HBO: Stephen King's "The Outsider"...Sundays @ 9PM est...Season I Review & Finale Discussion

[getback]

I thought he was in a coma this whole time too til she said that. I don’t get why they didn’t get more into that. And that’s some straight **** they killed off Bateman like an episode and a half into the series that was my main reason for watching

He's billed in every remaining episode.

 

[buc em]

He's billed in every remaining episode.

So...what does this mean?

 

[getback]

So...what does this mean?

That he's still in it

Could be flashbacks, could be his doppelganger...but Bateman isn't done being in the show.

 

[kingkoopa]

I'm so in after 2 episodes.

About to start the 3rd but from some of y'alls reactions I'm scared.

 

[SoleByThePound]

The first two episodes really captivated me. Episode 3 was definitely a turning point by introducing a super natural element. When Jack was talking to himself asking whoever/ whatever he encountered in that barn to stop the pain and that he’d do whatever it wanted; I was disappointed that’s the direction this story might be heading in. Like some in here; I haven’t read the novel. I don’t want to jump to any conclusions, but I do hope this show doesn’t end up being a letdown.

 

[SC kid]

what direction did you think it was going to go in

 

[VARNELL HILL]

The first two episodes really captivated me. Episode 3 was definitely a turning point by introducing a super natural element. When Jack was talking to himself asking whoever/ whatever he encountered in that barn to stop the pain and that he’d do whatever it wanted; I was disappointed that’s the direction this story might be heading in. Like some in here; I haven’t read the novel. I don’t want to jump to any conclusions, but I do hope this show doesn’t end up being a letdown.

You missed the supernatural element in the first 2 episodes?

What kind of twist did you envision would happen that explained how a man was literally in 2 places at once?

 

[Arthur Shelby]

It's a Stephen King adaptations

How the supernatural element unexpected

 

[SoleByThePound]

what direction did you think it was going to go in

The super natural. I got the vibe that people might be pawns and these acts are being orchestrated by some sinister force.

 

[calibeebee]

 

[SoleByThePound]

It's a Stephen King adaptations

How the supernatural element unexpected

It’s not that it was unexpected, not all of his works have a super natural theme btw.

 

[getback]

I don't know how folks are giving up after 3 episodes. If you don't like supernatural elements, you could've just read the synopsis

Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel of the same name, "The Outsider" begins by following an investigation which at first seems like it will be simple and straightforward but things change as it leads into the gruesome murder of a young boy by a seasoned cop. When an insidious supernatural force edges its way into the case, it leads the investigators to question everything they believe in. The character of Holly Gibney from "Mr. Mercedes" is a major character in this series.

 

[Master Zik]

You missed the supernatural element in the first 2 episodes?

What kind of twist did you envision would happen that explained how a man was literally in 2 places at once?

This was the main thing I was thinking about wracking my mind for something other than supernatural before I just ended up reading the wiki summary and that was scifi. And the vibe of this show would make it some horror sci-fi anyway.

There is no grounded reasonable explanation for a man being in two places at once and one of them committing a rape and murder with blatant evidence to incriminate and at the same tine blatant evidence to exonerate.

 

[kingkoopa]

I'm also not understanding how yall are out off episode 3.

They introduced a few new characters tastefully for what their roles were.

I'm still in!

 

[SoleByThePound]

I don't know how folks are giving up after 3 episodes. If you don't like supernatural elements, you could've just read the synopsis

I never said I was giving up after 3 episodes. TF would I read a synopsis if I didn’t read the novel? That completely defeats the purpose of enjoying this show. I personally avoid spoilers to movies and shows otherwise there is no purpose in me watching it.

 

[nawghtyhare]

There is no grounded reasonable explanation for a man being in two places at once and one of them committing a rape and murder with blatant evidence to incriminate and at the same tine blatant evidence to exonerate.

yes there is
a doppleganger
DUH

 

[B Sox]

Giving up after 3 episodes because the 3rd one wasn't "as good" as the first two is dumb. Let them tell the story. Not every episode is going to be something incredible with crazy cliffhangers. Gotta advance things somehow. Happens in every show.

 

[Master Zik]

yes there is
a doppleganger
DUH

That's supernatural though.

Did you not know that? I specifically was saying there is no reason other than supernatural or sci-fi.

Doppelgangers are not grounded reasonable explanations.

 

[getback]

TF would I read a synopsis if I didn’t read the novel?

I wasn't alluding to you, but since you're here...

I think you're mixing up synopsis and plot summary

Would this synopsis ruin the Sopranos for you?

"The story revolves around Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster, portraying the difficulties that he faces as he tries to balance his family life with his role as the leader of a criminal organization."

 

[harlemtothebronx]

what direction did you think it was going to go in

I'm wondering the same.

It's Stephen King. You can expect it to, at the very least, get pretty weird.

 

[B Sox]

I wasn't alluding to you, but since you're here...

I think you're mixing up synopsis and plot summary

Would this synopsis ruin the Sopranos for you?

"The story revolves around Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster, portraying the difficulties that he faces as he tries to balance his family life with his role as the leader of a criminal organization."

 

[calibeebee]

what the hell? He’s in the mob? In the beginning of the show he’s just a rich guy enjoying the pool in his backyard. Don’t know if I can continue watching a show with crime in it. Thought it was strictly a family drama. Thanks for spoiling.

 

[rico x hood]

Just finished episode 3. I'm in! Show definitely gives me True Detective vibes.

 

[chris82790]

IN. So far feels like a great MOTW X Files episode.

 

[masagipatron]

This **** is about El Cuco? Every Latino kid knows about El Cuco. That's the Latino Boogeyman. When you misbehave, your parents tell you that El Cuco is coming to get you.