The Outsider: Stephen King and The Outsider Featurette | HBO

Stephen King and members of the cast and crew share what viewers can expect from The Outsider.

Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, The Outsider premieres January 12 at 9pm on HBO. #HBO #TheOutsiderHBO

The 10-episode series follows police detective Ralph Anderson (Ben Mendelsohn), as he sets out to investigate the mutilated body of 11-year-old Frankie Peterson found in the Georgia woods. The mysterious circumstances surrounding this horrifying crime leads Ralph, still grieving the recent death of his own son, to bring in unorthodox private investigator Holly Gibney (Cynthia Erivo), whose uncanny abilities he hopes will help explain the unexplainable.

The cast includes Ben Mendelsohn, Cynthia Erivo, Jason Bateman, Bill Camp, Mare Winningham, Paddy Considine, Julianne Nicholson, Yul Vázquez, Jeremy Bobb and Marc Menchaca.

The Outsider premieres January 12 on HBO.


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[lkeaboy]

I didn't read this particular novel but I'm very, very pleased with the show. Not many well made King's work adaptations out there. It's beautifully shot, well acted, mature, deals with heavy subjects like a loss, grief, beaing isolated, different... good dark ambientish score, perfectly fitting. There are some natural moments of levity also and I was laughing sometimes, didn't expect that. I give this 8 out of 10.

[tammyberk]

What I love is the way the director "hides" many parts of the scene with something "in the way". Whether it be a wall, a hallway, a window in a door, a person's outline...it's just brilliant and gives one the feeling that "someone is watching" but not you.

[jameskelley]

“Turn my dials”

Also Ben Mendolsons American accent is on point.

[davidcoleman]

Stephen King needs a contract with HBO AND GIVE THEM AND THEM ONLY THE RIGHTS TO DO HIS WORKS!

[EliasFieldIA]

I honestly love how much the people makeing the show love King's work.

[itsyaboy]

I just finished the 2nd ep of The Outsider & man was I blown away! The music is so eerie to me lol . I was hooked even more than the 1st episode with this one fr fr . 5/5 series, easily.

[Vim-Wolf]

Waited for it to come out fully before watching. 2 Eps in and now cant stop watching so glad I did.

[tariqbetani]

My best ever writer in the whole universe is stephen king

[MelHaynesJr]

Off to a great start already and I have to say the cinematography is so beautiful. There are times Im forgetting to watch the story its so good.

[Darthyoof]

So much talent this was before I knew Dennis lahene was involved as well

[TheDoctorwho]

I loved the book and the show is just as good. I do love the Holly character and hope she shows up in future books like how Alan Pangborn was in several early King books. As much as I loved this book and show there are still many underrated King books that deserve a miniseries like The Talisman, Rose Madder, Insomnia, Duma Key and others.

[mariarosales]

Im almost done with the book!!! Gonna finish it this weekend. Can’t wait to see how this plays out.

[elliotperkins]

I loved the book, I literally cant wait
I'm soo excited

[joshuagcwong]

Currently reading the book so can't wait for this! 😁🖤

[rimorob]

I loved the book! I can't wait to see what Ben Mendelsohn and Cynthia Erivo do with Ralph and Holly. I am beyond excited!

[steffendass]

Just finished the last episode and man, what a terrific show this is. Come on HBO: you dropped the ball by not getting your hands on The Dark Tower. The Amazon series has collapsed, so get on that pronto. Also, Ben Mendelsohn and Cynthia Erivo deserve some sort of Emmy recognition for their performances.

[wjveryzer]

Lots of peeps dont know but ep 5 leaked early and its fantastic!

[watchwmn]

Outsider, loved the book, lovin' the series. My favorite thing? A good story. Thanks from a constant reader.

[Hey_its_Koda]

Im hooked. I love his books. I believe in a supernatural universe. Things unexplained.

[marleneg]

The use of music in this feature is top notch.