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Outcast
Season 1 Premiere: May 20, 2016
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7.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
70
63% Positive
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37% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
70
63% Positive
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
37% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Outcast is incredibly visceral, both in its scenes of demonic possession and in the punch-happy tactics of the titular amateur exorcist. But it's also a tense, meditative psychological drama about trauma, redemption and belief, with nuanced performances throughout and a grim but arresting visual style that is not without flashes of humor.
When more and more possessions begin to pop up in Rome, a series of events that Kyle believes is directly related to him, he is partnered with a priest, Reverend Anderson (Philip Glenister), and the series becomes an equally fascinating contemplation of the basic usage and worth of religion.
It isn't for everyone, but Outcast is likely to satisfy fans of horror done well.
In its second and third episodes, the material periodically drags to a crawl while laying the bedrock foundation for forthcoming action. And its habit of leaving key details and interpersonal dynamics vague borders on irritating. Though it resumes building momentum by the end of its fourth chapter, there’s a sense that the show requires somewhat more vigorous storytelling.
This is the sort of unrelenting frightfest that finds menace in objects as ordinary as a Hummel figurine. Before long, you may cringe whenever anyone goes to open a closet or pantry door. [6-19 Jun 2016, p.19]
Kyle gives Outcast dimension, but Anderson makes it vital. Unfortunately, the crowded script slows them down. Too often, Outcast, like it’s demons, depends on the terrifying seductions of possession to hold our attention.
The exorcisms still pack a powerfully violent punch, but the oppressively downcast tone turn shivers into yawns. [23 Jul - 5 Aug 2018, p.11]
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 125 User Ratings
7.4
76% Positive
95 Ratings
95 Ratings
15% Mixed
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
9% Negative
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11 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 125 User Ratings
7.4
76% Positive
95 Ratings
95 Ratings
15% Mixed
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
9% Negative
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
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Production Company:
- Circle of Confusion
- Skybound Entertainment
- Fox International Studios
- Image Comics
Initial Release Date: May 20, 2016
Number of seasons: 2 Seasons
Rating: TV-MA
Awards
BloodGuts UK Horror Awards
• 1 Nomination
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
• 1 Nomination
iHorror Awards
• 1 Nomination
