The Outlaws: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

Prime Video | Season Premiere Date: April 1, 2022

Summary: Seven people serving their community service sentence discover a bag of cash in this British comedy thriller co-created by Stephen Merchant and Elgin James.

Genre(s): Comedy, Suspense

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Aaron Barnhart

Mar 31, 2022

Well-written and engaging, The Outlaws will appeal to viewers who like where television is heading these days — towards more character-driven, tonally varied narratives. Read full review

Kristen Baldwin

Apr 1, 2022

The six hour-long episodes offer an intriguing blend of sharp comedy and genuine danger, as the gang stumbles into a local drug cartel's messy business. Read full review

i Ed Power

Mar 23, 2022

The Outlaws’ combination of droll chuckles, West Country accents and gritty crime caper hasn’t always come off, but its cast, playing endearing miscreants sentenced to community service, has been brilliant. Read full review

The Guardian Rebecca Nicholson

Mar 23, 2022

Its early moments may feel like broad brushstrokes, but Merchant has a knack for humanising his characters, no matter how crass they seem on the surface, and he hints at a deeper pain and embarrassment that gives this more heart and warmth than first appears. Read full review

Joel Keller

Apr 1, 2022

In its first hour, The Outlaws manages to have a bunch of funny moments, one or two thrills, and tells more than enough about its ensemble to keep us watching. Read full review

Angie Han

Apr 1, 2022

The aim of Stephen Merchant and Elgin James’ comedy-thriller series is to dig beyond these types, finding common ground among vastly different characters and building bridges between them that transcend the usual divisions of class or politics or social status. And while its results on that front are mixed at best, a likable cast and genial sense of humor nevertheless make for a generally pleasant time. Read full review

The Independent Ed Cumming

Mar 23, 2022

There are one or two laughs, mostly from Merchant, but the overall effect is very BBC comedy, and not entirely in a good way. This schtick can work, but it needs a lot of charm to compensate for the complete absence of glamour. From this first hour, it’s not clear whether The Outlaws has it. Read full review

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acricketer

Apr 3, 2022

Entertaining journey of misfits and opposites finding themselves and each other. Merchant's writing has kindness and comedy in equal measure. An enjoyable watch.

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drlowdon

Jul 17, 2022

Seven strangers are forced together to complete a Community Payback sentence when events soon transpire that could either bring them all together, or tear them apart.

The writing doesn’t quite have the weight of the real top tier drama series, but the show strikes a good balance betweenSeven strangers are forced together to complete a Community Payback sentence when events soon transpire that could either bring them all together, or tear them apart.

The writing doesn’t quite have the weight of the real top tier drama series, but the show strikes a good balance between comedy and plot development and makes for an entertaining watch.… Expand

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Series Overview
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  Air Date: May 31, 2024
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  Air Date: August 5, 2022
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: April 1, 2022
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