Outsiders

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
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6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 43 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 63
  3. Negative: 13 out of 63
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  1. toddrhart
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    i love it...awesome hope it stays around awhile...and the theme song is the best...morgan o'kane ..now im a huge fan of him...he is awesome also... check him out as well
  2. PoeticDumpling
    Jan 27, 2016
    9
    All the ingredients are here for a gritty, intense dramatic success ala some of the greats like Breaking Bad and some of the sleeper greats like The Red Road. Excellent cast, intriguing premise, Drops the viewer quickly into the thick of the tensions and the primal brutality. It also hinted at some interesting perspectives regarding mountain life versus the lives in the world below (I.e.All the ingredients are here for a gritty, intense dramatic success ala some of the greats like Breaking Bad and some of the sleeper greats like The Red Road. Excellent cast, intriguing premise, Drops the viewer quickly into the thick of the tensions and the primal brutality. It also hinted at some interesting perspectives regarding mountain life versus the lives in the world below (I.e. the caged character mentions that the world below is imprisoned in their own ways or something to that extent versus the freedom of the mountain). This show could strike an interesting, smart balance between the two extreme realities. Promising series.… Expand
  3. MarcDoyle
    Jan 27, 2016
    8
    The first episode is promising - almost entirely on the strength of the stellar acting performance of Thomas M. Wright, who kills every role. Was great seeing the first ep commercial free, by the way. Well done, WGN.
  4. Skeletor71
    Feb 14, 2016
    10
    I didn't think I was gonna like this at first, but after the first 30 minutes I'm hooked. The actors are what really makes this show worth watching. The setting and mystery are just an added bonus.
  5. eyemanmd
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    Some excellent performances, writing, and overall a well assembled group of actors. The show has great potential. Ryan Dunst should get more screen time.
  6. Vaako
    Mar 4, 2016
    1
    Not one likable character. The entire show tries to come across as a serious drama about Appalachians, but is really nothing more than an insult to white people, which I believe, is on purpose. If you are not picking up on that, you are missing the point of the show, which is put white trash on display..
  7. BeverlyInDetroi
    Mar 6, 2016
    8
    I love this show and wish that there was more meat to the episodes. After the third episode I watched them again back to back and was able to skip over the commercial messages. Lady Ray is great as is Hasil Farrell. Nothing wrong with the rest of the cast but these actors stand out.
  8. Knighthawk81
    Jan 27, 2016
    6
    Nothing is scarier than hillbillies. And that's what you get in "Outsiders," a clan of uncouth mountain men who are sitting on prime coal land. Of course the powers that be want to move them out, but most people are afraid of them. That's the set up for the series, which had a pilot that was interesting at times. Thomas M. Wright was great as the reluctant Sheriff's deputy, so I'm curiousNothing is scarier than hillbillies. And that's what you get in "Outsiders," a clan of uncouth mountain men who are sitting on prime coal land. Of course the powers that be want to move them out, but most people are afraid of them. That's the set up for the series, which had a pilot that was interesting at times. Thomas M. Wright was great as the reluctant Sheriff's deputy, so I'm curious to see where it goes. But the pilot was also rough because it didn't explain much. I still don't have a feel for the characters or the world.… Expand
  9. DakotaFred
    Feb 15, 2016
    0
    Oh god.. how does this have a higher rating than say something like the new series Billions?! I'm just baffled by how dumb viewers have become. This is the lowest of low dumbed down "entertainment". Yeah right, EVERYONE in Kentucky is a backward arse illiterate incest freak of nature. Please.
  10. Prosmooth
    Feb 17, 2016
    0
    It's exactly like Sons of Anarchy--only even sillier. This time it's hillbillies instead of bikers--and they ride 4 wheelers instead of motorcycles. It even stars Opie from Sons of Anarchy playing the exact same character, with the same hair and clothes. It's manly men doing manly things like murdering, robbing, and getting drunk, so I'm sure it will go over big with the Donald Trump alphaIt's exactly like Sons of Anarchy--only even sillier. This time it's hillbillies instead of bikers--and they ride 4 wheelers instead of motorcycles. It even stars Opie from Sons of Anarchy playing the exact same character, with the same hair and clothes. It's manly men doing manly things like murdering, robbing, and getting drunk, so I'm sure it will go over big with the Donald Trump alpha male crowd. Everyone else should avoid it like the plague.… Expand
  11. JennetP
    Apr 10, 2016
    5
    This show is strange--and not always in a good way. It depicts what's supposed to be a remote, insular community with its own customs and mysterious powers, but it doesn't really commit to this "outsider" culture. The Farrell clan are supposed to avoid mainstream civilization at all costs, yet they have an endless supply of gasoline for their ATVs. They use archaic language but screw upThis show is strange--and not always in a good way. It depicts what's supposed to be a remote, insular community with its own customs and mysterious powers, but it doesn't really commit to this "outsider" culture. The Farrell clan are supposed to avoid mainstream civilization at all costs, yet they have an endless supply of gasoline for their ATVs. They use archaic language but screw up the grammar. They're supposed to relish a simpler, more natural life yet can't have a party without electronically amplified music (presumably requiring yet more gasoline to run the generators). Overall, it's the stylists on the show--hair, costumes, and set design--not the writers and actors, who are doing the cultural heavy lifting.

    About the actors: David Morse is arguably overdue for a lead role in a TV series, and he tears into this one with sharpened teeth. But the role is so one-dimensional that I tired of him by the end of the second episode. He's a caricature, a manipulative brute who always, always does the wrong thing. If the Farrells and their mountain are supposed to possess mystical knowledge (as we are told), then how did they miss his petty tyranny for 60 years? Joe Anderson as Asa, the Farrell who left then returned to the mountain, has a slightly more complex role, though at times what looks like complexity turns out to be a plot device. Anderson pulls it off, though, because he knows how to play melodrama without chewing scenery, unlike Morse.

    I'm still watching, though I think my interest lies about halfway between genuine curiosity and fascination with a car crash. And I do really like long hair on men, so there's that, too.    … Expand
  12. joegernaut
    Jul 17, 2016
    1
    We only watched this because it's filmed in my backyard but I have no idea were they got the endless mountains from ? The show is very cheap a group of hillbilly biker wannabe hippies some how control all the mountains with a few bear traps and a little spy girl that's faster then the Flash ? The main cop is scared to death of them because they killed his dad and doesn't like to go up onWe only watched this because it's filmed in my backyard but I have no idea were they got the endless mountains from ? The show is very cheap a group of hillbilly biker wannabe hippies some how control all the mountains with a few bear traps and a little spy girl that's faster then the Flash ? The main cop is scared to death of them because they killed his dad and doesn't like to go up on the mountain so he lets them ride quads though town though the stores and still what they want . How did they get the bikes ? how did they get all the guns houses etc and whats up with the stupid catch phrase - GET GET YAH ? Well it's the stupidest thing you'll ever hear and one guy says it over and over and over x999,999,999 etc . Nothing in this show makes sense what it comes down to is - the hero left this crap hole and then comes back the big bad guy dose what it takes to become the big boss but then some rich people want the hill and they try and take it and so boring so boring so bad this is making me relive it . ahhhhh ! Just PASS ! Pass on this one ! O and Ryan Hurst Plays the same character he always plays so if your a fan of his your NOT missing anything !… Expand
  13. sonder
    Jan 31, 2016
    9
    The premise is fun, interesting, and original, as are the characters. There are four dominant parties, the good scary hillbillies, the scary scary hillbillies, the evil coal company, and the local PD. But, to try to explain it would be a disservice. I watched this show ONLY because it had good ratings, only to learn that it's underrated.

    From the geography, I was expecting a twist on    The premise is fun, interesting, and original, as are the characters. There are four dominant parties, the good scary hillbillies, the scary scary hillbillies, the evil coal company, and the local PD. But, to try to explain it would be a disservice. I watched this show ONLY because it had good ratings, only to learn that it's underrated.

    From the geography, I was expecting a twist on Justify, a show that I never finished watching because it became repetitive and boring. But Outsiders curb stomps Justify, and the two can't be fairly compared. There is a twist in Outsiders that is likely to loom large as the series progresses, but I've spoiled enough already. Can't wait for more. If I had a button to nuke every show on network TV to make room for shows like this one, I would press it in a heartbeat!    … Expand
  14. Curvin
    Apr 19, 2016
    9
    Great show just keep it real. Don't do it like Lost and all of a sudden make it to far out there. I love the actors in this,although there are a few I recognize the others seem to fit in well. Great casting and costume.
  15. melcal91
    Sep 14, 2016
    2
    I wanted to like this show. A group of people who want to be "free" claim territory in the mountains & form a renaissance/tribal sort of society. I watched the first 7.5 episodes.. got halfway through the 8th episode when Foster announced "his choice" to marry a female already taken. This is a show where only the men are free. Females are used for domestic chores, sex, & procreation. NoI wanted to like this show. A group of people who want to be "free" claim territory in the mountains & form a renaissance/tribal sort of society. I watched the first 7.5 episodes.. got halfway through the 8th episode when Foster announced "his choice" to marry a female already taken. This is a show where only the men are free. Females are used for domestic chores, sex, & procreation. No logical female would give up their rights to live on this mountain lol. What a freaking joke.… Expand
  16. psykotik312
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    If this was Stark vs Lannister, you wouldn't blink an eye: but since it is hill people versus valley, its suddenly weird?!? This series touches my heart in a number of ways that most people may not connect with. Do NOT boil this show down to HiIllbillies vs Common folk! There are SO many ancient Irish heritage religious beliefs involved along with the classic 1 legion vs 1 legion with aIf this was Stark vs Lannister, you wouldn't blink an eye: but since it is hill people versus valley, its suddenly weird?!? This series touches my heart in a number of ways that most people may not connect with. Do NOT boil this show down to HiIllbillies vs Common folk! There are SO many ancient Irish heritage religious beliefs involved along with the classic 1 legion vs 1 legion with a few characters sprinkled on both sides. The previous was my actual response, the following is an actual critic's review:

    On the surface, the Appalachian-set story is one part “Macbeth,” one part “Sons of Anarchy” and one part “Mad Max,” rounded out by a cast of notable actors including Ryan Hurst, David Morse and Joe Anderson. . . Dig a little deeper, and this is a unique tale of a pelt-wearing mountain folk who refuse to desert their posts when a big bad corporate mining company attempts to blow them out of house and home.At the show’s core, it’s easy to quickly recognize that these “good guys” are not good, per se. They accept modern day conveniences when it suits their needs, and don’t seem to care who they hurt in order to maintain their way of living,

    Sweeping and complex with a large cast of characters to delve into, “The Outsiders” isn’t necessarily new or gripping television, but it’s structured drama that delivers results    … Expand
  17. Nooooman54
    Jun 22, 2017
    8
    One of the most addictive shows I've ever watched. Outstanding characters and acting. Engrossing story. Similar to Vikings, but on an Appalachian mountaintop. If you like this genre i would Highly Recommend this show!!! Please bring it back for Season 3!!!

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Amber Dowling
    Jan 27, 2016
    80
    Sweeping and complex with a large cast of characters to delve into, The Outsiders isn’t necessarily new or gripping television, but it’s structured drama that delivers results thanks to the likes of Peter Tolan and Paul Giamatti at the helm as executive producers.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Matt Zoller Seitz
    Jan 26, 2016
    70
    Some of the scenes verge on action-movie absurdity (most of the stuff involving all-terrain vehicles feels like a real-world hiccup of the Mad Max series), but there are low-key, even tender moments, too, sometimes with a touch of odd humor.
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  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Jan 26, 2016
    83
    These extended sojourns on the mountain, though beautifully shot, are self-serious to the point of spoof. That said, the performances--a supremely shaggy David Morse as Big Foster, a mercurial leader of the clan, Joe Anderson as Asa, who returned to the fold after a decade in the outside world, and Thomas M. Wright as troubled deputy Wade Houghton Jr., with a mysterious link to the Farrells--are strong throughout. And there's much in the material that resonates.
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