
EPISODE 1.1
The Void
Wyoming rancher Royal Abbott discovers an unfathomable mystery at the
... More edge of his property, setting in motion a catastrophic chain of events.LessJosh Brolin leads this American small-town suspense series as Royal Abbott, a rancher fighting for his land and family who discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming's wilderness. Co-stars Lili Taylor and Imogen Poots.
At the onset of the series, the Abbotts are coping with the disappearance of daughter-in-law Rebecca. They are pushed further to the brink when the Tillersons (the gaudy owners of the neighboring profit-driven ranch) make a play for their land. An untimely death in the community sets off a chain of tension-filled events, and seemingly small-town, soil-bound troubles come to a head with the arrival of a mysterious black void in the Abbotts’ west pasture. Wild revelations unfold as Royal fights to protect his family; through his eyes, we begin to see how time contains secrets held in the past and unsettling mysteries foreshadowed.
LessAs well as being arguably the best screen use of Josh Brolin yet, this heady neo-western knows how to keep viewers hooked with an original mystery while still honouring the heritage of the western genre.
It’s Yellowstone meets The Twilight Zone in the guise of a thrilling, thought-provoking western sci-fi that looks set to reward close attention.
Full reviewEven as the soapy interpersonal stories ramp up, there’s a nagging feeling Outer Range never goes far enough.
Full reviewJosh Brolin and Imogen Poots are both impressive, but this show plods along like Twin Peaks without the humour.
Full reviewFlashes of dark humour and just plain surrealness keep the show from stalling, but it's a slow burn with many burning questions.
Full reviewSquanders an evocative setting and some fun twists on portentous take-forever storytelling that prioritizes hints over character depth.
Full reviewA long and sometimes frustrating climb before we get to a handful of fantastically surprising twists.
Full reviewA big ol’ gaping mystery is making things weird on the Abbott family ranch: Josh Brolin gets to the bottom of it.
Not only does it honour the western genre, it’s also a work of super trippy science fiction.
Outer Range: Season 1 is available to stream in Australia now on Prime Video.
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