Drama

When Does Outsiders Season 3 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Outsiders was cancelled — there is no Season 3.

IMDb

7.4/10

Seasons

2

Episodes

26

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Genres
Drama
First aired
2016-01-26
Last aired
2017-04-25
Runtime
Rated
TV-MA

Awards 1 nomination total

Predictive Logic Analysis

Outsiders has been cancelled. The series will not continue, and Season 3 is not in development.

What is Outsiders about?

Outsiders is a raw, unapologetic drama that plunges viewers into the violent and insular world of the Farrell clan, a multigenerational family of Appalachian outsiders who have carved out an autonomous existence in the remote hills, answerable to no one but themselves. The show's central tension springs from the collision between this fiercely independent mountain dynasty and the creeping encroachment of the outside world—whether through law enforcement, development, or the simple reality that isolation cannot be maintained indefinitely. What hooks audiences is the exploration of a genuinely alien subculture with its own codes, rituals, and ruthless logic, presented not as quaint Americana or cautionary tale but as a complex society worthy of serious dramatic examination.

The show's aesthetic is deliberately harsh and unglamorous, eschewing the glossy prestige-drama formula in favor of a grittier, more naturalistic approach that mirrors its setting. Created by Peter Mattei, Outsiders builds its world through accumulated detail and behavioral texture rather than exposition, trusting viewers to navigate the Farrell family's web of relationships and power dynamics without hand-holding. The tone walks a difficult line between dark family saga and regional crime drama, anchored by David Morse's formidable presence as the patriarchal Big Foster and Ryan Hurst's volatile turn as his son, characters who embody the show's central paradox: brutal men bound by genuine, complicated love.

With a respectable IMDb score of 7.4 and a devoted if modest viewership, Outsiders earned critical appreciation for its commitment to exploring unexplored terrain in American drama, refusing to condescend to or sentimentalize its characters. The show found its champions among viewers hungry for something genuinely different, though its uncompromising vision and niche appeal limited its mainstream reach on the WGN America platform. It stands as a singular entry in the post-prestige-TV landscape—a show that arrived with serious ambitions and maintained them throughout its two-season run, never diluting its vision for broader accessibility.

Created by Peter Mattei

Themes

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Best & worst episodes

Outsiders seasons

Season 12016 · 13 ep
  • 1. Farrell Wine2016-01-26 · ★ 6.7
  • 2. Doomsayer2016-02-02 · ★ 8.3
  • 3. Messengers2016-02-09 · ★ 7.8
  • 4. Rubberneck2016-02-16 · ★ 8.1
  • 5. Demolition2016-02-23 · ★ 6.6
  • 6. Weapons2016-03-01 · ★ 8.1
  • 7. Decomp of a Stuck Pig2016-03-08 · ★ 7.3
  • 8. It's Good to Be King2016-03-15 · ★ 8.1
  • 9. Trust2016-03-22 · ★ 7.7
  • 10. Day Most Blessed2016-03-29 · ★ 8.3
  • 11. Mortar2016-04-05 · ★ 8.0
  • 12. All Hell2016-04-12 · ★ 8.6
  • 13. Long Live the Bren'in2016-04-19 · ★ 7.2
Season 22017 · 13 ep
  • 1. And the Three Shall Save You2017-01-24 · ★ 6.8
  • 2. Shadowside2017-01-31 · ★ 7.5
  • 3. Banishment2017-02-07 · ★ 7.0
  • 4. How We Hunt2017-02-14 · ★ 7.6
  • 5. We Are Kinnah2017-02-21 · ★ 8.0
  • 6. Kill or Be Killed2017-02-28 · ★ 7.6
  • 7. Home for Supper2017-03-07 · ★ 8.2
  • 8. Healing2017-03-14 · ★ 8.5
  • 9. Loyal to the Bone2017-03-21 · ★ 7.6
  • 10. Stranger in a Strange Land2017-04-04 · ★ 8.0
  • 11. The Run2017-04-11 · ★ 8.2
  • 12. What Must Be Done2017-04-18 · ★ 8.0
  • 13. Unbroken Chain2017-04-25 · ★ 7.8

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Outsiders cast

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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

Danielle Brickman

Big Fosters Girlfriend

Laurie Klatscher

Emelye

Mark Jeffrey Miller

Mark Jeffrey Miller

Krake

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    When does Outsiders Season 3 come out?
    Outsiders was cancelled — there is no Season 3.
    Is Outsiders renewed or cancelled?
    Outsiders has been cancelled. No further seasons are planned.
    How many seasons of Outsiders are there?
    Outsiders has aired 2 seasons so far.
    How many episodes of Outsiders are there?
    There are 26 episodes of Outsiders across 2 seasons.
    Who created Outsiders?
    Outsiders was created by Peter Mattei.
    Where can I watch Outsiders?
    Outsiders is available to stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
    What is Outsiders's IMDb rating?
    Outsiders holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 from 9,680 votes.