THE OUTSIDER
HBO, 9:00 p.m. ET
This is the penultimate episode of this limited series, and we are indeed getting close to the pivotal part of the plot. The shape-shifting evil creature has begun evolving into his chosen next victim, but Holly (Cynthia Erivo) and company have identified and taken custody of that victim, providing him with an airtight alibi against whatever crimes the shapeshifter might commit in his name – and his apparent, duplicate body. And this week, that leads to a confrontation, as the evil spirit is flushed out from his hiding place. It’s a sinister series, aided by Stephen King’s original story, Richard Price’s adaptation, and some very unsettling music on the soundtrack.