Home > The Outsider > Season 1 « TV Series Page The Outsider: Season 1 (2020) Want to see Episode List Season 1 The Outsider Critics Consensus Though The Outsider's slow burn isn't always satisfying, it remains watchable thanks to its excellent performances -- especially series standout Cynthia Erivo. 79% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 52 94% Audience Score User Ratings: 200 More Info × Close Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 Fish in a Barrel Air date: Jan 12, 2020 Series premiere. The body of an 11-year-old boy is found in the Georgia woods, and Det. Ralph Anderson launches an investigation into the grisly murder. With eyewitnesses and physical evidence pointing to local teacher and baseball coach Terry Maitland, Ralph makes a very public arrest but is puzzled by Terry's seeming indifference to hiding his crime. After Terry's wife, Glory, calls their attorney Howie Salomon for assistance, a bewildered Terry produces an ironclad alibi during interrogation. More 2 Roanoke Air date: Jan 12, 2020 During a surreptitious late-night visit with Terry, Ralph admits to being baffled by conflicting physical evidence. The next day, an unexpected tragedy throws the investigation into a tailspin, and ornery detective Jack Hoskins is forced to cut his hunting trip short to return to work and pick up the slack. Meanwhile, Glory tries to soothe her daughter Jessa, who says she's been visited by a strange man in her room at night. More 3 Dark Uncle Air date: Jan 19, 2020 Despite being on mandatory leave, Ralph continues to scrutinize the confounding circumstances surrounding the night of the murder. Frustrated by their lack of progress, Ralph and GBI detective Yunis Sablo meet with Alec and Howie, who suggest bringing in unorthodox PI Holly Gibney. Jack has a hair-raising experience at a remote barn where key evidence and a mysterious substance have been found. Glory deals with fallout at her daughters' school and with Jessa's increasingly concerning nightmares. More 4 Que Viene el Coco Air date: Jan 26, 2020 Holly retraces the Maitlands' recent family vacation in Dayton, Ohio, and pursues a possible connection to an eerily similar case, gaining valuable insight from local former detective Andy Katcavage. Meanwhile, Glory faces increased scrutiny in her daily life, and Jack's behavior grows progressively more erratic. More 5 Tear-Drinker Air date: Feb 2, 2020 After returning from an eye-opening trip to New York, Holly searches for clues at several locations connected to the Dayton case. Jeannie finds herself shaken by an unnerving incident at work and delivers an ominous warning to Ralph. Jack is put on the defensive at Tamika's baby shower. More 6 The One About the Yiddish Vampire Air date: Feb 9, 2020 Holly presents her unusual theory about the connection between two other mysterious child murders and the Frankie Peterson case. While Ralph remains skeptical, a more receptive Yunis suggests they start looking into Claude, the last person to have contact with Terry. Jeannie's attempt to include Glory in their group of concerned citizens backfires. More 7 In the Pines, In the Pines Air date: Feb 16, 2020 More 8 Foxhead More 9 Tigers and Bears More 10 Must/Can't More Tv Season Info Genre: Drama Network: HBO Premiere Date: Jan 12, 2020 Exec. Producers: Richard Price, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan, Marty Bowen, Jack Bender Cast Ben Mendelsohn as Det. Ralph Anderson Cynthia Erivo as Holly Gibney Jason Bateman as Terry Maitland Bill Camp as Howie Gold Mare Winningham as Jeannie Anderson Paddy Considine as Claude Bolton Julianne Nicholson as Marcy Maitland Yul Vázquez as Yunis Sablo Jeremy Bobb as Alec Pelley Marc Menchaca as Jack Hoskins Frank Deal as Fred Peterson Dayna Beilenson as Mildred Patterson Scarlett Juniper Blum as Jessa Maitland Derek Cecil as Andy Katcavage Hettienne Park as Tamika Show More Cast Episodes 1 Fish in a Barrel Air date: Jan 12, 2020 Series premiere. The body of an 11-year-old boy is found in the Georgia woods, and Det. Ralph Anderson launches an investigation into the grisly murder. With eyewitnesses and physical evidence pointing to local teacher and baseball coach Terry Maitland, Ralph makes a very public arrest but is puzzled by Terry's seeming indifference to hiding his crime. After Terry's wife, Glory, calls their attorney Howie Salomon for assistance, a bewildered Terry produces an ironclad alibi during interrogation. More 2 Roanoke Air date: Jan 12, 2020 During a surreptitious late-night visit with Terry, Ralph admits to being baffled by conflicting physical evidence. The next day, an unexpected tragedy throws the investigation into a tailspin, and ornery detective Jack Hoskins is forced to cut his hunting trip short to return to work and pick up the slack. Meanwhile, Glory tries to soothe her daughter Jessa, who says she's been visited by a strange man in her room at night. More 3 Dark Uncle Air date: Jan 19, 2020 Despite being on mandatory leave, Ralph continues to scrutinize the confounding circumstances surrounding the night of the murder. Frustrated by their lack of progress, Ralph and GBI detective Yunis Sablo meet with Alec and Howie, who suggest bringing in unorthodox PI Holly Gibney. Jack has a hair-raising experience at a remote barn where key evidence and a mysterious substance have been found. Glory deals with fallout at her daughters' school and with Jessa's increasingly concerning nightmares. More 4 Que Viene el Coco Air date: Jan 26, 2020 Holly retraces the Maitlands' recent family vacation in Dayton, Ohio, and pursues a possible connection to an eerily similar case, gaining valuable insight from local former detective Andy Katcavage. Meanwhile, Glory faces increased scrutiny in her daily life, and Jack's behavior grows progressively more erratic. More 5 Tear-Drinker Air date: Feb 2, 2020 After returning from an eye-opening trip to New York, Holly searches for clues at several locations connected to the Dayton case. Jeannie finds herself shaken by an unnerving incident at work and delivers an ominous warning to Ralph. Jack is put on the defensive at Tamika's baby shower. More 6 The One About the Yiddish Vampire Air date: Feb 9, 2020 Holly presents her unusual theory about the connection between two other mysterious child murders and the Frankie Peterson case. While Ralph remains skeptical, a more receptive Yunis suggests they start looking into Claude, the last person to have contact with Terry. Jeannie's attempt to include Glory in their group of concerned citizens backfires. More 7 In the Pines, In the Pines Air date: Feb 16, 2020 More 8 Foxhead More 9 Tigers and Bears More 10 Must/Can't More Critic Reviews for The Outsider Season 1 All Critics (52) | Top Critics (22) | Fresh (41) | Rotten (11) Although this adaptation is too well-heeled for its pulpy material, the show has a terrific plot hook, and once I made peace with its moody rhythms, I found myself hooked, devouring the six hours available for preview in two nights. Jan 13, 2020 | Full Review… John Powers NPR Top Critic The Outsider offers terrific performances, beguiling yet careful storytelling, and no shortage of genuinely terrifying moments. Jan 13, 2020 | Full Review… Jack Hamilton Slate Top Critic "The Outsider" is a largely downcast affair... But it's a compelling lament, one that has its feet on the ground as it reaches into the beyond. Jan 13, 2020 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic With the help of a great cast (led by Ben Mendelsohn) and eerie, stark direction from Emmy-winner Jason Bateman, "The Outsider" isn't on the level of Price's past work - but it's far better than this story has any right to be. Jan 9, 2020 | Rating: B- | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic Lugubrious, also highly watchable. Jan 8, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic To have a work of ostensible horror that keeps undermining the ideas and conventions of the genre feels like an odd kind of compromise. Jan 13, 2020 | Full Review… Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic Top Critic HBO's The Outsider is a sinister slow-burn that makes us care about the characters before unleashing its bogeyman. Jan 13, 2020 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… Matt Fowler IGN Movies I think in the long run it is worth at least one watch-through, but you will have to get through the less interesting first few episodes to get to some actual meat. Jan 22, 2020 | Full Review… Kenneth Broome Black Nerd Problems The story's remorselessly tightening grip is underpinned by the way the unfolding weirdness is kept firmly anchored in daily lives and humdrum detail. Jan 21, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Quite whether it needed to be this bloody slow, or all the jails and strip joints and forests in Georgia seemingly filmed through that same cowl, is up for debate. For all that, if you allow this to grab, it will. Jan 21, 2020 | Full Review… Euan Ferguson Observer (UK) The whirlingly macabre, ruthlessly tense, and transfixingly spooky mood of The Outsider makes the mini-series a must-see this spring. Jan 19, 2020 | Full Review… Roxana Hadadi Pajiba Hauntingly real and respectfully adhering to its book form from the outset, this is not only a win for Stephen King's 'Constant Readers', but it's also an absolute must-see for those that crave seriously intense thrillers. Jan 24, 2020 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… Andrew Dex Starburst View All Critic Reviews (52) Audience Reviews for The Outsider: Season 1 8h ago Great story, great acting....excellent thriller Cristina U 8h ago My wife and I are watching this suspenser and we like it a lot; Jason Bateman deserves big kudos for putting it together. Herb M 15h ago An absolutely thrilling and visceral viewing experience. Jason Bateman shows his flexibility in the television genre as a producer. Full of surprises. It weaves horror, crime, and sci-fi perfectly into one. Excited for what's to come out of Bateman. Ben Mendelsohn is brilliant as well, along with the writing of Richard Price. Alex S 1d ago Amazing story ... just love Stephen King ❤️❤️ Ramez E 2d ago Best crime/suspense series since True Detective season 1. Dean S 2d ago Three episodes in and I'm really enjoying this show. True, the pace has been somewhat slow to date, but it's provided more time for character development and backstories so it's not a bad thing. It's not for those with the attention span of a peanut, but for those of us who appreciate terrific acting and well written stories it's a pleasant surprise. Esp. when compared to most of the garbage now on TV. C T 2d ago Interesting story, intriguing, dark, and leaving me wanting to know more. Pete S 2d ago The Outsider is one of those shows that starts out a little slow and builds. Great actors keep the slower bits very interesting. I've been riveted for the first three episodes and I can't wait for the next episode. This show is a gives me the same vibe I got from The Killing, Broadchurch, Zodiac with a turn toward Fringe territory...I love it! Lynai B 2d ago One the only shows that's made me feel actually creeped out. James M 3d ago Jason Bateman is so sadly under the radar. What gift he is and has been for a long, long time. And really, anything Mendelssohn is in these days you can pretty much bank on. I don't know if I'll get the payoff I am hoping for from this show, but I'm enjoying the ride. Richi K See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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