>Despite (IMO undeserved) dismal second season ratings,
>Leftovers got a third season!

Is the next season of Leftovers the last season? I don't think the second season occured under the current HBO regime that appears to be a bit more tight fisted. Also, I believe Vinyl was a very expensive show; I don't see how The Leftovers would be all that expensive since it doesn't have big name stars on it and the special effects aren't all that special.

With that said, I hope the third upcoming season is the last one because I could easily see HBO cancelling it if the ratings are poor.

**edit**

I just did a search on these boards and I saw in the thread for the second season that the third season is indeed the last one. I hope it airs next year in place for when the second season for West World should be airing under normal circumstances.