Outlander (Starz) -- Season 2 Thread -- 4/9/16
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Saw the premiere yesterday since Starz allowed subscribers viewing privileges a couple of days prior to opening day. The events this season seem to be taken from Gabaldon's 2nd book in the series, Dragonfly in Amber. Since the premiere hasn't officially released yet, all I can say is kudos to Tobias Menzies for doing so well with such a thankless role.
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Just watched the premiere last night. Pretty solid. One thing that bugged me, though... a minor technical issue that contains a MAJOR spoiler:
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I have 4 episodes to finish from season 1 before I can head into the 2nd season.
Looking forward to season 2. Heard it will be 13 episodes instead of 16. The split season was pretty ridiculous last season.
Seems like Ronald Moore and his writers have a ton of material to work with from the Outlander books. I see there is 8 books in the series.
Looking forward to season 2. Heard it will be 13 episodes instead of 16. The split season was pretty ridiculous last season.
Seems like Ronald Moore and his writers have a ton of material to work with from the Outlander books. I see there is 8 books in the series.
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I'm interested to see what happens with Season 3-onward. Whether they continue to only adapt the main books (8 so far, with the 9th out in the next year or two) or also include the short stories and/or shorter novels too that are set in the same world. Main Outlander characters make appearances in those (even co-starring in one), and in the same way characters that appear there later show up, or are at least referred to, in the main books.
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Yeah, although Season 1 included some scenes and whole episodes not in the book and the converse was true as well. And reportedly the differences will be even moreso with Season 2.
I'm interested to see what happens with Season 3-onward. Whether they continue to only adapt the main books (8 so far, with the 9th out in the next year or two) or also include the short stories and/or shorter novels too that are set in the same world. Main Outlander characters make appearances in those (even co-starring in one), and in the same way characters that appear there later show up, or are at least referred to, in the main books.
I'm interested to see what happens with Season 3-onward. Whether they continue to only adapt the main books (8 so far, with the 9th out in the next year or two) or also include the short stories and/or shorter novels too that are set in the same world. Main Outlander characters make appearances in those (even co-starring in one), and in the same way characters that appear there later show up, or are at least referred to, in the main books.
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Haven't read Ms. Gabaldon's books yet, but binge watched the first season. Beautiful scenery/backdrop, a cast with great chemistry...this show has a bit of everything for everyone, even for the sadists in those final two eps.
Solid start (the boat ride seems to have made Jamie more fit.) Enjoyed that almost grand, cinematic handoff from 1948 Boston to 1700s France.
Solid start (the boat ride seems to have made Jamie more fit.) Enjoyed that almost grand, cinematic handoff from 1948 Boston to 1700s France.
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So what exactly happened in this premiere episode? Are we supposed to understand it?
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I don't think there needs to be spoilers because I am just going on what was seen in the episode:
I think the events in 1948 are a flash forward, because when she arrived she wondered about the battle and if anything was changed. The events in 1745 are a continuation of the events of season 1, and they are going to try and change the future.
Although they filmed it differently, I think this is just their version of the often-used TV trope of opening with a climactic scene and then showing a "3 days earlier" to then show what happened leading up to that climax. I'm not sure if I am happy they are doing it this way, because it seems rather anti-climactic, that now we know whatever her and Jamie does in the past this season isn't successful. But I haven't read the books, so I am just going off what was shown.
I think the events in 1948 are a flash forward, because when she arrived she wondered about the battle and if anything was changed. The events in 1745 are a continuation of the events of season 1, and they are going to try and change the future.
Although they filmed it differently, I think this is just their version of the often-used TV trope of opening with a climactic scene and then showing a "3 days earlier" to then show what happened leading up to that climax. I'm not sure if I am happy they are doing it this way, because it seems rather anti-climactic, that now we know whatever her and Jamie does in the past this season isn't successful. But I haven't read the books, so I am just going off what was shown.
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I don't think there needs to be spoilers because I am just going on what was seen in the episode:
I think the events in 1948 are a flash forward, because when she arrived she wondered about the battle and if anything was changed. The events in 1745 are a continuation of the events of season 1, and they are going to try and change the future.
Although they filmed it differently, I think this is just their version of the often-used TV trope of opening with a climactic scene and then showing a "3 days earlier" to then show what happened leading up to that climax. I'm not sure if I am happy they are doing it this way, because it seems rather anti-climactic, that now we know whatever her and Jamie does in the past this season isn't successful. But I haven't read the books, so I am just going off what was shown.
I think the events in 1948 are a flash forward, because when she arrived she wondered about the battle and if anything was changed. The events in 1745 are a continuation of the events of season 1, and they are going to try and change the future.
Although they filmed it differently, I think this is just their version of the often-used TV trope of opening with a climactic scene and then showing a "3 days earlier" to then show what happened leading up to that climax. I'm not sure if I am happy they are doing it this way, because it seems rather anti-climactic, that now we know whatever her and Jamie does in the past this season isn't successful. But I haven't read the books, so I am just going off what was shown.
I guess I thought it wasn't a flash forward because her pregnancy wasn't showing and I would be surprised if she returns to the past so soon after the "present" of the series back in the 1700s. I guess I'll have to watch to find out, though.
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Yeah, I was wondering about the pregnancy not showing either. So I assume she will get back to 1948 relatively soon or at least by the end of this season. I am not sure how long of a time period this season is supposed to cover.
Something that is a spoiler:
Something I thought this episode did a good job of is illustrating the differences between Jamie and Frank. Remember last season Jamie was willing to let her go back to her time and go be with Frank - he loved her so much that he just wanted her to be happy, even if it meant that he lost her. Compare that with Frank in this episode, who makes her give up Jamie and even forbids her from researching him in history. His love is more selfish and not as pure as Jamie's.
Something that is a spoiler:
Spoiler:
Something I thought this episode did a good job of is illustrating the differences between Jamie and Frank. Remember last season Jamie was willing to let her go back to her time and go be with Frank - he loved her so much that he just wanted her to be happy, even if it meant that he lost her. Compare that with Frank in this episode, who makes her give up Jamie and even forbids her from researching him in history. His love is more selfish and not as pure as Jamie's.
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@Jadzia That's one thing that I keep asking myself - why does she still wear Frank's ring? I'm guessing it was out of loyalty through Season 1, but now, with things so different?
In Frank's defense though, her reappearing married to someone else had to be tough to take. I think anyone would be tested by such a revelation. If the situation was reversed and she returned to Jamie, newly married to Frank, I don't think he (Jamie) would take it so graciously either. For that matter, would Claire?
In Frank's defense though, her reappearing married to someone else had to be tough to take. I think anyone would be tested by such a revelation. If the situation was reversed and she returned to Jamie, newly married to Frank, I don't think he (Jamie) would take it so graciously either. For that matter, would Claire?
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@Jadzia That's one thing that I keep asking myself - why does she still wear Frank's ring? I'm guessing it was out of loyalty through Season 1, but now, with things so different?
In Frank's defense though, her reappearing married to someone else had to be tough to take. I think anyone would be tested by such a revelation. If the situation was reversed and she returned to Jamie, newly married to Frank, I don't think he (Jamie) would take it so graciously either. For that matter, would Claire?
In Frank's defense though, her reappearing married to someone else had to be tough to take. I think anyone would be tested by such a revelation. If the situation was reversed and she returned to Jamie, newly married to Frank, I don't think he (Jamie) would take it so graciously either. For that matter, would Claire?
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Also, in the books there is more made about wealth and poverty, and it's practical to carry money in such a compact, portable fashion. As well, it reinforces the Lord and Lady status that they are currently trying to convey, as to most observers it is more impressive than the silver ring that Jamie had given her.
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I thought the time transition was pretty obvious given what she had to say upon being found on the road. She had no idea if their plans had worked or not. Now that we know it was all for not, I'm not sure how much the audience is supposed to follow their actions this season.
Personally I don't think anybody can really compare Jamie and Frank and their love for Claire. They live totally different lives in radically different cultures. And that was before this all happened in a ways that would affect Frank far worse than Jamie.
Personally I don't think anybody can really compare Jamie and Frank and their love for Claire. They live totally different lives in radically different cultures. And that was before this all happened in a ways that would affect Frank far worse than Jamie.
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I thought the time transition was pretty obvious given what she has to say upon being found on the road. She had no idea if their plans had worked or not. Now that we know it was all for not, I'm not sure how much the audience is supposed to follow their actions this season.
I think that part of their decision was practical in that (vague plot direction spoiler)
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http://deadline.com/2016/04/outlande...ce-1201736263/
Good News. Outlander's premiere ratings were up 102% from the series premiere back in August 2014.
I think the show picked up a lot of new fans by word of mouth.
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Good News. Outlander's premiere ratings were up 102% from the series premiere back in August 2014.
I think the show picked up a lot of new fans by word of mouth.
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Up 102% from the Ronald D. Moore EP’s series’ Season 1 premiere of August 9, 2014, Saturday’s S2 debut is the best any Starz series has ever done in a series or season opener. The previous high belonged to Power, which had 1.43 million for its Season 2 debut on June 6 last year. Over multiple plays, the S2 opener of Outlander drew 2.68 million viewers this weekend.
The Season 2 Outlander opener was up 19% in total viewers from its Season 1 return of April 4 last year. The heavily promoted opener also saw a rise of 49% over the Season 1 finale of May 30, 2015.
The Season 2 Outlander opener was up 19% in total viewers from its Season 1 return of April 4 last year. The heavily promoted opener also saw a rise of 49% over the Season 1 finale of May 30, 2015.
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http://deadline.com/2016/04/outlande...ce-1201736263/
Good News. Outlander's premiere ratings were up 102% from the series premiere back in August 2014.
I think the show picked up a lot of new fans by word of mouth.
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Good News. Outlander's premiere ratings were up 102% from the series premiere back in August 2014.
I think the show picked up a lot of new fans by word of mouth.
More details
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Re: Outlander (Starz) -- Season 2 Thread -- 4/9/16
http://deadline.com/2016/04/outlande...ce-1201736263/
Good News. Outlander's premiere ratings were up 102% from the series premiere back in August 2014.
I think the show picked up a lot of new fans by word of mouth.
More details
Good News. Outlander's premiere ratings were up 102% from the series premiere back in August 2014.
I think the show picked up a lot of new fans by word of mouth.
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