Synopsis of 2×01: Flint gives Dufresne some advice. Silver must make himself indispensable. Eleanor is asked to depose a captain. Rackham gets ambitious. Rating: ????? Billy Bones is back! In a welcoming return, what appears to be a very disheveled Billy washes up on a beach where he is rudely greeted by the […]
Black Sails: IX Recap
Synopsis of (2×01): Flint tries to regain some sort of power over his crew. Nassau has a new, violent captain that faces off with the likes of Eleanor Gunthrie. Rating: ★★★★☆ STARZ’s Black Sails kicked it into high gear in the season premiere tonight. There’s a new captain on the waters, and […]
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Nerdophiles Picks: Favorite New TV Series of 2014
Every year sees new TV series come and go, and we, here at Nerdophiles, are simply TV addicts. From network to premium cable to on-demand streams, we’ll watch it all. While we might not cover all of these shows weekly, but here is a list of our staff’s favorite newcomers […]
Outlander: Both Sides Now Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJWMl-X0KVU] Outlander: Both Sides Now (1×08) Synopsis: Frank desperately searching for his missing wife, while Claire tries to come to terms with her new marriage to Jamie. Claire is faced with an emotional quandary as a life-altering opportunity presents itself. Rating: ★★★★★ It’s hard for me to express how painful these episodes have […]
Starz’s Outlander to Return April 4th, 2015 After Mid-Season Break
Starz has announced that the second half and conclusion to Outlander will be airing on April 4th, 2015. The show’s mid-season finale is set to air this coming Saturday, September 27th, 2015. The critically – acclaimed series adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s international best-selling books and executive produced by Ronald D. Moore (“Battlestar […]
Outlander: The Wedding Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKJ2SvpRu3M] Outlander: The Wedding (1×07) Synopsis: Claire and Jamie get married! Rating: ★★★★☆ For lack of a better description, this week’s episode was most definitely not safe for work. As we found out last week, Claire must be a legitimate Scottish woman in order to escape the clutches of the sadistic Black Jack and […]
Outlander: The Garrison Commander Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCYyWlsZjbU] Outlander: The Garrison Commander (1×06) Synopsis: Claire and Dougal are taken to The Garrison. Claire meets Brigadier General Lord Thomas. She is also reunited with Black Jack Randall as he questions her intentions. Rating: ★★★☆☆ Oh, sweet, sweet Tobias Menzies. I remember when you were merely Edmure Tully, the foolish flopping trout of Riverrun. […]
Outlander: Rent Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_g4in7BjmE] Outlander: Rent (1×05) Synopsis: Claire goes on the road with Dougal as he collects rents from the tenants. She meets the clans solicitor who is riding with them. She also becomes aware of Dougal’s involvement in trying to raise money for the Jacobite rebellion. Rating: ★★★★★ If I could give this episode […]
Outlander: The Gathering Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE1lBClrHwQ] Outlander: The Gathering (1×04) Synopsis: People come from all over the land to attend the Gathering held at Castle Leoch, as clansmen pledge fealty to Colum MacKenzie while Claire plots her escape from Leoch. Rating: ★★☆☆☆ So The Gathering has come. The time when clansmen from across the land come to […]
Outlander: The Way Out Recap
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvGbLfTOB3I] Outlander: The Way Out (1×03) Synopsis: Claire begins to heal the people of Castle Leoch, but a startling revelation in the village leads her to face off with the superstitions of the Highlands. Rating: ★★★★½☆ I’m enjoying the way this show is picking up pace slowly. While the Castle Leoch episode […]
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