My biggest complaint with The Outsider is that it seemed like it should've been wrapped up in 8 episodes, but HBO had paid for 10. In all fairness, I am an avid Stephen King reader and had already read the book, so I may not be able to look at it as objectively as a non-reader. I believe the directing, casting, acting, and effects were great, and I really enjoyed the first 6 episodes, but after that it seemed to start to drag for me. That's also when the story-line and character differences between the novel and the show started to become more obvious, and probably plays a part in my opinion. I loved Justine Lupe as Holly in the Mr. Mercedes series, and really liked the slightly different approach to her character, and personality Cynthia Erivo brought to the table for The Outsider. Jason Bateman has really solidified his place as a leading actor over the course of my life and his brief performance in this series was a welcome surprise, and just as awesome as his parts in Arrested Development and Ozark.