The Outsider Ending Explained, Everything You Need to Know
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Updated Jul 22, 2024
The Outsider Ending Explained
In The Outsider, the story centers on a mysterious crime that turns out to be caused by a supernatural creature called EI Cuco. EI Cuco can shape-shift and take on the identity of Terry Maitland to commit the murder. Despite Terry's innocence, he is killed by the victim's brother, Ollie. Detective Ralph Anderson and lawyer Howard Salmon, along with investigators Holly Gibney and Alec Pelley, discover EI Cuco's true nature.
They find that EI Cuco feeds on the pain of others and has been controlling people like Jack Hoskins. In the finale, Ralph and Holly track EI Cuco to its hideout in a cave. The creature begins to transform into a new person, Claude Bolten. The ending leaves EI Cuco's ultimate fate uncertain.
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The Outsider Plot
The Outsider follows a small town shocked by the brutal murder of an 11-year-old boy. Evidence points to a well-liked teacher, Terry Maitland, but he has a strong alibi. Detective Ralph Anderson investigates and discovers a supernatural entity called El Cuco, which can shape-shift and feed on grief.
As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that El Cuco is behind the murder. Terry is killed by the victim's family, and Ralph, along with others, tries to stop El Cuco. The series ends with them tracking El Cuco to its lair, but its fate is left uncertain.
The Outsider Cast
Actor |
Character |
| Cynthia Erivo | Holly Gibney |
| Marc Menchaca | Jack Hoskins |
| Julianne Nicholson | Glory Maitland |
| Jeremy Bobb | Alec Pelley |
| Ben Mendelsohn | Ralph Anderson |
| Jason Bateman | Terry Maitland |
| Bill Camp | Howie Salomon |
| Mare Winningham | Jeannie Anderson |
| Paddy Considine | Claude Bolton |
| Yul Vazquez | Yunis Sablo |
Where to Watch the Outsider?
Viewers can watch The Outsider by renting or purchasing it on Amazon, Google Play, and Vudu. The show originally aired on HBO but is no longer available for streaming on HBO Max. To watch it, you’ll need to either rent individual episodes or buy the entire season on these platforms. Simply search for The Outsider on your chosen service and choose the option that best fits your needs.
The Outsider Miniseries
The Outsider is a TV miniseries based on Stephen King's novel. It aired on HBO from January 12 to March 8, 2020. The show is about a murder investigation that leads to discovering a supernatural being called EI Cuco. The series stars Ben Mendelsohn, Cynthia Erivo, and Jason Bateman, who also directed some episodes.
It has 10 episodes and was created by Richard Price. The story mixes crime drama with horror and mystery. The show was produced by several companies, including MRC Television.
