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Episode 207: “Faith” Can Move Mountains

Going into episode 207 I knew just by the title it was going to be a tear jerker. But who would have thought it was going to be a total sobfest? Toni Graphia has brought everything to the table in this one epic hour of television! “Faith” can be...

Passing the Crown: How RDM rules over the Outlander fandom.

When the reigning Queen of England relinquishes her crown, it’s expected to be the biggest event in British history in over 70 years. No such fanfare for HERSELF, Diana Gabaldon, our Queen of Outlander. Although her reign ended in 2014, she is in fact, and thankfully, alive and kicking. Kicking...

Why Outlander will help Starz win the battle of Sunday night TV

Starz CEO Chris Albrecht made a startling announcement this week: He’s moving the cable channel’s original programming from Saturday to Sunday nights, starting in July with Power. That means that season 3 of Outlander — yes, yes it’s going to happen! — would go up against the likes of Game of Thrones...

[Relatively] LIVE Blog: Episode 2.07 – “Faith”

Do you find yourself obsessively gabbing on about Outlander to your friends and family? Wishing your Saturday nights included a living room full of people with whom to watch, discuss, comment, cheers, jeers and well, experience alllllll the feels? Dinna fash, Obsessenach – you are not alone. Good news – we can get...

If You Knew, Would You Tell?

Written by: Anne Hawkinson In “Best Laid Schemes,” Murtagh is finally told the secret Claire and Jamie have been keeping from him. But the timing of the reveal really threw me off. Wait . . . what?? Claire has just given Jamie her smallpox potion, which means any second now...

The Scotland Diaries — May 15-17 — Castles, Kirks, Cairns and Culloden

Written by: Anne Gavin You could almost hear the thump, thump, thump of my heart at we set off from Edinburgh pointed north and west towards the Highlands. I had just met my fellow travelers and we all nervously looked at each other and hoped we would remember faces and...

Claire’s Cruel Compassion

Written by: Anne Hawkinson Source Alex Randall is a really good guy, despite the fact that his brother is the sick, perverted Black Jack Randall who abused and tortured Jamie at Wentworth Prison. Alex also happens to be in love with Mary Hawkins, which sets all manner of alarm bells...

Despite Recent News – Believe Me, Outlander Season 3 Will Happen

A lot of the Outlander fandom is losing their collective minds about the potential for Outlander Season 3. Why hasn’t it been announced yet? is the question I keep hearing. Another favorite from the so-called “prognosticators” is, well, the ratings are going down. STARZ won’t renew a show with declining ratings....

Murtagh Hits a Rough Spot

Written by: Anne Hawkinson Murtagh is a man who makes you feel safe, no matter the circumstance. He stands quietly (for the most part) in the background, surveying the situation, alert to any potential danger. He’s got your back, no matter what. He’s loyal to the end – underneath that...

The Scotland Diaries — May 13-14 Edinburgh

Written by: Anne Gavin My trip across the pond could not have gone any smoother, save for a short gap leaving Newark, New Jersey due to air traffic delays over the busy skies of New York. Not surprising! But, the moment I landed in Scotland, the spirit and the soul...