tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post6460492522984887396..comments2024-03-26T07:33:18.502-04:00Comments on WordWranglers: Outlander (What Else?)Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-76507351266950300942015-06-04T15:31:24.935-04:002015-06-04T15:31:24.935-04:00I wanted to watch the finale before I commented. A...I wanted to watch the finale before I commented. And yeah, it was pretty excruciating to watch. But I found it excruciating to read when I read the book, so....And Lord, I love Sam Heughn as Jamie. He is exactly what I envisioned--maybe more so. I basically agree with everything that Vicki said above.<br /><br />The violence doesn't bother me because I think it is indicative of that time. But, as a whole I do think cable and not-network shows push the boundaries because they can.<br /><br />Suits on USA says "Sh*t" like fifty times an episode. Or whatever the limit is. And sometimes it feels like they're saying it just because they can, not because it's necessary. Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-62877218629426371852015-06-04T09:32:18.392-04:002015-06-04T09:32:18.392-04:00Ah, I loved the books and was afraid the series wo...Ah, I loved the books and was afraid the series would be so much less. I especially worried about the casting but I was exceedingly thrilled and surprised by the reality. Balfe and Menzies were wonderful and Sam Heughn is a perfect Jamie. As you said, the scenes filmed in Scotland were breathtaking. They were so meticulous about getting the locations, the clothing, the food, etc. authentic to the time. I wasn't bothered by the violence because it seemed to me necessary to the story for audiences to be shocked into a full understanding of just how terrible the events were in the lives of the characters. The producers could have skirted around them but that technique wouldn't have been as effective as forcing us to face them. I love that they have allowed Claire to be the tough, independent woman she is and that Jamie, who is a product of his time and culture, nevertheless, respects her for that. All in all, just a marvelous program. Hate having to wait for it to begin again...sigh. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713620060552827217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-44336422320228142032015-06-02T06:53:55.827-04:002015-06-02T06:53:55.827-04:00I haven't seen or read (buries head in shame) ...I haven't seen or read (buries head in shame) so I have nothing to add other than that violence is a turnoff to me in whatever form it may take. Great post, though, Nan--makes me think I should try again.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com