Outlander Episode 205: UNTIMELY RESURRECTION throws down the gauntlet. Just when Claire thinks the only thing she has to worry about is an old lover, a dark figure from the Frasers' past returns with a wicked smirk and a matching ego. Claire and Jamie's newfound harmony is placed into jeopardy when Frank's imperiled past collides with Claire's dubious future and Jamie's destructive present.…
Episode 204: LA DAME BLANCHE is a treat for book lovers, showcasing several favorite scenes straight from the novel – Jamie's "blade of grass" monologue being the most noteworthy. The moment he finds out Randall is still alive, the energy of the show changes dramatically. The isolation and gloominess subside. Even Murtagh recognizes the change. Written by Toni Graphia (who…
Before we get started, I'd like to acknowledge James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser's 295th birthday today. As I have always favored mature Jamie, these excerpts from Diana Gabaldon's The Fiery Cross seem the most appropriate compilation of words to borrow for the occasion - an endearing and touching peek at Claire and Jamie on his big 5-0. Jamie…
In Episode 203: USEFUL OCCUPATIONS AND DECEPTIONS, Sam Heughan's Jamie spends most of his time drinking, drinking then drinking some more. He's very isolated in this episode, single-handedly attempting to stop a large scale Jacobite invasion. What's most interesting about this episode (at least, to me) is Sam's political persona. We all revel in his charisma and…
Episode #203: USEFUL OCCUPATIONS AND DECEPTIONS introduces three beloved characters to the Outlander saga – our favorite pickpocket Fergus (played by adorable French actor Romann Berrux), Mother Hildegard (the incomparable role taken on perfectly by English actress Frances De La Tour) and, of course, puss-smelling canine medical assistant Bouton (aka Scamp). Written by Anne Kenney and directed by Metin…
Episode 202: NOT IN SCOTLAND ANYMORE explodes with vibrancy, culture, intrigue, darkness and a lot more humor. My favorite scene involves Jamie running into his old crush, Annalise de Marillac, at court. Sam Heughan's expressions are priceless and jump from one hilarious face to the next. Personally, I think Murtagh steals the show. This is my favorite…
Outlander Season 2 is in full swing. I finally managed to hobble together 30 Top Looks from Episode 201: THROUGH A GLASS, DARKLY. Due to the darkish nature of the episode and the limited screen time in the eighteenth century, I had to fill in some spots with a few other characters. As the season progresses,…
If you're a fan of Outlander (if . . . hee hee), you know the Season 2 on-air premiere is fast approaching. Given that, I decided to rev up my blogging engine following a wonderful Tribute to Outlander in Beverly Hills at the Writer's Guild Theater Thursday evening with executive show runner Ron Moore, co-executive producer Maril Davis, producer/ writer Matt Roberts, co-executive…
Principle photography for Outlander Season 2 is underway and has been for several weeks. Most of you have read the novel on which S2 is based: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon. But some of you prefer to let the story unfold through the television series. If you are part of the latter group, you have quite a…
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