If you aren't familiar with the general conceit, about 2% of the world's population suddenly disappears. You will not get an answer as to why in this first season, but what you will get is an incredible drama dealing with the lives of those left behind in the small town of Mapletown, NY. How do you pick up when your town, your friends, your family, has been devastated by an unexplainable tragedy that may have religious implications? How do you put society back together when there are people who seemingly want to pull it apart? This is a fantastically written, well acted story that is worth watching. Just don't expect answers to the "what happened," question.