Synopsis of 2×04: Claire and Jamie throw a dinner party to turn investors away from Prince Charles’ war effort; Jamie is shocked after Claire reveals that Jack Randall is alive. Rating: ★★★½☆☆ The intrigue continues as the episode opens with Claire standing by watching while Jamie plays chess against Duverney. Everything seems to be […]
Outlander: Useful Occupations and Deceptions Recap
Synopsis of 2×03: Jamie’s days and nights are dominated by political machinations, while Claire finds solace in her healing skills. As their plan to stop Culloden progresses, including engaging the aid of a young pickpocket, the past threatens to derail their forward momentum. Rating: ★★★½☆☆ As Claire and Jamie’s time in […]
Outlander: Not in Scotland Anymore Recap
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 […]
Black Sails: XXVIII Recap
Synopsis of 3×10: Flint and his men face off against the English Navy. Teach seeks vengeance. Billy creates a legend. Rating: ★★★★1/2☆ I have survived starvation, a tempest, pirate hunters, jealous captains, mutinous crews, angry lords, a queen, a king, and the goddamn British navy. So to whatever extent you may […]
Black Sails: XXVII Recap
Synopsis of 3×08: Flint and his army prepare for war, while Vane makes the ultimate sacrifice. Eleanor takes matters into her own hands. The resistance is born in Nassau. Rating: ★★★☆☆ “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” ― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities Charles […]
Black Sails: XXVI Recap
Synopsis of 3×08: Flint, Vane, and Bonny attempt to rescue Rackham and procure the cache from Rogers. Rogers makes a stand and Vane pays a price. Eleanor seeks help from Hornigold. Rating: ★★★★☆ Flint, Vane, and Bonny have holed up at the late Miranda Barlow’s old house. Anne is anxious, fearing […]
Black Sails: XXV Recap
Synopsis of 3×07: Flint, Vane and his crew return to Nassau to recruit men. Eleanor and Rogers explore a new relationship. Vane and Bonny attempt to secure both Rackham’s life and the cache. Rating: ★★★☆☆ Last week we saw Rackham instruct Anne to flee with the jewels. It appears though that […]
Black Sails: XXIV Recap
Synopsis of 3×06: Flint challenges Teach to a duel over control of the pirate fleet and the future of piracy. Vane chooses a side. Rackham plays a dangerous game and makes an irreversible decision. Madi and Silver find common interests. Rating: ★★★★★ To say I have been waiting for this episode […]
Black Sails: XXIII Recap
Synopsis of 3×05: Vane and Teach make a startling discovery. Flint and Mr. Scott propose a partnership with the maroon community and their queen. Governor Rogers and Eleanor face a new threat and Max makes a play for her future. Rating:★★★☆☆ Picking up likely hours after last week’s harrowing episode, the Walrus crew […]
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