Outlander vs. Poldark: breaking down your conflicted 18th Century guilty pleasures
Outlander vs Poldark? Who would win the battle for the King of Men—Ross Poldark or Jamie Fraser? Our bloggers tackle this vital question.
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The Kids Are All Right: More Outlander Season 3 Casting News!
There’s something evil about Droughtlander. The more we get, the much, much more we terribly crave. Even as winter in the Northern hemisphere draws closer, there is no settling down for a long winter’s nap in the Outlander world, because, well; Outlander. It’s a pathology, for sure; maybe a syndrome, or perhaps just a happy…
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Season 3 #Outlander news: Jamie and Jack clash, welcome Fergus & more!
When it rains, it pours. This time, though, the #Droughtlander showers were welcome indeed as we finally learned more details about Outlander‘s upcoming season 3. Not only did Entertainment Weekly drop a cover story with some hints of what’s coming, but Starz announced the casting of adult Fergus. The only cloud in this welcome storm? Nell Hudson,…
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The Fraser Coat: One Key to Turning Jamie into the King of Men
Written by: Anne Hawkinson A coat is defined as “an outer garment worn outdoors, having sleeves and typically extending below the hips.” It’s something you wear to protect yourself from the elements and – hopefully – look good while doing it. When Jamie puts on his father’s coat, however, a transformation occurs – more than just…
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Forget-me-not: Outlander’s Powerful Use of Flowers to Tell Stories
Written by: Anne Hawkinson It’s summer, the heat index is unapologetic, and we’re in the very real throes of Droughtlander. What’s an Outlander-obsessed gal to do but hibernate indoors and commit to re-watching every episode. . . again? I just hope my DVDs don’t melt in the player from overuse. On one of my many viewings,…
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STARZ Casts Pivotal Role for Outlander Season 3 – Lord John Grey
Sweet raindrops amidst a drought, we’ve got a new Outlander cast member! Entertainment Weekly announced this morning that STARZ had given them exclusive notice of the first major role cast for Outlander Season 3 – the adult Lord John Grey. Australian Actor David Berry landed the coveted role of the British soldier who has a…
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Murtagh’s Slow Burn to Vengeance
Written by: Anne Hawkinson The Duke of Sandringham started it – and Murtagh finished it. The brutal justice delivered in “Vengeance Is Mine” was a long time coming and the pinnacle of a pressure that had been building ever since the Petition of Complaint (against Jack Randall) was drawn up by Ned Gowan and delivered by…
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When Somebody Dies
Written by: Anne Hawkinson The finality of death unlocks and flings open the floodgates of emotion, forcing us to accept the permanent loss, heartache, and emptiness it brings. Be it sudden or lingering, there’s no negotiating, no second chances. It’s over – too late (at least in this life) for all things unsaid, un-reconciled relationships, or…
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Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 6 (S1E6) “Birthright” Recap & Reaction (Full Spoilers)
Bridgerton Season 4 Episode 2 (S4E2) “Time Transfixed” Recap & Reaction
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Bridgerton Season 4 Episode 1 (S4E1) “The Waltz” Recap & Reaction (Full Spoilers)
Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season 1 Episode 5 (S1E5) “Needfire” Recap & Reaction (Full Spoilers)
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Bridgerton Season 4 Episode 1 Review: “The Waltz”
Outlander: Blood of My Blood Episode 4 Review — “A Soldier’s Heart” Finally Gives Henry Something Real to Carry