tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post7455155948104721233..comments2024-03-27T16:39:57.485-04:00Comments on My OUTLANDER Purgatory: MOP Breaks Down Outlander Starz Episode 203: Useful Occupations and DeceptionsPurgatory Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-49959297763846758482016-08-19T14:58:15.033-04:002016-08-19T14:58:15.033-04:00I'm not so sure it is Starz that has put the 1...I'm not so sure it is Starz that has put the 13 episode limit on Tall Ship. Prodcution has said that the 16 episode first season was too hard on the cast, especially Cait who was (in Season 1 anyway) in practically every scene.marcyhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588567801333903726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-14748275795823578512016-08-19T14:16:10.380-04:002016-08-19T14:16:10.380-04:00I'm late to this blog but I've been watchi...I'm late to this blog but I've been watching this season's recap videos on Youtube. Theresa...you hit the nail on the head with your comment. Thank you.!marcyhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588567801333903726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-51714158948679886172016-05-22T13:32:47.068-04:002016-05-22T13:32:47.068-04:00Well, I must say, Episode 7 kind of touched on my ...Well, I must say, Episode 7 kind of touched on my "Ideal Episode" wish, with the first scene being "modern day" Claire sharing a sweet moment with Brianna! It totally satisfied, and was the most perfect "extra" material ever! ��<br /><br />CarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-56422145752511328602016-05-04T22:27:34.602-04:002016-05-04T22:27:34.602-04:00Yes!Yes!b.helmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11152355682410507086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-87854360420288633482016-05-03T01:09:28.241-04:002016-05-03T01:09:28.241-04:00I think my opinion will probably not garner me any...I think my opinion will probably not garner me any "likes" but here goes.. The novel that this season is based on was very long, like all of DG's books are. If you think this book was full of politics wait until the Revolutionary War episodes. Anyhow, the "frontrunner" has only 13 hour long episodes to tell this entire story. He didn't pick this, the STARZ network did. So, that means 13 hours to tell the whole thing. And yet, he and cast are doing an EXTREMELY EXCELLENT JOB and keeping the continuity of the story. Jamie and Claire will never be the same after going through the horridness of Wentworth. Never. A lesser man might have taken the dirk and committed suicide. The whole terrible experience is still with both of them. But, they are both still getting up in the morning and surviving. The Jamie and Claire in the books were not realistic. Ron has made them both very human and 3 dimensional. I hate it when I hear people speculate than Ron is showing disrespect to Sam, when he applauds Tobias's portrayal of Frank. In the books, I didn't give a whit about Frank's feelings. But, in this season, I cried because I could feel the anguish and hopefullness that Frank had when Claire came back. To be able to portray a sadist and pervert like BJ and a kind, gentle man, as Claire calls Frank, takes substantial acting skills!Q!!!<br />I love this show, and everything Ron Moore, et. all has done for it. I just hope that STARZ loosens up the reins a bit and gives us more than 13 episodes next time.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450922030355135532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-60965090614421456192016-05-02T12:04:44.259-04:002016-05-02T12:04:44.259-04:00Hey, Carol!! I think young Tracey needs to just T...Hey, Carol!! I think young Tracey needs to just TRUST her SISTER on this and just watch!!! LOLOL!! <br />I have read all of the books! I started reading them at the end of last summer after someone told me her friend was obsessed with them and there was also a show! So checked #1 out from the library on my iPad and quickly became obsessed myself! I kept reading (and reading and reading...lol) <br /><br />And I found your blog during The Fiery Cross at the point where *that thing happened* and I was stunned and couldn't believe, so when my fingers could work again I googled it and found y'all! (And was greatly relieved because I wasn't sure I could continue to read if my fears were true... XD. ) That's probably more than you wanted to know..... heehee <br /><br />So, anyway, say what you were going to say!! :D. Sadie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377054729163051450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-11869931237127423832016-05-01T22:27:17.835-04:002016-05-01T22:27:17.835-04:00Linda W and Anonymous- You two are so spot on abou...Linda W and Anonymous- You two are so spot on about Jamie. Jamie says MUCH LATER to Claire that it wasn't the physical violation so much as the "soul" violation. And he heals his soul with Claire!! veronica tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-59819560332747294422016-05-01T22:14:43.638-04:002016-05-01T22:14:43.638-04:00It really is all the sweet little scenes b/t J&...It really is all the sweet little scenes b/t J&C that are missing in the TVseries that disappoint us die-hard book fans! I laughed so hard reading the sausage scene in the books, my kids thought I was crazy! I mean, who can't picture the look of horror on Jamie's face?!Veronica Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-16677025110993298252016-05-01T20:50:53.559-04:002016-05-01T20:50:53.559-04:00That's what intimacy is anonymous.That's what intimacy is anonymous.barb stegunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-12888364452619201682016-04-30T21:37:21.707-04:002016-04-30T21:37:21.707-04:00I think Murtagh may have had the old fashioned att...I think Murtagh may have had the old fashioned attitude that "ladies" don't much care for sex not women in general.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746524606369286618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-84841464541934829182016-04-30T11:49:43.449-04:002016-04-30T11:49:43.449-04:00We could also speculate that Suzette is experience...We could also speculate that Suzette is experienced enough (and French enough) to advance Murtagh's education in the amorous arts to a more satisfying level :)dolittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14918644216099319518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-34372386988051781242016-04-30T11:01:55.743-04:002016-04-30T11:01:55.743-04:00THERESA! Can I get an AAAAAA-mennnn?!? :) THERESA! Can I get an AAAAAA-mennnn?!? :) Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-1338794285146793672016-04-30T09:00:04.013-04:002016-04-30T09:00:04.013-04:00Thanks Linda!! Tracey mentioned that article as we...Thanks Linda!! Tracey mentioned that article as well. (She LOVES Tom and Lorenzo!) I liked this comment: <br /><br />"The result is to make her seem somehow more modern than the other women are; closer to the aesthetics of the 20th Century than the 18th."<br /><br />I suppose I can wrap my brain around that...because my question is more about why she's so bright; not why she's so well dressed. <br /><br />The costuming is stunning...who could say it's not, right? :) I guess I just don't always agree with Claire being colored quite so brightly, considering fabrics/colors people most likely wore in 18th century Paris on any given day while going to the market. <br /><br />I fully blame my "History of Textiles and Costumes" class at Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science for weighing down my brain with such silly obsessing and fashion OCD. LOL! :) Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-50805989563833041002016-04-30T08:32:19.976-04:002016-04-30T08:32:19.976-04:00OMG B!!! I can't believe I didn't think t...OMG B!!! I can't believe I didn't think to drink out of that glass in the first two videos! I feel so regal!! :) :) :) Does Mary have more glasses that are similar if Outlander fans want to buy them? And will she ship out of state? I am MORE than happy to blog about Westmoore again if you guys want to send me some pics of Outlander-related goodies people can order!! :) <br /><br />PS - LOL Forgot about Mr. Mosley. SO funny. Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-9304963393490889822016-04-30T08:20:34.547-04:002016-04-30T08:20:34.547-04:00YEYYYYY :::claps hands::: Isn't it awesome???...YEYYYYY :::claps hands::: Isn't it awesome??? I can't WAIT for Monday!! I found a recent pic of the actors who play George, Ben and Benedict...NOT in costume...and it is just so FASCINATING to me to see them in "real life" and then watch them bring the characters to life on screen. SUCH amazing casting!!! :) Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-65216056736338506202016-04-30T08:18:45.687-04:002016-04-30T08:18:45.687-04:00OMG SADIE!!! ISn't it FANTASTIC?!? HOW do we ...OMG SADIE!!! ISn't it FANTASTIC?!? HOW do we get Tracey to go back and watch?? TURN makes my week!! AND I have to ask - have you read all the Outlander books - past ABOSAA? I want to say something but don't want to spoil. :) Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-21909867297685204492016-04-30T08:16:48.655-04:002016-04-30T08:16:48.655-04:00DEE! LOVE your comment about your time being preci...DEE! LOVE your comment about your time being precious!! RIGHT, RIGHT, RIGHT! Life's too short! (AND I'm a Capricorn. Time wasting does not work for us! LOL) :) Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-10009532577290033452016-04-30T08:15:15.432-04:002016-04-30T08:15:15.432-04:00UGH GREAT point, Scarlet. Maybe Murtagh was just g...UGH GREAT point, Scarlet. Maybe Murtagh was just giving Jamie a hard time and being a wise guy when he told him the women don't much care for it? Or maybe he thinks Scots women don't much care for it but French women do? Different attitudes and all that? I love all these possibilities. :) Purgatory Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206226666250028550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-81465127497476269572016-04-30T04:20:08.401-04:002016-04-30T04:20:08.401-04:00I agree. But poor Mary Hawkins and Claire, I shudd...I agree. But poor Mary Hawkins and Claire, I shudder.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746524606369286618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-10251188852976097922016-04-30T04:11:28.954-04:002016-04-30T04:11:28.954-04:00Anonymous is being used so often because it's ...Anonymous is being used so often because it's easy.<br /><br />Last year I only signed up for cable to that I could watch Outlander, I am beginning to regret my decision. I have been trying to get over the fact that I am not enjoying this season. I listened to the TV producers saying put aside the book, give us a chance, allow to us portray these characters in our own way so that we can appeal to a new set of fans. If they are so intent on changing the main characters to achieve this they are at risk of loosing the book fans.<br /><br />I admit that I really enjoyed Ep. 201. Those changes did not affect the story from the book and may have enhanced it. Giving Frank a more developed part is very entertaining and revealing. Also, I'm very much enjoying Murtagh.<br /><br />Claire and Jamie's relationship is the whole raison d'etre. To minimize them as a couple through character assassination is to risk loosing the whole story line. Claire is a strong, intelligent and experienced woman. She is not a shrew. Jamie is a warrior for family and Scotland. He is not a wimp. Playing up the parts of Frank and BJR should not require the lessening of Claire and Jamie. There's plenty of air space for strong characters and good actors. It's a matter of good writing and focus. I agree that Ron Moore might have gone too far. I am breathless in anticipation of the episode written by DG. My rant, my opinion.<br /><br />Claire's clothes are beautiful and they keep me coming back every week. The couple are representing Jarred and spending his money. Don't forget that they are trying to get invited/accepted at court and must fit in. Her shoes and Jamie's boots are to die for. I agree with Terri, she should sell them.<br /><br />Tasting the urine, Claire is a woman of science and uses what is at hand, in this case no lab tests, only finger and tongue.<br /><br />At this point in the story line they have been 3 or more months in France. Why does Jamie still cradle his hand against his chest? To show off his fancy brace or is this an attempt to denigrate him? Very soon he will need all of his strength and dexterity in mortal combat.<br /><br />Jamie is drinking a lot and still functioning. At least this is a true portrayal, he always could hold his liquor.<br /><br />Are all the episodes in the can? I'm worried that it might be too late to recover. Or have I totally missed the point of the changes to Claire and Jamie? For Petey sake, C&J are in love and having a baby. They sound like an old and very cranky couple.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746524606369286618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-87055255682751546782016-04-30T00:11:07.186-04:002016-04-30T00:11:07.186-04:00Totally agree...don't know what RDM is thinkin...Totally agree...don't know what RDM is thinking. Enough frigging Frank love and STOP MAKING JAMIE LESS LOVEABLE! He seems to have forgotten the essential truth that the true heart of this story is the deep, playful, loving, romantic, sensual relationship between J and C. Sometimes I feel like he's jealous of the attention Sam gets, so he diminishes Jamie's character to get even (yes, I know that sounds a little nuts, but it's really starting to feel that way).<br />I'm not giving up on the series. I get that they didn't deal with J's PTSD last season and, realistically, they had to this season. But like everyone else here, I'm not talking about the lack of sex (although, admittedly, I do miss it!). It's the intimacy that's missing...where the hell is it between them this season? Ok, I'm done with my rant.<br /><br />Oh, and Carol...totally got the donut joke! Watch that cigarette ash and don't break a nail! lololol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-21286907650240583272016-04-29T22:25:37.526-04:002016-04-29T22:25:37.526-04:00May we please take a moment to ponder Stanley Webe...May we please take a moment to ponder Stanley Weber's Siberian Husky, steely eyed gaze! Holy Moly. Bring on the Comte. Susan H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-85257833959799680332016-04-29T20:15:54.962-04:002016-04-29T20:15:54.962-04:00DoLittle, PREACH. You're so right.DoLittle, PREACH. You're so right. Brandy Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18403497384612957540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-69685301281870297972016-04-29T19:18:23.258-04:002016-04-29T19:18:23.258-04:00One change I don't mind is the expansion of Mu...One change I don't mind is the expansion of Murtagh's character. In the book, he was dour and gruff, and physically unattractive. Still, he was steadfast and true, someone Jamie could trust and rely upon implicitly. Jamie says of him, "still waters run deep", and we see little hints of his feelings when he asks to see Jamie's brooch and reminisces about his great unrequited love Ellen MacKenzie. I like to think of him as a real romantic, as Claire was surprised to realize. Then, there were the boar tusk bracelets. So, Murtagh devoted himself to the son of his beloved. <br /><br />I had imagined him to be celibate. Jamie was a virgin until Claire and I just thought of Murtagh as not having much interest in sex. Remember his wedding night advice to Jamie that women generally don't like it. This was why I was a little shocked to see him cavorting with the French maid Suzette. Murtagh in the show is a much more attractive man that the character in the books. I found myself being a little glad for him, despite the departure from the book.Linda W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2193939705192575193.post-66475322784993156162016-04-29T19:00:18.401-04:002016-04-29T19:00:18.401-04:00Yes, Anonymous. I especially miss those very scen...Yes, Anonymous. I especially miss those very scenes you cited. It would not have taken much to include them. They would have added depth to the growing relationship between Jamie and Claire. Linda W.noreply@blogger.com