The Outsider
Fear has many faces.
Created by Richard Price
On HBO
A dark, supernatural crime drama that grounds cosmic horror in the procedural investigation of a child's murder, sustaining dread through the collision of rational detective work and inexplicable evil.
When an insidious supernatural force edges its way into a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy, it leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe in.
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Is The Outsider scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 98% of series.
Is The Outsider sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is The Outsider easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is The Outsider violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is The Outsider one of a kind? No. Less singular than 91% of series.
Does The Outsider leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like The Outsider, and what each one shares →
Like The Outsider
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Outsider
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Outsider, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Outsider, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Outsider, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
