HBO’s ‘The Outsider’ asks, “What is Grief?”

Now, you all are here to read my review of the first 6 episodes of HBO’s new series based on the Stephen King novel The Outsider. However, I want to say a few things before I get into this: First, I love horror, sci-fi, fantasy and the like. I even bring it into my college classes, and my students love it. That said, a series based on anything Stephen King related I was pretty sure was going to be a safe bet for me to like. Second, I have no idea how many episodes will be in the season (wiki has 10 listed). As I said, I only have access to the first 6. These episodes probably don’t give the full breath of the show/series as with any new show it has to get its footing by building the world, and with Stephen King, that world-building can usually be very slow and methodical. Lastly, I have not read the novel for The Outsider, so everything I’m going to be talking about will be coming directly from the show, and my opinions (which are my own) will only be about what I have seen. *Light spoilers like the healthy dressing that should be on your salad*

What’s Going on in Georgia The mutilated body of a young boy named Frankie Peters is found in the woods, evidence is collected, witnesses questioned, and a suspect is arrested. The perpetrator is revealed to be English teacher, little league coach, husband, and father Terry Maitland (Jason Bateman; Arrested Development). For Detective Ralph Anderson (Ben Mendelsohn; Captain Marvel), it’s an open and shut case. Frank has left fingerpr…