, the episode's title was revealed as "A Matter of Geography" and it was announced that series creators Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta had written the episode while executive producer Mimi Leder had directed it. This was Lindelof's eleventh writing credit, Perrotta's fourth writing credit, and Leder's fifth directing credit.[1]
