Outcasts

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Created by one of the writers on Spooks, Outcasts is a new sci-fi drama set in 2040. With Earth doomed, a group of pioneers has settled on a new, life-sustaining planet. The settlers plan to create a better world, but bring their human frailties with them. The show was filmed in South Africa, and is a Kudos Film and Television production for BBC Wales and BBC America, co-produced by Film Afrika/ApolloMovie Beteiligungs.moreless
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S 1 :  Ep 8 Aired 3/13/11
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S 1 :  Ep 7 Aired 3/6/11
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S 1 :  Ep 4 Aired 2/15/11
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  • Should You Give Outcasts a Second Chance? 5

    Should You Give Outcasts a Second Chance?

    By Heather Hughes, Feb 16, 2011

    For many people, the first episode of Outcasts was their last. Millions tuned out, complaining it was slow and dull, making this Monday's instalment less popular than ITV's Biggest Loser--a huge blow to the BBC. The broadcaster is so disappointed… read more

  • Valentine's Day Viewing: What Should You Watch? 3

    Valentine's Day Viewing: What Should You Watch?

    By Ruth Margolis, Feb 12, 2011

    It's Valentine's Day so, naturally, you and your beloved are boycotting commercialism by staying in and eating on your laps. Or perhaps the nearest thing you have to a significant other is an inflatable exercise ball, so you've decided to… read more

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  • Too Dark, No humor

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    "Mediocre"
    By CTGEire, Sep 26, 2011 Report Abuse
    I'm trying to like this show. I want to like it. But it is too dark and has zero comic relief. It's a dangerous camp on an unknown hostile planet. The human race destroyed itself on Earth and this is another chance, but they brought with them representatives of every evil from Earth. The administrative overlord oppresses everyone with a police state 'for their own good'. The religious scumbag grows his flock and bides his time until he can start crucifying people. The rebels are genetic monsters and outcasts from the outcasts camp. And then each character has some dark weight on their souls. It is emotionally oppressive, so much so that it makes me a little sick by the end of the hour. Everyone goes about with furrowed brows and the weight of humanity's future, the dangers of the present, and their own demons bearing them down. Man, I'm about to puke from the oppressive drama, and I need something light to break it up and clear my pallet! I think that I am going to stop watching this show. It is physically harmful to feel this bad for a whole hour.moreless

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  • Pros: Acting & writing. Cons: Hair, makeup, and wardrobe.

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    "Great"
    By chaznet, Sep 26, 2011 Report Abuse
    It's not awful, but has a very 'low-budget' look. Fortunately it's balanced with good writing and acting. As long as this is kept as a mini-series and not dragged on, it could be quite enjoyable. During episode 1 I kept rewinding as I had the perception I was missing a lot of dialog, however, it's all explained in episode 2. Why? Not sure, doesn't add to the story, but at least it all gets explained.

    You do have to look the other way when it comes to little details. If you're uprooting to travel across space to start populating a new planet, I wouldn't think lipstick, makeup, and hair styling products would be something to use precious rocket fuel to transport, yet the female characters seem to have an endless supply of it. Even the male clones living in the dessert have taken time to make their hair spikey with mousse ;)

    Even the clothing is wrong. For deep space attire, it sure looks a lot like casual Friday at the office. Button-down shirts for the men? I guess when they figured out how to produce food, they moved on to button factories? It lacks the gritty realism one might expect when visually telling a story like this. Perhaps uniforms, with some of the characters having modified them to attempt individuality. The linen, pocketless, blazer worn worn by the female security director in one of the early scenes serves no functional purpose and will have you wondering how they iron all those clothes, or replace the buttons :)

    Attention-to-detail aside, it is a good story and well acted. If they attempt to drag it out over more than 1 series, it's a lost cause...moreless

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  • Any News on a Series 2?
    I believe the 8th episode was the last of the series 1 -- and with an ending like that I'm hoping they've started on a 2nd. Has a...
    By chaznet, Mar 14, 2011
    11/11/11
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  • Did it ends with a cliffhanger
    Just to knew before i start to watch.Thanks
    By trtoguz, Mar 24, 2011
    08/12/11
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  • Episode 3
    The series kinda ramped up with episode 3. An attempt at special effects, worked well with the story, some of it reminiscentof wha...
    By chaznet, Feb 14, 2011
    07/05/11
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  • Hiatus/TBD???
    According to BBC the series has been officialy cancelled. There will be no 2nd. season... Should the "Status" of this series be up...
    By mars_l, Jul 01, 2011
    07/01/11
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  • Initial Reactions
    Is it as bad as everyone's making out?
    By Heather_H, Feb 09, 2011
    06/30/11
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