I decided to watch this show because I was looking for a short tv series and I was impressed by the positive reviews.
'The Outs' met my expectations and left me positively surprised, therefore I suggest this miniseries to everyone, since it is realistic, sincere and really sweet.
The protagonists are just average guys, looking for a trustworthy partner, and the gay ones, hardly never extravagant, can be described by the word "sweet".
In spite of many other gay characters in movies and shows, I can recognize myself in some of them.
Watch it, it's worth it ;)
4 Reviews
the most emotional gay-themed series
wangdichaoyang9 March 2013
Warning: Spoilers
This is the second time I watch this series and I don't understand why there are no reviews under this title. I love it so much and my heart aches and relieves along the way.
Compared with the other gay themed web series the Hunting Season, The Outs is really about sentiments and relationships. (Where the other is basically about sex.) And I love The Outs much better than the other. Jack and Mitchell just broke up from a serious long-term relationship and the show is all about the two of them figuring things out after the break up. They cannot put up with each other anymore but clearly still got feelings for each other. Jack met a nice guy during his slutty phase and Mitchell called Jack after a party, drunk. (Other events happened during the 6 episodes of course) So that's their story, complicated but not too much, and above all, real and moving.
Among all the 6 high quality episodes, the episode 5 is so thoughtfully schemed that I think it's a "movie level". The time line is out of order in a good way, so that the audiences are left sad and shocked as Mitchell was at the ending scene. Also, the details are reminding us which part of story it is telling. (for example, the letter board, first the board reads, OOPS and later, when Mitchell was dragging the O to the OPS, we knew the time had gone back)
Maybe it's just me, but many scenes make my heart hurts and my guts churn. Like when Jack cuddled with that cute guy who said "chill" in his sleep (I didn't caught his name) and when they were in the café and the cute guy tried to hold Jack's hand and Jack shunned out of shame and complicated, self-conscious thinkings. Still, The Outs is a good laugh. Oona and the campy boss of Mitchell's (and other scenes)are definitely hilarious. And at last, when Mitchell leans to compliment on Jack's seeing someone new, all I could do was smile, feel sad and relieved at the same time.
I was surprised to find out Adam Goldman was the creator of the show and also the leading actor (Mitchell). He must be very talented. It was suggested in the end of episode 6 that there will be a special episode this year (2013). I am very anxiously looking forward to that and can't wait to share it with my best friend.(Who obviously is a girl.)So...take it good one!
Compared with the other gay themed web series the Hunting Season, The Outs is really about sentiments and relationships. (Where the other is basically about sex.) And I love The Outs much better than the other. Jack and Mitchell just broke up from a serious long-term relationship and the show is all about the two of them figuring things out after the break up. They cannot put up with each other anymore but clearly still got feelings for each other. Jack met a nice guy during his slutty phase and Mitchell called Jack after a party, drunk. (Other events happened during the 6 episodes of course) So that's their story, complicated but not too much, and above all, real and moving.
Among all the 6 high quality episodes, the episode 5 is so thoughtfully schemed that I think it's a "movie level". The time line is out of order in a good way, so that the audiences are left sad and shocked as Mitchell was at the ending scene. Also, the details are reminding us which part of story it is telling. (for example, the letter board, first the board reads, OOPS and later, when Mitchell was dragging the O to the OPS, we knew the time had gone back)
Maybe it's just me, but many scenes make my heart hurts and my guts churn. Like when Jack cuddled with that cute guy who said "chill" in his sleep (I didn't caught his name) and when they were in the café and the cute guy tried to hold Jack's hand and Jack shunned out of shame and complicated, self-conscious thinkings. Still, The Outs is a good laugh. Oona and the campy boss of Mitchell's (and other scenes)are definitely hilarious. And at last, when Mitchell leans to compliment on Jack's seeing someone new, all I could do was smile, feel sad and relieved at the same time.
I was surprised to find out Adam Goldman was the creator of the show and also the leading actor (Mitchell). He must be very talented. It was suggested in the end of episode 6 that there will be a special episode this year (2013). I am very anxiously looking forward to that and can't wait to share it with my best friend.(Who obviously is a girl.)So...take it good one!
Best (gay) show I've seen in awhile
middlcr03 June 2013
Very well written, interesting, funny television show and surprisingly it's only online.
Highly recommend this mini-series for gays and straights (and of course all those in between) alike. Best look into the life of the modern, gay, big-city life
This show also features more of the average gay personalities, neither extremely feminine nor extremely masculine, and many of the characters are extremely likable
I've watched it twice and found both time just as interesting
It's not very long so well worth a shot!
Highly recommend this mini-series for gays and straights (and of course all those in between) alike. Best look into the life of the modern, gay, big-city life
This show also features more of the average gay personalities, neither extremely feminine nor extremely masculine, and many of the characters are extremely likable
I've watched it twice and found both time just as interesting
It's not very long so well worth a shot!
Compellingly cerebral
hddu10-819-3745815 March 2020
This is seriously one of those rare webseries that is as polished as it is compelling. Well written, superbly acted and professionally edited and executed in all aspects, the series touches on many topics surrounding relationships. Although the predominant and central relationship here is a gay soon-to-be-ex-couple, there are also heterosexual relationships as well. The only downside was the cliche/wimpy/narcissistic jewish characters (yup...this is NYC after-all) which were beyond predictable (I think at this point anyone could have written their dialogue). But extra points for using Erik Satie and working other very original topics into this series.
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