Outlander

[LenWhite]

Outlander season 2 begins 4/9 on Starz.

If you haven't seen season 1 you can binge it all for free http://www.starz.com/originals/outlander/episodes

Season 1 was excellent.

 

[Steve Williams]

Len

I am always interested in new series to watch. In a nutshell tell me what it's about as I've know nothing about it.

 

[Steve Williams]

I just read about it in the link you provided. Seems interesting enough for me to watch. Thanks.

 

[YashN]

I am always interested in new series to watch.

Steve, have you watched these: Hannibal (up to end of Season 02 only), Sherlock, Mr. Robot and Narcos?

 

[Steve Williams]

Steve, have you watched these: Hannibal (up to end of Season 02 only), Sherlock, Mr. Robot and Narcos?

only the last two. Narcos was one of my favorites last year

 

[LenWhite]

Len

I am always interested in new series to watch. In a nutshell tell me what it's about as I've know nothing about it.

Steve, I very much liked season 1 because the sci fi aspect is only used to integrate the intelligent use of Claire's WWII tenacity and nursing knowledge with a Scottish clan of the 18th century. It's very well written and acted, and deals with sexually shocking issues more than any other series I've seen. I'm looking forward to season 2.

 

[YashN]

only the last two. Narcos was one of my favorites last year

Narcos is a favourite here as well. You should like the others too. Daredevil was excellent too.

 

[Steve Williams]

Len

My wife and I just watched episode one and it was good enough that we are going to watch some more

 

[Steve Williams]

Hi Len


Just a brief follow up. My wife and I have been watching this series and are really enjoying it. Presently finished episode 10.

I agree about the apothecary used in those times and what she does to help people. I am also fascinated that all of those actors speak Gaelic

 

[LenWhite]

Hi Len


Just a brief follow up. My wife and I have been watching this series and are really enjoying it. Presently finished episode 10.

I agree about the apothecary used in those times and what she does to help people. I am also fascinated that all of those actors speak Gaelic

Happy to hear your enjoying the series as have we. I thought you would like it with your medical background. We're about to start watching season 2 on Starz. I record it and we watch it on the weekend either before or after our NetFlix movie of the week on the "big screen" in the media room

This is our favorite movie time of the year as the Academy Award movies are being released. We're watching "Brooklyn" this weekend, and hopefully "The Reverent" soon.

So far I've rated "Spotlight" and "The Big Short" 5/5, disgusting human failing story lines told brilliantly with exceptional acting.

We've also very much enjoyed "Room", "The Danish Girl", "Trumbo", "Ex Machina", "Bridge of Spies", "Sicario", "Infinitely Polar Bear", and "The Hateful Eight" all 4/5 IMO.

We also enjoy many of the series broadcast on commercial TV via NetFlix since I can't stand the constant commercial breaks cable stations such as FX and AMC interject. A few of the excellent series we've watched during the last year: "Fargo" season 1 5/5, season 2 4/5; "True Detective" season 1 5/5, season 2 4/5; "Better Cal Saul" season 1 5/5; "House of Cards" seasons 1-2 5/5, season 3 4/5; "The Americans" seasons 1-2 4/5.

Too many other examples over the past several years to name.

 

[Steve Williams]

You and I watch all the same series and movies. Brooklyn and The Revenant were terrific. The only one you listed which I haven't seen is Infinitely Polar Bear

If you are into some blood and mayhem add Banshee and Narcos to your list

 

[Steve Williams]

Hi Len

Just wanted to say that we finished Season 1 yesterday and I have to admit that we thoroughly enjoyed it although the final two episodes left us speechless as there were themes in that episode as well as acting that I was stunned as to the content. In fact I commented that some of the brutality carried out by Jack Randall on Jamie in those episodes were as brutal as some of the scenes in Banshee that many of us here watch.

Having said that are ready for season 2

 

[LenWhite]

We had a similar reaction Steve. We found those two episodes hard to watch. I'm sure there have always been people like Jack Randall, Charles Manson comes to mind. And in those days I imagine it's plausible someone like him could have been in a position to inflect his perversions unchecked.

We're bracing ourselves for season 2 Perhaps French society was a bit more polished then no?

 

[Steve Williams]

Well after the season one ending episode I really enjoyed this thanks to Len White for the suggestion. Having said that I am somewhat disappointed so far in season 2 as it is playing now like a soap opera with lots of melodrama

 

[LenWhite]

Well after the season one ending episode I really enjoyed this thanks to Len White for the suggestion. Having said that I am somewhat disappointed so far in season 2 as it is playing now like a soap opera with lots of melodrama

I somewhat agree the pace is slower so far, although I would describe the change as the resulting intrigue trying to alter history. I do enjoy the historical references to the period English Kings and Scotland; as well as the eccentricities of the French court depicted in episode 2

I actually had to do some research on "Bonny Prince Charlie" (Charles Scott) who it appears was reckless, irresponsible, and largely clueless in his quest to restore "The House of Stuart" to the throne of England and Scotland. He manipulated the Scots hatred of the current Protestant Kings occupation. The result was the disastrous "Battle of Culloden" and the slaughter of many of the Scottish Highlanders.

I read even Outlander's male lead said it's ironic that "Bonnie Prince Charlie" was remembered in Scotland with fondness when he was in school.

 

[Steve Williams]

I remember the history as well. I just don't remember Prince Charles as the boob he was made out to be