7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Outsider (2020)
The Outsider (2020)
Overview
When an insidious supernatural force edges its way into a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy, it leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe in.
Starring Cast
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
When an insidious supernatural force edges its way into a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy, it leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe in.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's narrative champions the protagonist's assimilation into a traditional, hierarchical criminal organization by embracing its strict code of loyalty and honor, aligning with conservative values of tradition and individual responsibility within an established order.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through the explicit racial recasting of a traditionally white character. However, its narrative primarily focuses on a supernatural crime drama and does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.
Secondary
Holly Gibney, a character established as white in Stephen King's source novels, is portrayed by a Black actress in the series adaptation. This constitutes a race swap.
The film portrays Christian faith as a significant aspect of characters' lives, offering comfort and a moral compass when confronted with supernatural evil. While faith is tested, the narrative treats it with respect, showing it as a valid means for characters to cope and seek understanding.
The series "The Outsider" does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is primarily focused on a supernatural crime investigation and the psychological impact on its characters, with no explicit exploration of queer identity or relationships.
The Outsider, a horror-mystery series, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a supernatural entity and a murder investigation, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel. All major characters, including Ralph Anderson and Holly Gibney, maintain their established genders from the source material in the on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.1
6.8
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