TV series · 2020 · HBO
Is The Outsider based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Outsider is based on the book The Outsider by Stephen King (2018).
The TV series premiered in 2020 on HBO.
The book behind The Outsider
The Outsider
by Stephen King · first published 2018 · horror fiction, crime fiction
2018 horror novel by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is The Outsider based on a book?
Yes. The Outsider is based on the book The Outsider by Stephen King (2018).
Who wrote the book The Outsider is based on?
The Outsider was written by Stephen King and first published in 2018.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Outsider before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)