The Outsider

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

I was afraid to begin this serie cause i have two little babies, and the story what i've read soo disturbing... BUT im really glad that i've been watching this cause its as good as the another stephen king inspired series the Castle Rock or even BETTER YET!! The story the actors, the director (THANK YOU MR BATEMAN!!) is so good. I can recommend to everyone who have a bit stronger heart and stomach. But you will not regret it! I wont spoil anything, JUST PLEASE START TO WATCH AND ENJOY every minute that it can give to you!!

I really liked it. The atmoshere, the acting, and the story were all great but I feel this could have been better as a 6 episode mini series. Found myself checking my watch too often and quit watching a couple of times only to pick it back up weeks later. Especially the middle of the series drags a bit too much.