I’m hearing from folks who are adoring the series! They still can’t believe that they are seeing their favorite characters in the flesh and they believe that the show is doing a great job. In fact, they are constantly pointing out how, in some ways, the show is better than the books because seeing action and hearing dialogue helps them fill in the gaps that naturally occur when a story is told from one character’s viewpoint. They delight in the visual feast they have been presented with and find themselves looking forward to watching the episodes to see how things are the same AND different. They don’t always like everything and wish some scenes would be included, but if they aren’t …they can let it go. They are able to enjoy both book and show.
Other folks fear that the show runners have taken Jamie and Claire too far away from the couple the book lovers know them to be! I know this because I’ve heard form some of these folks too!
This past episode of Outlander 2.2 “Not in Scotland Anymore” received mixed reviews by fans and critics alike. After I wrote my own reflection on the episode, I began reading what other folks thought. Wow. I’m still struck by the sheer amount of articles available to read! There was a lot of repetition in the responses and that leads me to believe that their might be validity to both the negative and positive critiques.
Wow! What a great way to end Droughtlander! I was in a theater with several hundred other fans in NYC watching Outlander 2.1 on the big screen! I was amused when we all sighed, giggled, and cheered at the same time! All around me fans were murmuring , ” Oh, Frank you’re breaking my heart”. Like Frank or dislike Frank, you have to admit it was a powerful performance and, in my opinion, a powerful adaptation. Ron Moore’s version of Diana Gabaldon’s story left me convinced that Frank, at least on some level, believed Claire’s story, “it’s a wonderful example of 17th century clothing, where did you get it?” Where indeed. I walked out of that theater with some very happy and excited fans. We just all knew this was gonna be good.
We are a mere three days away from Outlander’s premiere on April 9th on Starz! The anticipation is almost unbearable! I know we all have certain scenes we are looking forward to, dialogue we can’t wait to hear, characters we want to meet, and a particular red dress we want to see at court! I’ve been wiling away the hours thinking about what the season will bring and what I HOPE it will bring.
I read my first critique of Outlander Season 2 yesterday. I have to say it was with trepidation that I clicked the link. The title of the article lead me to believe it was positive, but experience has taught me to withhold judgement on these things. Too often, I find myself wondering if the reviewer had watched the same show I had. The oft used “pop culture” language sets my teeth on edge and I still have issues with how they address the fact that a majority of viewers are female ( at least I think that is still true, I haven’t seen statistics lately). Some of the new buzz words being used to describe the show are “female-centric” and “genre-bending” and so far, I’m not foaming at the mouth or rolling my eyes every time I see them used.
It was a predominately positive review…whew….I was relieved.
This morning someone I follow on Facebook posted this statement, “The term March Madness has taken on a whole new meaning for me.” I believe I laughed out loud because I knew EXACTLY what she was talking about. She and I have been part of the craziness that is leading up to Tartan Week in NYC.
First, let me say that I signed up to go to Tartan Week BS (Before Sam) because the gals in my local fan group, OH-landers (hey girls hey!), said of all the Scottish related events they had attended including Outlander events -THIS- was by far the most fun they had together. Looking at the pictures they shared from last year and reading stories of their adventures, it sure did look and sound like they had fun! My local group had joined forces with other local groups who had formed a new group called Outlanders United. They were the folks that asked the Tartan Week Committee if we could be part of the parade. Starz was a sponsor last year and the lucky Outlander fans that attended got to represent with banners and spiffy t-shirts!
It has already begun! The memes, the polls, the conversations comparing Roger to Jamie are circulating throughout the fandom social media platforms. Most have taken pains to make sure everyone understands these comparisons are about the characters and not the actors playing them, but I have my suspicions. If we are talking about the actor’s looks well, really that’s just personal preference isn’t it? However, if we are really talking about the characters? That could be fun!
So, I asked some Outlander book fans on Facebook and Twitter to help me sort out which character was the most manly, emotionally mature, intelligent, funny, and skilled.
Of course we don’t have any pictures of Rik Rankin as Professor Wakefield yet, so I’m borrowing some pics from his Twitter and Google!
WE HAVE BREE! Starz announced the casting of one of Outlander’s most important roles today! Sophie Skelton is going to play Brianna Randall Fraser the daughter of Jamie and Claire Fraser. She is described as a newcomer and I have to say I’m glad to not have a lot of other roles competing with her portrayal of Bree. I read her IMBD and was tickled to find she has older brothers named Sam and Roger. LOL, it’s kismet! I was impressed with the fact that academically she could have chosen any course of study and chose to act. I think that bodes well for us fans and for her suitability to play Bree. It was exciting to put Sophie’s picture side by side with Rik Rakin who plays Roger Wakefield MacKenzie. We’ve waited a long time to see them together!
My niece sent me a pictures of her touching standing stones at a Renaissance fair in Texas. She is one of my Outlander recruits and she knew I would appreciate her little inside joke about wanting to fall through the stones and find Jamie.
Wow….what a difference a few days can make! I am reminded of the first premier Outlander folks attended. That weekend fans suddenly found themselves awash in images, and interviews, and anticipation! I can remember joking that I had a headache from all the goodness imbibing. These last few days have held a bit of that excitement for me. How appropriate were Jamie and Claire’s first lines on the new trailer because yes, it is all beginning again! So, today I feel the need to metaphorically toast “To new beginnings” and another season of Outlander.
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