The Outsider

1983Show1 season6 episodes

76
GreatGoodWatch score
76
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

London-based journalist, Frank Scully, arrives in Wrathdale expecting to visit his friend Donald Harper for a few days en route to Scotland, where Frank plans to finally write his novel. But when the death of the Mickelthorpe Messenger's fire-and-brimstone editor leaves its new owner in a lurch, Donald persuades Frank to stay on as temporary editor.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Facts

September 30, 1983 · November 4, 1983 · Ended

First aired
September 30, 1983
Last aired
November 4, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

Demoted to Extra, Red Right Hand, Honor Before Reason +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Outsider worth watching?"

Questions about The Outsider

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Outsider worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.2).

How long does it take to watch The Outsider?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1983.

What tropes does The Outsider use?

Demoted to ExtraRed Right HandHonor Before ReasonAlone with the PsychoWould Hurt a ChildAmbiguous EndingMissing ReflectionIdiot BallHumanshiftingAgent ScullyDeath by AdaptationAmbiguously Jewishand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Demoted to Extra, Red Right Hand, and Honor Before Reason.