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Outlander - Series 1 - RTE2 October 21st at 11pm
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If there are any Irish fans of this great series written by Diana Gabaldon we are in luck. The first series starts on RTE 2 next Tuesday.
I cannot wait to see it. The reviews have been great, it is very true to the book, apparently. Plus our own Catriona Balfe plays Claire.
I cannot wait to see it. The reviews have been great, it is very true to the book, apparently. Plus our own Catriona Balfe plays Claire.
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Not really sure, unless it's because of strong violence/adult themes, but even then I would have thought 10pm would be appropriate.
Really hope it does well, they need to promote it more than they are doing.
back to 18th century Scotland:
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/outlander-role-a-perfect-fit-for-irish-star-balfe-292057.html
It's got some very good reviews- currently a 90% at Rotten Tomatoes:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/outlander/s01/
In the US some had trouble understand the Scottish accents.
Frank was nicer than he came across in the book; Claire was a little lacking for me but has promise; Not enough Jamie!!
And it was nice to see
was never bored- the acting for everyone (especially Balfe and Menzies) was
great, and the cinematography was wonderful. I shall definitely be watching
next week!
the Laird try to prise info out of Claire.
Also, Jamie's a wanted man. And the Laird wants Claire to be his healer-so
she ain't going anywhere. Another good episode.
Also, when I noticed the Laird was walking in an odd manner I thought
"Maybe he has gout? " but it's actually Toulouse-Lautrec Syndrome (interesting-
given Diana Gabaldon has a background in biology).
I actually flinched at the sight of the scars on Jamie's back - very well done, as are Colm's legs.
They are showing the first 8 episodes now, then there will be a break and the last 8 will be shown early next year, I think.
It has been renewed for a second series already - Yay!!
Really? I have no problem understanding the Scottish accents. I could
understand Trainspotting - Outlander isn't gonna be a problem!
boy-you're either gonna get poisoned or ear-nailed.
Also, how great is Geillis? You'd never know the actress playing her is
Dutch-her accent is superb.
I thought Geillis was fab too but isn't she supposed to have blonde hair?? A small thing, I know.
Father Bain was every bit as vile as I thought he would be
You can really see Jamie falling for Claire and she is not blind to his charms, either!!
I loved Colm's " does my arse offend you too" line!!
I haven't actually read the original novels by Diana Gabaldon , so I wouldn't know.
Anyone who has, please use SPOILER TAGS when discussing the books, as not
all of us on this thread have read the "Outlander" series. Thanks.
plot strands (Claire's escape, the Gathering, and the boar hunt) together in a satisfactory
way. Still, next ep looks promising.
Also, did anyone spot Diana Gabaldon's cameo at the Gathering?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spcuB5rE0as
I'm looking forward to seeing some more stunning Scottish scenery as they go rent collecting in next week's episode!
Make that "November 25th's episode" - sports mean it's been delayed. You'd think
RTE would at least have the courtsey to tell us last week. >:(
Actually, something I hope "Outlander" doesn't do is something depictions
of the "Forty-Five" often do, which is depict it solely as a conflict between
the Scottish and English. Although most of Charles' supporters were
Scots, there were also some English Jacobites supporting him (Including
the famous "Manchester Regiment":
http://www.jacobites.net/col-francis-townley.html).
Conversely, many Scots were against the Jacobite cause, and a large
number of the Duke of Cumberland's army at Culloden were
made up of Scottish soldiers.
1. The stunning Highland scenery and
2. The scene of Claire and Frank walking around Culloden Field. So poignant. I have been there myself and it is very moving. It was lovely to see a 1940s version of it too.
I thought it was quite a strong ep. We got to see Claire interacting with the
Scottish peasant women, which I thought was well-done. Historical
dramas usually focus on monarchs, war leaders and aristocrats, so it was nice to see
some "ordinary folk" for a change.
Also, Claire knows the Jacobite cause is going to end in disaster...but
what can she do? I assume she isn't able to change history and return
to a 1945 with a Stuart dynasty on the throne, so what's gonna happen
now?
Also, what a great cliffhanger! :cool:
Yes, great cliffhanger. You can see she is a bit conflicted in her loyalties now.
pull off the nice Frank and the monstrous Jack Randall and make them completely
distinct characters.
Also, we have a marriage of convenience coming up...although it's no spoiler
to say it'll turn into more than that.
The way he was going on about Jamie's back being an excuisite work of art made me shudder. He really is a sadist.
Can't wait for the wedding episode!!
the sex scenes did feel integral to the story- "The Wedding" wouldn't have
worked if you removed the lovemaking scenes from the story.
Also, Jamie learned about sex from farm animals. Nowadays, young men
have internet p*rn and embarassed dads for that kind of thing.
I did like the gag about getting the priest to do the wedding by promising
to do up his workplace.
The one thing I was a bit disappointed by was that in the book
Other than that I loved it. Ned Gowan and the "hoor" was hilarious!!
Frank, and that scene in the stones where he heard Claire's voice was really
poignant.
The ending though...it was somewhat abrupt and worse, had a prurient
and cliched nature that the show
has previously avoided (our terrified, injured and half-naked heroine
is about to be raped until her male partner arrives). It's not
that Claire being in danger is the problem: given that we have
previously seen this show depict a strong heroine, it seems inappropriate
to end the first half on the image of a bruised, half-naked Claire lying
prone on a table at a male antagoinist's mercy.
IMO, it would have been better if Claire had ended up in the Castle and just have Black
Jack arrive there and see her-then cut to credits.
That would leave the audience wondering
going "How the f*ck is Claire going
to get outta this situation?"
Still, a fairly good first eight episodes. If Moore and co. keep up the quality,
I think "Outlander will be a fixture on our screen for a good few years. :cool:
I loved the Hugh Monroe scene and the gift of the dragonfly in amber he gave Claire, I always wanted to see that!
The attempted rape scene was well done, as was Claire's reaction to it (and Jamie's - you could see his rage and frustration at not being able to help her) and then at the end when he appears at the window to save her from Black Jack - wonderful stuff!!
How long will we have to wait for the last 8 episodes?? They are not being shown in the US until April.
I'm loving this so much - can't wait to see Lallybroch but dreading Wentworth prison.