The Outsider

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!!

In Cherokee City, Georgia, young Frank Peterson is found brutally murdered. Police detective Ralph Anderson (Ben Mendelsohn) leads the investigation. All evidences point to amiable kids' baseball coach Terry Maitland (Jason Bateman). His wife Glory (Julianne Nicholson) is shocked when he gets arrested on the field. He maintains his innocence and has an indisputable alibi. This case has overwhelming evidences on both sides. With such conflicting clues, Anderson resorts to peculiar private investigator Holly Gibney.

This is like True Detective with a splash of supernatural from by Stephen King. It's got great actors like Ben Mendelsohn doing good character work. It has good atmospherics and great crime drama feels. It's a limited series. I do get frustrated with Ralph as he keeps his denial for too long. The start is addictive. It has its fun surprising weirdness.

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.

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

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. ;)