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Outsiders

Outsiders

20166.52 Seasons26 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

A struggle for power and control set in the rugged and mysterious hills of Appalachia, "Outsiders" tells the story of the Farrell clan, a family of outsiders who've been in these parts since before anyone can remember. Living off the grid and above the law on their mountaintop homestead, they'll protect their world and defend their way of life using any means necessary.

Created by Paul Giamatti
NetworksWGN America

Top Cast

David Morse

David Morse

Big Foster

Ryan Hurst

Ryan Hurst

Lil’ Foster

Gillian Alexy

Gillian Alexy

G'Winveer

Kyle Gallner

Kyle Gallner

Hasil

Thomas M. Wright

Thomas M. Wright

Sheriff Wade Houghton, Jr

Christina Jackson

Christina Jackson

Sally-Ann

D

Danielle Brickman

Big Fosters Girlfriend

L

Laurie Klatscher

Emelye

Mark Jeffrey Miller

Mark Jeffrey Miller

Krake

Themes & Keywords

sheriffappalachiahomesteaderoutsideroff the gridmountaintopadmiring

About Outsiders

Outsiders is a drama series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of sheriff, appalachia, homesteader, outsider, off the grid, mountaintop. Created by Paul Giamatti, it stars David Morse, Ryan Hurst, Gillian Alexy. A struggle for power and control set in the rugged and mysterious hills of Appalachia, "Outsiders" tells the story of the Farrell clan, a family of outsiders who've been in these parts since before anyone can remember. Living off the grid and above the law on their mountaintop homestead, they'll protect their world and defend their way of life using any means necessary.

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