Outsiders

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Season 1
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  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. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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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