The on-going theme in Outlander is the rivalry between Scotland and England for very obvious reasons. Set in the 1700s, the show surrounds the invasions and subsequent wars that go much further than a painted Mel Gibson screaming about freedom as his knackers blow in the wind. I’m not going to protest and shout as though I know everything about the rich tapestry of this land (though, I must urge you that I should, and so should you,) but I do believe that Outlander takes a rather fenced view - like the team are sitting on Hadrian’s Wall failing to pick sides. Because in Outlander, whilst everyone knows that Scotland is the least grotty of the scrotum sacks, both parties do a lot of terrible things here.
by Cookie N Screen
The on-going theme in Outlander is the rivalry between Scotland and England for very obvious reasons. Set in the 1700s, the show surrounds the invasions and subsequent wars that go much further than a painted Mel Gibson screaming about freedom as his knackers blow in the wind. I’m not going to protest and shout as though I know everything about the rich tapestry of this land (though, I must urge you that I should, and so should you,) but I do believe that Outlander takes a rather fenced view - like the team are sitting on Hadrian’s Wall failing to pick sides. Because in Outlander, whilst everyone knows that Scotland is the least grotty of the scrotum sacks, both parties do a lot of terrible things here.
by Cookie N Screen
Outlander echoes with this week’s “Rent” a defining statement; “take me for what I am.” Which means at this point, you have to shed all thoughts of comparisons to Game of Thrones or Vikings because this is a different breed of show. Whilst the gruesome elements are still there including the attempted sexual violence against Claire, it is all worryingly fluffed up by the narration and romance that never quite happens. Yet there is something here a little bit enjoyable. Though it’s stiff and underdeveloped, the writing leaving the biggest gaps where true engagement thrives, there is a sniffle of interest that’ll keep you going.
by Cookie N Screen
Strong female characters do not always mean ferocious angered fighting women who back sass and a punch. It’s a trend in movies and television shows that has always irked me because people expect claps on the back for portraying a women as a bullet machine and then labelling them as strong. Similarly, hot-headed women who don’t need men and fight them at every whim. That’s not to say that they aren’t greatly done - at times - but you need to counteract it with shyness. In short, you need to fulfil their character traits and flesh them out. Which is why Claire is particularly annoying this week.
by Cookie N Screen
With every television show that dares transport its characters inexplicably into the past, there are always going to be comparisons to Game of Thrones. Especially when it’s the biggest television show at the moment, soaring back to our screens on Monday. You take mystery and mystical elements, then film it on the murky shores of Scotland and, bam, you’ll immediately think of the romping good show. Outlander seems to have ensnared a different element to it that feels somewhat departed from the aforementioned series despite the fact that it just can’t help showing some blood and boobs - a staple of shows filmed way back in the past.
by Cookie N Screen
The pilot of any television show is always going to be tentative, especially when you are basing it on a series of books with an expansive fan-base and are battling against similar shows. Arguably, Outlander, a brand new series on Amazon Prime based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon, has a lot to prove. A television audience is there waiting to devour Outlander, and already it has set tongue wagging in places such as Australia and USA. Making its way home, it’s time for UK fans to pick apart the romping series. by Cookie N Screen Fantasy and eras clash in Amazon Prime’s upcoming series Outlander. Already causing a Highland storm across the world, with fans from America and Australia heavily praising the show, Outlander looks set to accrue a wider audience with its UK release later this week. The series revolves around Claire Beauchamp Randall, a married nurse during the vicious World War 2. However, when she is mysteriously sent back in time to 1700s Scotland, she meets dashing Highlander Jamie Fraser and becomes embroiled with a clash of the clans. Based on a series of novels by Dianna Gabaldon, Outlander is a stirring and evocative series that brings the romance and war of a historical Scotland into our lives. I’m With Geek were lucky enough to sit down and talk to leading stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan who play Claire and Jamie respectively, to talk all things Outlander. |
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