Outcast

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Season 1
  • Network: Cinemax
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 3, 2016
Season #: 6, 5, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 112
  3. Negative: 9 out of 112
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  1. PoeticDumpling
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    Excellent first episode. If the rest of the season is anywhere near its caliber then we are in for a treat and a thrill ride. This show balances a great southern outsider drama along the lines of Rectify while stirring in excellent creepy horror genre elements. By the end of the first episode I was fully invested in the main character and where this all is going.
  2. ReubenIsAGod
    Jun 6, 2016
    9
    Was really worried that this would just be another "The Walking Dead" or something like that, so I was absolutely pleased to see that "Outcast" is a dark show that has a very art-house horror vibe to it, making for some really interesting comic book TV. So far im really invested to see where the story goes and can't wait to see more.
  3. Skeletor71
    Jun 5, 2016
    9
    This was almost too scary for me. I usually don't watch horror and I hate stuff with demonic possession even more. But I love the atmosphere, the story, acting and cinematography. I will definitely watch it again (until I get nightmares).
  4. HardlyRushed
    Sep 27, 2016
    8
    Excellent show, watched the first season already been confirmed another is coming in 2017, i was amazingly surprise. The camera angle, the soundtrack, the creepy set, almost everything is well crafted, Can't wait for more, Patrick Fugit acting is intense in a good way. Happy to see Brent Spinner coming back, to my opinion the best horror show this year.
  5. Adreankael
    Jan 25, 2017
    8
    Honestly, my first impressions of the show were less then favorable, As I delved deeper into the series however, it became evident that this show has some serious potential. Do not judge this show by the first two episodes. This show is definitely worth watching.
  6. jacksonfreebird
    Dec 14, 2016
    9
    Did some idiot really complain that the show's leads are two white men? Lol, it's 2016 everyone! Anyway, pretty great show. The small town south is treated relatively realistically for once, and the diversity involved feels natural and not forced. Amazingly, even Christianity is treated with some respect! By golly, this may be the first genuinely progressive show in years! Outcast is darkDid some idiot really complain that the show's leads are two white men? Lol, it's 2016 everyone! Anyway, pretty great show. The small town south is treated relatively realistically for once, and the diversity involved feels natural and not forced. Amazingly, even Christianity is treated with some respect! By golly, this may be the first genuinely progressive show in years! Outcast is dark and disturbing and the paranormal elements are quite intense, but there is a real sense of humanity here too, and some of the scenes involving the broken family can be pretty heart wrenching. I thought the acting was great, and most of the actors actually nail their regional southern accents, which is a feat so rarely accomplished in hollyweird that it may have only been done properly once before, in True Detective season one. I'd highly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys spooky slow-burners ... unless of course the fact that the leads aren't transgendered Muslim black women offends you. If that's the case, this show probably isn't for you.… Expand
  7. DantesPop
    Jul 19, 2016
    0
    I thought the first couple set a good stage for a show, but since then it is just a whole lot of nothing happening and no one interesting other than the main character to be interested. The problem is, they spend remarkably little time on him. This seems to suffer from the same issue(s) as the latest seasons of TWD where relationships, dialog, and information are spread too thin and theyI thought the first couple set a good stage for a show, but since then it is just a whole lot of nothing happening and no one interesting other than the main character to be interested. The problem is, they spend remarkably little time on him. This seems to suffer from the same issue(s) as the latest seasons of TWD where relationships, dialog, and information are spread too thin and they think they series can hold up it's own without content.… Expand
  8. LamontRaymond
    Jul 17, 2016
    6
    After the first couple of episodes, I would have given it a 9, but 4 or 5 in, I feel like it's losing its momentum and much of the magical feel that it started with. Too much focus on the reverend is boring. Also, the plot line dealing with the sheriff's friend - who burned the shed to get rid of evidence - just feels like it's going nowhere fast. I'm getting the feeling that there's noAfter the first couple of episodes, I would have given it a 9, but 4 or 5 in, I feel like it's losing its momentum and much of the magical feel that it started with. Too much focus on the reverend is boring. Also, the plot line dealing with the sheriff's friend - who burned the shed to get rid of evidence - just feels like it's going nowhere fast. I'm getting the feeling that there's no "point" to be found in the series. but I'm in it for the long haul.… Expand
  9. AthanasiosT
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    Judging from the beginning, it's going to be a superb horror show !! Well directed, gives the viewer enough chills to come back wanting more. Nice cinematography and photography. Along with the Preacher, they'll be the tv horror shows for this summer.
  10. HarriganMtvBlog
    Jun 7, 2016
    8
    S01E01

    After watching 'Banshee' on Cinemax, I decided to give 'Outcast' a try as well. The trailers looked very creepy, and being a big fan of 'The Walking Dead', seeing another show from Robert Kirkman intrigued me. After watching the first episode, i was not disappointed. This show had me feeling very anxious throughout. The story starts off with a young boy named Joshua,    S01E01

    After watching 'Banshee' on Cinemax, I decided to give 'Outcast' a try as well. The trailers looked very creepy, and being a big fan of 'The Walking Dead', seeing another show from Robert Kirkman intrigued me.

    After watching the first episode, i was not disappointed. This show had me feeling very anxious throughout.

    The story starts off with a young boy named Joshua, mutilating and even cannibalizing himself. After some back story, we find out that he is indeed possessed by a demon, which seems to be prevalent in this world.

    We are also introduced to a man named Kyle, whose mother was also possessed when he was a kid. Kyle is living alone in an unkempt home. We find out that his wife and daughter left him after an incident, as his foster sister is trying to help him.

    Kyle hears about Joshua's situation and seeks out the town's reverend, whom Kyle knew as a boy from his mother's possession. Kyle and the reverend are able to combat the demon possessing Joshua after a few attempts, but the demon claims to know Kyle and his history.

    The main plot of the season will seemingly be Kyle's struggle against the demonic forces that are possessing people, as well as his own personal demons.

    The show was extremely creepy and unnerving. Watching Joshua mutilate himself during his possession was down-right disgusting and stomach-turning. I really enjoyed the show, being a supernatural horror fan. I think that shows like this belong on stations like Cinemax due to their graphic nature. While I don't need to see what could be construed as porn during a TV show, I feel like basic cable channels are held back on the content they are allowed to show. Cinemax and stations like it have a real opportunity to put out high quality programming that could eventually get them more renowned properties. I mean, could you imagine 'The Walking Dead' on Cinemax? It would be insane.

    My rating: 8 out of 10    … Expand
  11. Alvin_Pinsberry
    Jun 13, 2016
    0
    This show is appalling. It's a cliche-filled mess which hinges on outdated, ridiculous Christian mythology and hacky, stilted dialogue. Every attempt at building suspense and tension ends up being unintentionally hilarious, and every character is terrible.

    If you still believe in ghosts n stuff, then fair play, you might find something to enjoy here. But if you're a grown up, you won't.
  12. Keoma
    Aug 14, 2016
    3
    I finished this show angry and frustrated. The tree initial episodes are good, but somewhere it just became boring, confused and awfully slowed, which is surprising for a 10 episodes show. The supporting characters are bad and with no believable intentions, the tension necessary for the ending wasn't build right, and the main characters are so stupid giving the feeling that they areI finished this show angry and frustrated. The tree initial episodes are good, but somewhere it just became boring, confused and awfully slowed, which is surprising for a 10 episodes show. The supporting characters are bad and with no believable intentions, the tension necessary for the ending wasn't build right, and the main characters are so stupid giving the feeling that they are running around instead going further. The worst for me was that since the beginning questions where made, lost in the absolutely nothing that filled episodes 4,5,6,7,8 and 9 to just be lifted again in the end with no answers.… Expand
  13. gustavobits
    Aug 27, 2016
    4
    For what I understand, the show is about two white men who believe they were chosen by the Lord Almighty to go out beating women and children without going to jail. I wouldn't mind the whole Christian mythology (I don't believe in dragons, and I watch Game of Thrones), if the script would be a little less manichaeistic. The characters are too plain.

    However, it's a great opportunity to    For what I understand, the show is about two white men who believe they were chosen by the Lord Almighty to go out beating women and children without going to jail. I wouldn't mind the whole Christian mythology (I don't believe in dragons, and I watch Game of Thrones), if the script would be a little less manichaeistic. The characters are too plain.

    However, it's a great opportunity to see the wonderful Grace Zabriskie, which brings about the perfect amount of irony to a plot that would be otherwise just lame.    … Expand
  14. goodterling
    Jul 28, 2018
    5
    The acting is good and the premise is enthralling, they just don't have enough plot to keep it moving forward. It's just episode after episode of everyone being really tense with no big payoffs, or reveals about how this universe works. I've go a sneaking suspicion the writers themselves haven't nailed down the rules governing everything, and that they're going to pull one of those crapThe acting is good and the premise is enthralling, they just don't have enough plot to keep it moving forward. It's just episode after episode of everyone being really tense with no big payoffs, or reveals about how this universe works. I've go a sneaking suspicion the writers themselves haven't nailed down the rules governing everything, and that they're going to pull one of those crap moves and eventually say, "It was all about the interpersonal relationships, not about a supernatural story, and how provincial of you to think otherwise." At which point the critics nod sagely and declare how provincial we all were to think otherwise. But that mind trick only works on the weak minded, and I call BS on it every time. Come up with a plot or take a hike.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Jun 6, 2016
    70
    In its second and third episodes, the material periodically drags to a crawl while laying the bedrock foundation for forthcoming action. And its habit of leaving key details and interpersonal dynamics vague borders on irritating. Though it resumes building momentum by the end of its fourth chapter, there’s a sense that the show requires somewhat more vigorous storytelling.
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  2. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Jun 6, 2016
    91
    Outcast is incredibly visceral, both in its scenes of demonic possession and in the punch-happy tactics of the titular amateur exorcist. But it's also a tense, meditative psychological drama about trauma, redemption and belief, with nuanced performances throughout and a grim but arresting visual style that is not without flashes of humor.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 3, 2016
    60
    This is the sort of unrelenting frightfest that finds menace in objects as ordinary as a Hummel figurine. Before long, you may cringe whenever anyone goes to open a closet or pantry door. [6-19 Jun 2016, p.19]
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