Warning: Full spoilers for the episode follow...
Welcome to Flannery O'Connor 2.0.
The battle for the modern human soul continued this week on The Leftovers with "Penguin One, Us Zero." Which saw a deepening of some individual character stories while also acting as a sort of a litmus test for which stories are doing the best job of resonating. The Guilty Remnants, who claim not to be a cult, remained a big focus this week as Meg - living in a "pledge house" - began her indoctrination with Laurie. Which involved the painstaking endeavor of chopping down a large tree with an axe.
Despite whatever reasons the GRs don't see themselves as a cult, they exhibit all the telltale signs of cult activity. Number one being their insistence on recruitment, as Kevin has become all-too familiar with. Another indicator that the GRs seem oblivious to is the fact that they're a hostile group. Passively hostile, yes, but their actions are meant to provoke strong negative, sometimes violent, feelings in others. And with a mission statement about making other people "remember" the departure event, they're seeking out those who've become detached and disillusioned with existence. Taking advantage of the world-wide outbreak of apathy and depression.
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