20 More TV Shows That Are Practically Flawless

The premise is simple: One day, an inexplicable global event causes two percent of the planet's population to disappear. Afterwards, a small town in New York attempts to deal with their grief, as emotions boil over into religious turmoil and violence, and the world becomes increasingly fractured.

Admittedly a grim, uncomfortable viewing experience, The Leftovers is so much more than its darkness would have you believe. Under the melodrama, the drama deals with trauma, loss, and spirituality in a deeply rewarding way, whilst cleverly avoiding sharing answers to its wider mysteries.

Thanks in large part to its engaging enigmas and powerful cast - which includes a heartbreaking Carrie Coon as the show's emotional centre - The Leftovers may not be for the fainthearted, but it's nonetheless one of the most unforgettable and unique visions ever put to the small screen. TV doesn't get much better than this.