The haunting drama about a world reeling after two percent of humanity vanishes without a trace was filmed across three very different places – a New York suburb, a Texas town and, finally, Australia.
Where was The Leftovers filmed?
The Leftovers was filmed in New York, Texas and Australia across its three seasons.
Every The Leftovers location, explained
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Mapleton – New York
The first season’s town used Westchester, New York, around Nyack.
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Jarden – Austin
The second season’s town of ‘Miracle’ used Austin, Texas.
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Australia – the final season
The third season moved to Melbourne and Victoria, Australia.
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A world in grief
Each setting reflects a world grappling with the Sudden Departure.
Planning a visit
The Westchester towns of New York and the city of Austin – among the show’s real settings – are accessible destinations.
The Leftovers Fun Facts
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Filmed on three continents' worth of settings It used New York, Texas and Australia.
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The Sudden Departure The story begins as two percent of humanity vanishes.
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A Damon Lindelof series It came from the co-creator of Lost.
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Based on a novel It adapts Tom Perrotta’s book.
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A critical favourite Its finale is regarded as one of TV’s finest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Leftovers filmed?
In New York, Texas and Australia across its three seasons.
Does the setting change?
Yes – it moves from New York to Texas to Australia.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the New York and Texas locations are accessible.
What is it about?
A world coping after two percent of people vanish.
When did it start?
2014.
