Outlander, Forever, and Fall TV Schedule

[sherrilina]

Thanks to a free marathon promotion on my cable rn, I have spent the last few days marathoning the fantastic Outlander (in honor of Scotland's vote against independence, oop)! It is definitely my new favorite show. I had been hearing great things about it, and wanted to watch it even more once I learned that RDM and Bear McCreary of BSG were

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[ericadawn16]

Please tell you've seen every episode of Horatio Hornblower as I have, yes?

[sherrilina]

I have not, actually, alas! But I do know he is in it, and may have to check it out for more of his face...;)

[wheatear]

Lord, you must. He is super delicious in it.

[sherrilina]

I can believe that! He is super delicious in everything...I wonder if it's on Netflix....

[rosaxx50]

Not reading your Outlander part because I've only watched the first two eps. I am impressed by your tv watching stamina, especially continuing OUAT and TVD even now.

[sherrilina]

Ah okay good move then, since there are spoilers for later episodes--but please do catch up soon, and then come back and read/let me know what you think! My favorite Frank/Claire scene is in episode 3. ;) I am excited though that you are watching and share my love of F/C! :D

[galathea_snb]

I, too, am really loving Outlander so far. I expected it to be corny/kitschy and am pleasantly surprised about its sense of realism, the gritty atmosphere, the slow pacing and the character centricity. Oh, I am happy you like Frank/Claire, too. It seems not many fans do. I thought Balfe and Menzie managed to infuse their characters' relationship with a lot of emotion and depth in the short time they had together, and since Claire's love for Frank is vital for her character motivation, it was important for them to get Frank/Claire right. And I think they did. It doesn't even detract anything from Claire/Jamie :) Anyway, I will certainly miss the show during the winter break. /sigh

[sherrilina]

Yay, I was hoping you'd be watching as well! :D I'm glad you are also enjoying it and a fan of Frank/Claire--I don't understand how people can NOT like them, given how well they have been set up. Like you say, they did manage to create a palpable emotional connection/bond despite spending so little time together onscreen before she disappears, and it doesn't detract from the also appealing J/C--I think it's the best of both worlds when both pairings in a love triangle are equally compelling like this!

I expected it to be corny/kitschy and am pleasantly surprised about its sense of realism, the gritty atmosphere, the slow pacing and the character centricity.

Same here--one review I read seemed to imply it was just a fun, sexy romp, but far from it! Hell, from that first scene when she's talking about the vase you know it's a deeper and more serious show...I love the slow burn of it, and the detailed character work.

[honeymink]

Ah, I loved "Ringer" and was really sad when it got cancelled. I remember Ioan from a movie called "The Gathering".

Did you read the "Outlander" book(s)?

[sherrilina]

Aw, another Ringer fan! <3 I think I remember that now, actually. You should definitely check out "Forever" if you liked him there--it's a fun little show, and he's a delight. I will have to check out that movie too! The only movie I have seen him in aside from Titanic is "Amazing Grace."

And no, I haven't read the Outlander books, and I'm not sure I want to while yhr show is on--unlike with GoT, I find the chara ters and setting sufficiently fleshed out and compelling in the show to not feel the need to seek it elsewhere. I know there have been some changes, so I don't want to compare--although it seems Like they are elevating the books in certain ways. For example, in an Inside Look thing the creator mentioned that he had stretched a 2-page encounter with the main villain to an entire episode to really delve into his character and up the psychological tension, etc (since it was the main villain). Have you read the books?

I hope you watch, I'm curious to hear your thoughts! :)

[honeymink]

I've read the first book and didn't like it much. I was very excited about the show so I got curious and read the book. So far they haven't changed anything when it came to important plot points and I fear they won't change that one thing that was a total dealbreaker for me but that will surely only happen when the show comes back next year.

it seems Like they are elevating the books in certain ways.

They don't deviate much from the book but they do build more of a background and an atmosphere so in regard to that I agree with you that they improve on the book's world building.

I thought "Ringer" had so much potential... I always wanted to know what would happen next with Siobhan being pregnant and Bridget moving in with Henry etc.

I wasn't planning on adding any new shows this year but perhaps if I get too bored I might give "Forever" a try.

[sherrilina]

Oh dear, that doesn't sound good! D: Lol now I am rather nervous about the second half of the season...and I'm especially glad I haven't read the book yet! Are you watching the show then too, or just following along on Wikipedia?

Yes, all of that AND we never got to see Siobhan and Bridget meet again!!! (Especially after the latter learned the truth). Also I desperately needed fix-it fic for Henry/Bridget. :( And to see his reaction to his apartment getting trashed. I have to say, I was impressed by the actress playing Juliet in Vampire Academy.

[sherrilina]

but do you really think they won't bring him back in GoT at all? I thought/hoped they'd show what happened to him and the Blackfish at some point...

Yeah you would think they would, if they cared about adapting the book faithfully--but this is D&D we are talking about, remember? The guys who cut Riverrun, Lysa's backstory, AND Lady Stoneheart, and who apparently plan to send Jamie to Dorne next season--clearly they don't give a damn about the Tullys, and want us to assume Edmure just died with the rest. Why include stuff from the books when they can make up different shit?! (And then claim they aren't adapting it faithfully only because of ~lack of time.~). *sigh*