Outlander 1-11 The Devil's Mark Thoughts, Screencaps and Poll!
What did you think of the episode?! Love to hear about it in the following poll and comments!
Poll Outlander 1-11 The Devil's Mark
Thoughts and Screencaps -
I LOVED it. I thought it was an AWESOME episode. I cried off and on from the beating up until the end.
First, though, at the trial - I will forever be frustrated with Claire's temper and tendency to speak when she should be quiet. Sometimes, I wish she'd just be quiet and think. But then I understand her frustration as well.
Ned was excellent! and the Priest's entrance!!! awesome!
There were also some nice scenes of Geillie and Claire in the thieves hole. You could tell how gradually they stopped blaming eachother and became united against the common enemy. Turning to eachother to give eachother strength on the second day. Also loved how Claire refused the hand up from the hole.
Jamie was BEAUTIFUL. And Geilie not being able to bear looking at Claire being beaten... And telling everyone that she was a witch. Can you imagine the strength of heart to not only be determined to save Claire but to "act the crazy witch" all the way to the pier? Laughing? *cries here*
The scene between Jamie and Claire at a glade was also beautifully done. Jamie asking her if she was a witch, and believing her when she told him the truth...
JAMIE: You were trying to get back to your husband... and I beat you for it.
Rest now. No one will harm ye. I'm here.
and that grin!
JAMIE: It would have been a good deal easier if you'd only been a witch.
I wasn't quite sure why Jamie was telling her about their life at Lallybroch if he was preparing to let her go. That was a bit puzzling, but maybe he was testing her reaction? Did he decide somewhere along the line that she looked as "adrift" as she felt and wanted to leave?
The scene by the fire ... I wondered if he was already trying to let go there by only giving her pleasure. Which made me tear up again. (Because I already knew what was about to happen :P)
JAMIE: Ready to go home?
Saying goodbye by the stones... such a beautiful scene. Jamie stopping her from touching the stone because he wasn't ready to let go *cries again* Seriously.
The last scene was very nice as well, although a bit of a let down after the former scenes but it gives us something to look forward to in the next ep, I guess :)
Some spoilery thoughts about the book - I can't help it! I need to vent.
[Spoiler (click to open)]There were a couple of scenes from the book I would have liked included - Like Jamie throwing the crucifix at Claire to prove she wasn't a witch, and Geilie dancing in the flames. I would have liked to hear some of Claire's thoughts as she was at the stones instead of having her decision be a surprise. Maybe we will get those later as she explains to Jamie.
I loved that they included those words by Jamie when he came to rescue Claire, I loved that they included the phrase "it would have been easier if you'd been a witch" but was a bit disappointed that they didn't include the bit about him protecting her even if she HAD been a witch. In the book, Ned's purpose was to stall for time with his endless speeches, which didn't come through very well. Him waving around a pistol at the end was very uncharacteristic. The priest... They didn't include his festering wound or Claire having "cursed" him, which was a bit disappointing.
Poll Outlander 1-11 The Devil's Mark
Thoughts and Screencaps -
I LOVED it. I thought it was an AWESOME episode. I cried off and on from the beating up until the end.
First, though, at the trial - I will forever be frustrated with Claire's temper and tendency to speak when she should be quiet. Sometimes, I wish she'd just be quiet and think. But then I understand her frustration as well.
Ned was excellent! and the Priest's entrance!!! awesome!
There were also some nice scenes of Geillie and Claire in the thieves hole. You could tell how gradually they stopped blaming eachother and became united against the common enemy. Turning to eachother to give eachother strength on the second day. Also loved how Claire refused the hand up from the hole.
Jamie was BEAUTIFUL. And Geilie not being able to bear looking at Claire being beaten... And telling everyone that she was a witch. Can you imagine the strength of heart to not only be determined to save Claire but to "act the crazy witch" all the way to the pier? Laughing? *cries here*
The scene between Jamie and Claire at a glade was also beautifully done. Jamie asking her if she was a witch, and believing her when she told him the truth...
JAMIE: You were trying to get back to your husband... and I beat you for it.
Rest now. No one will harm ye. I'm here.
and that grin!
JAMIE: It would have been a good deal easier if you'd only been a witch.
I wasn't quite sure why Jamie was telling her about their life at Lallybroch if he was preparing to let her go. That was a bit puzzling, but maybe he was testing her reaction? Did he decide somewhere along the line that she looked as "adrift" as she felt and wanted to leave?
The scene by the fire ... I wondered if he was already trying to let go there by only giving her pleasure. Which made me tear up again. (Because I already knew what was about to happen :P)
JAMIE: Ready to go home?
Saying goodbye by the stones... such a beautiful scene. Jamie stopping her from touching the stone because he wasn't ready to let go *cries again* Seriously.
The last scene was very nice as well, although a bit of a let down after the former scenes but it gives us something to look forward to in the next ep, I guess :)
Some spoilery thoughts about the book - I can't help it! I need to vent.
[Spoiler (click to open)]There were a couple of scenes from the book I would have liked included - Like Jamie throwing the crucifix at Claire to prove she wasn't a witch, and Geilie dancing in the flames. I would have liked to hear some of Claire's thoughts as she was at the stones instead of having her decision be a surprise. Maybe we will get those later as she explains to Jamie.
I loved that they included those words by Jamie when he came to rescue Claire, I loved that they included the phrase "it would have been easier if you'd been a witch" but was a bit disappointed that they didn't include the bit about him protecting her even if she HAD been a witch. In the book, Ned's purpose was to stall for time with his endless speeches, which didn't come through very well. Him waving around a pistol at the end was very uncharacteristic. The priest... They didn't include his festering wound or Claire having "cursed" him, which was a bit disappointing.