*Spoiler alert* [spoiler] What a huge let-down the 'big finale' was. Dunno if it was just that it was trying to deal with how it would be to have this one 'monster' in actual real world and sticking to that rather than making more of it than would be 'realistic' but it just fell flat, would have preferred a little more oompf. Shame, as it geared up to what I was hoping was going to be a decent ending but nah, it went from a 7 to a 6 just from that last episode alone. [/spoiler]

Loving this show so far.

I'm actually just bored. Maybe the book is better.

They did a terrible job casting and writing for the Holly Gibney character. She's my favorite character from the books, but none of what makes her special in the books comes through.

I haven't know anything with such a great atmosphere since the end of True detective

would have been a lot better if they cut it into 6 episodes instead of 10.

I’ve never done this cause I enjoy watching all types of shows and even when they are kinda bad I try to find something good about them, like Riverdale I made it a comedy series in my mind and that’s why I love it, but I have to say I DONT RECOMMEND THIS SHOW AT ALL!
The first two episodes were so good, we had a mystery, a community affected by a shocking event, two grieving families, a conflicted detective and a clever lawyer, that sounds like a good formula right? Well for some reason all those elements started vanishing and we ended up with a dozen randoms eating fried chicken and the boogey man.
It was so slow and looooong, it offered nothing new and it was so full of clichés, it had no reason being 10 episodes long and even tho I had a lot of free time this was a lost of my non precious at all time!

It started off great but has slowed to almost a complete halt. The book, as always, is so much better.

The beginning of the season was really strong and I was hooked. Slowly I started to get more and more confused to the point where I stopped watching. It might just be me though.

Story 2/5
Characters 3/5
Depth 2/5
Cast 4/5
Artistry 3/5

The book was great, just incredible. The show on the other hand... if you plan to watch it, (and you should: it's good on its own.) I highly recommend you to _not_ read the book first. It'll be a huge letdown otherwise.

Incredible cast, dynamite opening, and that's it. The Outsider could easily have been distilled into a movie or at least a 5 episodes mini-series. Instead, we get a 10-episode slog through crime-drama cliché so oppressive and tedious.

Very bad, I do not understand how HBO has this type of series in the catalogue. I will never make up for lost time watching this series...

This show is so bad its crazy.... how is this an HBO show with such big names no less..?

It is so badly written, the overall story is like from the mind of a 3 y.o, the characters makes no sense...

there is a scene in one of the first few episodes where the camera zooms so badly it's like a home made movie... it zooms to REALLY make sure we see something... like amateur-hour TV making

Half way through and totally in love with this show. It’s binge worthy! I really don’t want to turn off my TV and go to bed.

I’m a huge Stephen King fan, his works are pure genius and so intriguing how they all overlap and are untangled with each other.

It was the 80’s when I got my first taste of his intricate tales, but unfortunately tv/films back then, really didn’t show them to their true potential. Except for rare exceptions such as The Shawshank Redemption.

Now, these stories are being brought to life properly, which for me is so exciting.

The Outsider is phenomenal, great cast, production etc. It’s taking its time, as it should and slowly building up with excellent intrigue, drawing you in so you are so involved. Despite the slow pace, it’s incredibly intense too.

I’ve not yet rated this, until I get to the end...but, if it continues to deliver, it will be a well deserved full marks from me.

Absolutely truly captivating!

Holy hell this is good.