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The Leftovers S2E1 — Axis Mundi

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The Leftovers•Season 2•Episode 1

Axis Mundi

8.2/10 · 6,850 votesOct 4, 201562 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 2•−0.6 vs season avg

Jarden, Texas was renamed “Miracle” after it was discovered that no one had departed. The town has since become a magnet for tourists and people who are convinced it is special and can keep them safe. Among the local families is the Murphys: the father,

Directed byMimi Leder

Written byDamon Lindelof, Jacqueline Hoyt

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Justin Theroux

Justin Theroux

Kevin Garvey

Carrie Coon

Carrie Coon

Nora Durst

Amy Brenneman

Amy Brenneman

Laurie Garvey

Christopher Eccleston

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Matt Jamison

Margaret Qualley

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Jill Garvey

Liv Tyler

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Meg Abbott

Kevin Carroll

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John Murphy

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Patti Levin

Regina King

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Erika Murphy

Chris Zylka

Chris Zylka

Tom Garvey

Jovan Adepo

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Michael Murphy

Janel Moloney

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Mary Jamison

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Damon Lindelof

Damon Lindelof

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Jacqueline Hoyt

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Mimi Leder

Mimi Leder

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Michael Grady

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Patrick Markey

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David Eisenberg

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Anne Berger

First Assistant Director

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Barbara Haberecht

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Christena Alcorn

Script Supervisor

John Mangia

John Mangia

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Episode Summary

"Axis Mundi" is episode 1 of The Leftovers season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 6,850 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.8). Directed by Mimi Leder and written by Damon Lindelof, Jacqueline Hoyt, it aired on October 4, 2015.

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