Outlander
UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 9 (Je Suis Prest)
June 5, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
“Je Suis Prest” reads the Fraser family motto. It’s a nice nod that the show embraces it for the title of Episode 9 of Season 2, as it tackles not just questions of families and loyalties, … Read More
Outlander renewed for seasons three and four
June 1, 2016 | David FarnorOutlander has been renewed for another two seasons.
The show, which spans the genres of romance, science fiction, history, and adventure, follows the story of Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), a married combat nurse from 1945, who is mysteriously swept back … Read More
UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 8 (The Fox’s Lair)
May 29, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
“They say insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result,” opines Claire in Episode 8 of Outlander Season 2. Which is partly why she and Jamie fled France to head … Read More
UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 7 (Faith)
May 22, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
Faith is the title of Episode 7 in Outlander Season 2 – and it more than lives up to it. After a slight step down in quality over recent weeks, the show’s second run rediscovers its … Read More
UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 6 (Best Laid Schemes)
May 15, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
“How did she forgive you?” goads Black Jack in Episode 6 of Outlander Season 2 – and it’s telling that this isn’t the question any of us have been thinking during this second run. If anything, … Read More
UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 5 (Untimely Resurrection)
May 8, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
Claire Fraser just might be the worst person ever. Not only is she happy to change the entire history of the world just to save her lover, she’s also willing to ruin a friend’s love life … Read More
UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 4 (La Dame Blanche)
May 1, 2016 | David FarnorThis contains minor spoilers. Read on for spoiler-filled additional notes.
There’s significantly less Bouton: The Marvellous Medicine Dog in Episode 4 of Outlander’s Season 2 – and that’s partly why it’s a slight disappointment.
Claire confesses to Jamie almost immediately … Read More
UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 3
April 24, 2016 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
“You’re keeping a secret to save his life.” So says Murtagh, after discovering that Jack Randall’s alive, and that Claire hasn’t told Jamie yet. Admit it. Was there ever any point where you actually thought Jack … Read More
UK TV review: Outlander: Season 2, Episode 2 (Not in Scotland Anymore)
April 17, 2016 | David FarnorThis is a spoiler-free review. Come back after the episode’s release for additional, spoilery notes.
The title of Outlander Season 2’s second episode promises new horizons – and it certainly delivers on those fronts. Well, in the bedroom department, anyway. … Read More
Sam Heughan launches #TartanTuesday as Outlander returns to Amazon Prime Video
April 12, 2016 | David FarnorScottish actor Sam Heughan is urging people across the UK to wear tartan every Tuesday for the next month.
The star of Outlander, and supporter of Bloodwise, today launches the initiative – clad in a bright red tartan scarf – … Read More