'The Leftovers' Renewed for Season 2

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'The Leftovers' Renewed for Season 2
HBO's post-Rapture drama 'The Leftovers,' starring Justin Theroux, right, has been renewed for Season 2. Christopher Eccleston, left, also stars. Credit: HBO

HBO wants a second helping of The Leftovers.

The drama, from Lost creator Damon Lindelof, has been renewed the drama series for a second season, the network announced Wednesday.

Based on a novel of the same name from Tom Perrotta, the Sunday night drama stars Justin Theroux as the sheriff in a small, shell-shocked town that reels from the loss of their loved ones after a worldwide event leads to the mysterious disappearance of millions of people.

The series debuted in June and is set to close out its 10-episode freshman season on Sept. 7.

Catch up on the show with Mashable's recaps.

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