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The Outlaws

2021 – 2024Show3 seasons17 episodesTV-MA

ComedyCrime
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic756.6Rotten Tomatoes86%81%

A melancholic, moving comedy series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

3 seasons · 17 episodes · best: S2E6 "Episode #2.6" 8.4

Episodes

7.8
7.9
7.8

Story

Cleaning up their act is dirty work.

Seven strangers from different walks of life - people who would never normally interact - are forced to work together to renovate a derelict community centre. They resent the menial physical labour and they resent each other. But when one of their number gets dragged into a dangerous world of organised crime, they unite in ways none of them thought possible.

Feels like

  • Bittersweet Workplace Comedy
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Melancholic Humor
  • British Social Realism
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Sharp Dialogue Writing
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Subtle Class Commentary
  • Understated Romance
  • Culturally Specific Satire

Cast

24 of 125 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Butler, Alicia MacDonald, Stephen Merchant
Written by
Stephen Merchant, John Butler, Nikita Lalwani
Produced by
Nickie Sault, Frances du Pille
Music by
Dan Jones, Stew Jackson

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Facts

October 25, 2021 · June 27, 2024 · Ended

First aired
October 25, 2021
Last aired
June 27, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 17 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Happy Ending Override, Sticky Fingers +9

  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Happy Ending Override
  • Sticky Fingers
  • Heel Realization
  • Grail in the Garbage
  • "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot
  • Shipper on Deck
  • Small Name, Big Ego
  • Knight of Cerebus
  • Odd Couple
  • The Reveal
  • My Greatest Failure

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Outlaws?"

Questions about The Outlaws

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Outlaws?

PrimeKanopy

In the United States, The Outlaws streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is The Outlaws worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 75).

How long does it take to watch The Outlaws?

16 h

About 16 hours: 17 episodes in 3 seasons of about 58 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2024.

Will The Outlaws make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is The Outlaws plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Outlaws use?

Bitch in Sheep's ClothingHappy Ending OverrideSticky FingersHeel RealizationGrail in the Garbage"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotShipper on DeckSmall Name, Big EgoKnight of CerebusOdd CoupleThe RevealMy Greatest Failureand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Happy Ending Override, and Sticky Fingers.