Seven strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol.Seven strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol.Seven strangers from different walks of life forced together to complete a community payback sentence in Bristol.
- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
- 5 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'The Outlaws' is praised for its comedy-drama blend, strong character development, and engaging plot. The diverse cast and actor chemistry are appreciated, along with the show's exploration of social issues and balance of humor with serious themes. However, some find the plot implausible and characters stereotypical. Critics also note slow pacing and insufficient humor. Despite these issues, many reviewers desire more seasons, reflecting a generally positive reception.
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This was such a pleasure. Of course, I'd watch anything with Christopher Walken in it, and he's typically fun here too. Amazingly fine acting by all involved. You find yourself caring for each of the characters, even if some seemed "weirdos." Good combination of clever humor and serious social issues, as well as personal drama. Seriously, I can't think of anything wrong with it. Have a ball!
This is a very pleasant show, it is a good change to all the hardcore action, sex and drama on modern TV.
If you need to give your brain a holiday and let a show just be easy watch this, occasionally very funny.
If you need to give your brain a holiday and let a show just be easy watch this, occasionally very funny.
I'm a red blooded American from Missouri and the strangest thing happened to me when I saw the film Shaun of the Dead. I went down the rabbit hole of British TV and movies and came out a better person. Life is doom and gloom in on the telly *as the Brits say* in America 24/7 on a loop and it is exhausting. These kind of shows you can just turn on and have a good time. It doesn't shy away from serious issues, but it takes them on differently than American TV and that is why British TV for the win. If you like British TV you'll like this. If you don't wtf are you watching it for?
The 1st ep might be a bit on the slow side while setting up what's in store with the following eps.
Steven unselfishly doesn't make himself the hero or even the main character. He dips in and out adding comic relief and giving all the actors a decent back story. He doesn't even give himself the best comedic scenes as there is plenty other light relief from some of the other actors from a fairly complex and dark story line and keeps you guessing till the end.
The adding of the absolute icon of Christopher Walken is class.
A defo binge worthy series.
If you don't like this then you need to take a look in the mirror and question your life choices.
Steven unselfishly doesn't make himself the hero or even the main character. He dips in and out adding comic relief and giving all the actors a decent back story. He doesn't even give himself the best comedic scenes as there is plenty other light relief from some of the other actors from a fairly complex and dark story line and keeps you guessing till the end.
The adding of the absolute icon of Christopher Walken is class.
A defo binge worthy series.
If you don't like this then you need to take a look in the mirror and question your life choices.
A novel comedy from Stephen Merchant in which a group of seven very different strangers complete community service together in Bristol.
It's not a pure comedy, it's a mix of comedy and drama. However, it has a good plot with some excellent characters. Christopher Walken is brilliant, Stephen Merchant is very funny, and the rest of the cast do a good job.
I just watched Season 2.
The story continues where it left off but this is not as good as Season 1. It lacks the novelty of the first season.
I was bored in parts although it gets better as it goes. Episodes can trundle along with rare moments of excitement. It's not really a comedy, it's a drama with some funny (rarely laugh out loud) moments.
A mixed cast, varying in quality but Merchant and Walken still stand out. Across both Seasons I'd give it a 7* but I wouldn't want to watch it again. It's not that great.
It's not a pure comedy, it's a mix of comedy and drama. However, it has a good plot with some excellent characters. Christopher Walken is brilliant, Stephen Merchant is very funny, and the rest of the cast do a good job.
I just watched Season 2.
The story continues where it left off but this is not as good as Season 1. It lacks the novelty of the first season.
I was bored in parts although it gets better as it goes. Episodes can trundle along with rare moments of excitement. It's not really a comedy, it's a drama with some funny (rarely laugh out loud) moments.
A mixed cast, varying in quality but Merchant and Walken still stand out. Across both Seasons I'd give it a 7* but I wouldn't want to watch it again. It's not that great.
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Did you know
- TriviaWriter Stephen Merchant has stated the idea for the show came to him as his mother used to do work overseeing community service, and thought about how having people from different walks of life placed into the same situation would make an interesting plot line.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The One Show: Episode dated 31 May 2022 (2022)
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- Беззаконники
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- Bristol, England, UK(Season 1)
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- Runtime58 minutes
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- 16:9 HD
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