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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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“In Case You Missed It”: Outlander News Round-Up – #Droughtlander Edition

I forget sometimes that people have lives and may not be scouring the internet 24/7 for Outlander news and announcements.  At the Outlander Cast Blog, however, we LIVE, BREATHE, SLEEP and EAT Outlander – all day, every day and are generally up-to-speed on the latest happenings.  So, periodically we’ll be doing a news roundup for our readers…

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Vote in the Outlander CASTIES! The first-ever fans-only awards!

Outlander TV series, we love you! Naturally, fans get a bit defensive when others, like Emmy or Television Critics Awards voters, don’t share our collective love in this, its second season.  We have faith, and know they will come to love it too – one day. But until then, we, your fans, will recognize your tremendous…

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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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War, Politics, Faith, Love and Tragedy – The Ultimate Ranking of Outlander Season 2 Episodes

  It’s been nearly a month since the Season Finale of Outlander season 2 aired. I still wake up every day haunted by that final stones scene between our lovers. I often fall asleep with visions of young Fergus setting off on his mission from Milord and that close-in camera shot of Jamie and Murtagh as…

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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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Claire and Fergus: A Mother’s Instinct

Written by: Emem Uko One of the highlights of season two for me was watching Claire and Fergus’ burgeoning relationship. A child who has never known a mother and a pregnant woman preparing to become a mother for the first time – what a beautifully unique and dynamic character duo for the book and show to…

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A Sense of Home

Written by: Anne Hawkinson A home is an anchor, a place you know will always be there, whether you’re at work for the day or halfway around the world. Jamie once said, “Home is the place, where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” But he and Claire come from very…

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The War Chieftain and Claire

Written by: Anne Hawkinson I’m still trying to figure out what made Dougal MacKenzie “tick” in his relationship with Claire. I’ve had my eye on him since that night in the cottage (Season One). He was handsome, capable, confident, had a no-nonsense approach to solving problems, and was used to getting what he wanted. I…

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