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Outsiders

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2016 | 2 seasons | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A struggle for power and control set in the rugged and mysterious hills of Appalachia, "Outsiders" tells the story of the Farrell clan, a family of outsiders who've been in these parts since before anyone can remember. Living off the grid and above the law on their mountaintop homestead, they'll protect their world and defend their way of life using any means necessary.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 81K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

  1. Saturday Special
    Season 12016 · 13 episodes · 7.8 out of 10
    Saturday
  2. Saturday Special
    Season 22017 · 13 episodes · 7.8 out of 10
    Saturday

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Cast & crew

Created by Peter Mattei

  • David MorseBig Foster
  • Ryan HurstLil’ Foster
  • Gillian AlexyG'Winveer
  • Kyle GallnerHasil
  • Thomas M. WrightSheriff Wade Houghton
  • Christina JacksonSally-Ann
  • Danielle BrickmanBig Fosters Girlfriend
  • Laurie KlatscherEmelye
  • Mark Jeffrey MillerKrake
  • Kerry PattonTrevor Shay