nemod12 For a show that got canceled i only take a few minutes to make a review.Because it's been in the rerun on the BBC , now 2015, i feel i need to say something about this show.Just short. It's a great show. A bit slow paced. But definitely a bit of an odd one. I liked it a lot.So maybe if people still write about it , maybe it will get a restart. But the chances of these things a very rare to zero. As with Stargate Universe , people who got hooked on these shows, will be punished when they pull it of the air.So the only down point is that you are better of not watching it. It's not finished an probably never will be. A shame.

phillspry I started watching this series and as it progressed it got better and better. The plot was very enthralling and kept me wanting to see more and more.The way the the story progresses with the 2 types of foes and how it all started was excellent. I was looking to see more of the turmoil between the two groups. After 3 episodes I was hooked well and truly. I was extremely disappointed that the series was terminated only after 8 episodes just at the point where a third element was added to the story line. I cannot understand why the TV stations start something and after a short time they decide to scrap it without any consultation to the many avid followers of the series. I do hope they reconsider and bring it back.

woc eht Outcasts is quite a refreshing take on human nature and society building. Good cinematography, stunning backdrops and a whole cast of interesting characters I'd actually want to have conversations with (not something common on television these days) saved an otherwise completely bleak first episode of betrayal, suspicion, obfuscation, lies, egotism and murder for me. As the characters and relationships continue to develop over the episodes, some more positive elements of human nature began to emerge, making this series more bearable. Intrigue and plots, big and small made for a really enjoyable series on the whole. It stands out amidst the staid brain-eroding elements and fluff repeating themselves on my television these days.

packdude I've seen all seasons of Spooks (aka MI-5) which is a pretty good piece of work from the BBC, along with some of their other works. However, this show is, ummm, not as good. Weird writing (I can't describe it any better than that), slow disconnected pace, a bit preachy, and acting extremes of wooden or crazy, except for Jamie Bamber of BSG fame. Despite having the most talent and audience connectivity of all the cast, they somehow managed to kill off his character in the first episode. Perhaps it was his choice. Or maybe he was just bait to get people watching the show?I'm sorry, but I have to say that Hermione Norris needs to retire, or do something else for a living. To steal an idea from one of my favorite YouTube producers, she's more like a giant walking Ambien pill than an actor. She was miscast a security operative in MI-5, and also in this series. When there are lots of strong intelligent women actors out there who would play that part much better, why her? Plus did I mention she's kind of boring? Sorry ma'am, but it's true.The music, cinematography, and other effects are well executed, with South Africa providing a fresh and unique filming backdrop. To their credit, the technical folks usually do a good job on films these days. It's the artistic content that so often needs a tune-up.I guess I can't totally dis the show, as it's still far better than anything I could ever produce. And it did have potential if it could have been improved over several seasons. Not all good TV shows have started out strong (JAG, Seinfeld, X-Files come to mind). And some good shows never made it past the first season (Firefly). But we'll never know what this could have become. I'm afraid Outcasts will be added to the ever-growing list of shows that help me zone out and go to sleep at night. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. I like something to help me unwind at night that has zero calories.