Synopsis of 2×02: Jamie struggles to overcome his past; opportunities arise following a fortunate meeting with Prince Charles; the Duke of Sandringham’s presence causes complications. Rating: ★★★★☆ In the sharp change from the Highlands to the populated streets of Paris, Claire and Jamie seem to be slowly sinking into their roles within […]
Outlander: Through a Glass, Darkly Recap
Synopsis of 2×01: Claire and Jamie enter the lavish world of French society in an effort to infiltrate the Jacobite rebellion led by Prince Charles Stuart and prevent the battle of Culloden. Rating: ★★★★☆ The opening episode of season two of Outlander, does what most shows have been doing recently, but doing […]
Emerald City Comic Con 2016 Highlights: Friday
Welcome to day number two of Emerald City Comic Con, and the first full day of panels and activities! Hopefully yesterday everyone got a chance to get a feel for the convention floor and how the convention center is laid out. Today, it is all about hitting up panels and […]
Outlander: To Ransom A Man’s Soul Recap [Season Finale]
Synopsis: A daring plan to rescue Jamie proves successful; Claire attempts to save Jamie’s heart and soul as his mind lingers on the torture he endured. Rating: ★★★★★ While so many television shows and movies touch on the terrors and darkness connected to sexual assault, few have ever managed to accomplish what […]
Outlander: Wentworth Prison Recap
Synopsis of 1×15: Claire and the Highlanders work on a plan to rescue Jamie; a visit from Black Jack causes Jamie to realize a fate exists that is worse than his death sentence. Rating: ★★★★☆ To say this was a dark episode of Outlander would be an understatement. And yet, for what […]
Outlander: The Search Recap
Synopsis of 1×14: Claire and Jenny set out to rescue Jamie from his redcoat captors; unorthodox tactics are used to send word to Jamie. Rating: ★★★★☆ With Jamie officially missing in action, Claire and Jenny take to the road immediately in “The Search” to try and scout out where the redcoats […]
Outlander: The Watch Recap
Synopsis of 1×13: Jamie is placed in a tough situation when a Redcoat deserter from his past returns; Jenny goes into labor; Jamie and Ian join The Watch. Rating: ★★☆☆☆ Outlander, thus far, has done a brilliant job with the pacing of their episodes and plot arcs. From Claire’s trip back in […]
Outlander: Lallybroch Recap
Synopsis of 1×12: Old wounds are reopened between Jamie and his sister, Jenny, when he returns to his family home with Claire. Rating: ★★☆☆☆ It’s hard for me to give a show that I enjoy so much a low rating, but in comparison to the explosive episodes preceding it, “Lallybroch” dials down […]
Outlander: The Devil’s Mark Recap
Synopsis of 1×11: Claire and Geilis are tried for witchcraft. Claire finally shares the truth with Jamie and Jamie faces a difficult decision. Rating: ★★★★☆ Tonight’s episode picks up directly where last week’s left off, with Claire and Geilis thrown into a dark, damp cell to sleep while waiting for their trial to begin the […]
Outlander: By The Pricking Of My Thumb Recap
Synopsis of 1×10: Jamie hopes the Duke of Sandringham can help remove the price on his head; Claire works to save an abandoned child. Rating: ★★★☆☆ With the Duke of Sandringham near Jamie and Claire both hope that he is able to remove the price on Jamie’s head. After the events of […]
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