The Outsider

Overall enjoyable and decent but could have been a lot better. Cynthia Irigo is just terrible and distracted with overacting and other "quirks" and unbelievable dynamics that seem forced. The pacing is a bit drawn out and probably could have been two episodes shorter. Some stupid plotholes and really sloppy writing (writers should know basic legal terms if the plot incorporates arrests, etc) There is also a ton of great buildup and the thing kind of fizzles at the end. Worth a watch but could have been a really great one.

Starts off pretty straightforward, but then the plot thickens... and you're hooked. Some of the adaptations of Stephen King's stories end up atrocious messes, but this one has real potential! Sublime acting.

If only HBO would release the entire series at once. I hate waiting for new episodes. ;)

The Outsider is a suspenseful supernatural thriller that will have you guessing throughout the entire season. David Fincher created another hit in a long line of them for him. This isn't his best show but it's still pretty darn good. The Outsider is based off Steven Kings novel and is one of his better adaptations to tv. It starts off with what seems like a straight forward ugly killing of a kid. But when a supernatural creature is brought into the equation it leads the investigators to question everything they believe in. It has a fantastic cast led by Jason Bateman, Ben Mendelsohn and Cynthia Erivo.

First 2 episodes were very promising and intriguing, directed by Justin Bateman who also performed as a main character. Then the next 8 episodes feel so long, dragging along the story with slow development and minor characters mixing it up.

The reason I kept watching was because of Cynthia Erivo's wonderful performance as Holly. Positive note to Ben Mendonsohn acting too.

In the end, I feel this could have been an 5 episode series or a 2h movie.

It started out excellent, but after a few episodes it divert from the book, probably to extend it to ten episodes. Nevertheless it is a good show. Casting is great, and it keeps the tension and keeps you interested even if you have read the book