It looks like HBO has yet another big hit on its hands. This time it is the freshman drama "The Leftovers" that has been renewed for a second season after a successful debut. The show is much like the rapture as 140 million people--men, women and children--just disappear off the face of the planet. This catastrophic event is the catalyst for which the narrative of "The Leftovers" centers upon.

HBO today ordered a second season of the drama that focuses on the aftermath of the tragic disappearance of 140 million people around the world. "The Leftovers" is based on the best-selling novel of the same name written by author Tom Perrotta. The author is an executive producer along with "Lost" producer Damon Lindelof.

"We are thrilled to bring back The Leftovers for a second season with the exceptional talents of Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta. It has been truly exciting to see the overwhelming response to their provocative and original storytelling. We look forward to continuing the journey as the show delves deeper into the lives of those who remain." HBO program chief Michael Lombardo says when speaking with USA Today.

The heavy-handed show is currently in its maiden season with 10 episodes. The fan base seems to be picking up as more positive buzz is revealed after each episode. The drama focuses on the residents of the fictional upstate New York town of Mapleton dealing with the fallout of the rapture event. The town's folk are still dealing with what they lost as it is now three years later since the residents up and disappeared. Starring in the show is Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman and Liv Tyler.

"We are thrilled to bring back 'The Leftovers' for a second season with the exceptional talents of Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta," said Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. "It has been truly exciting to see the overwhelming response to their provocative and original storytelling. We look forward to continuing the journey as the show delves deeper into the lives of those who remain."

In the show, the town takes on new factions and groups as people in Mapleton and around the world demand answers about just what happened to the 140 million people. The paranoia begins to run deep in the community with residents making their own rules on how to function since the incident, sometimes with violent repercussions. The new HBO hit looks like it has a bright future at the biggest and best cable network around.