Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi1

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi1 – The Battle Joined Written by Ron D. Moore     Directed by Brendan Maher This conversation is between Blacklanderz Vida, Amanda and Jean. Edited by Vida. BRUTAL | HEARTBREAKING | HOPEFUL | RED HAIR! Vida: Doughtlander is FINALLY O-V-A-H! I am glad they started with the battle and sped up the timeline. It was definitely a Battle Royale for all – … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi1

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi13

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber Directed by Philip John    Written by Toni Graphia & Matthew B. Roberts This conversation is between Blacklanderz Vida, Michelle, and Tamisha; all have read the book. Edited by Vida. It’s so emotional. It’s so amazing to see Claire kind of back in her time. Obviously production design did an amazing job, and it’s such a satisfying finale…It’s heartbreaking … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi13

Outlander S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber Directed by Philip John    Written by Toni Graphia & Matthew B. Roberts Starz/TV Synopsis Claire visits Lallybroch and Culloden Moor to make peace with the past, while Brianna and Roger bond over researching Randall family history. Jamie and Claire come up with a dangerous plan, which Dougal overhears, inciting him to a murderous rage. Jamie must do everything … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi12

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi12 – The Hail Mary  Directed by Philip John      Written by Ira Steven Behr & Anne Kenney This conversation is between Blacklanderz Michelle and Evelyn; both have read the book. Edited by Vida. HOPELESSNESS | DESPERATION | SACRIFICE | DEATH Michelle: Jamie, Claire, Murtagh and the rest of the gang have arrived in Inverness three days before the Battle of … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi12

Outlander S2 Epi12 – The Hail Mary (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi12 – The Hail Mary Directed by Philip John      Written by Anne Kenney & Ira Steven Behr Starz/TV Synopsis Jamie pulls out all stops in an effort in turn the Jacobite army away from impending slaughter at Culloden Moor, while Claire comforts the ailing Alex Randall; and Alex devises an outrageous plan to save his child’s mother. THE HAIL MARY In a … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi12 – The Hail Mary (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi11

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi11 – Vengeance Is Mine  Directed by Mike Barker        Written by Diana Gabaldon This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda-Rae and Evelyn. Both have read the book. Edited by Vida. TRAPPED | SELFLESS | DUPLICITY | CONCEALMENT | SATISFACTION Amanda-Rae: Diana Gabaldon pulled off a very difficult task very well. She reconciled her ideas on the plot direction with the changes … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi11

Outlander S2 Epi11 – Vengeance Is Mine (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi11 – Vengeance Is Mine Directed by Mike Barker        Written by Diana Gabaldon Starz/TV Synopsis Claire and the Highlanders are sent north after the Jacobite leaders decide to halt their march on London. A band of redcoats makes trouble for the Scots, leading to a most unexpected reunion for Claire. VENGEANCE IS MINE The title of the episode initially invoked the … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi11 – Vengeance Is Mine (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi10

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi10 – Prestonpans  Directed by Philip John      Written by Ira Steven Behr This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda-Rae and Lorinda. Both have read the book. Edited by Vida. SANGUINE | ANXIOUS | BITTERSWEET | DESPAIR | INESCAPABLE Amanda-Rae: Ira Steven Behr redeemed himself in my eyes. There were parts of Episode 2 that to me felt like the writing really went off … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi10

Outlander S2 Epi10 – Prestonpans (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi10 – Prestonpans Directed by Philip John      Written by Matthew B. Roberts Starz/TV Synopsis Trusting in Claire’s knowledge of ‘history,’ Jamie leads the Jacobite army into a critical battle with British opposition near the town of Preston.  Meanwhile, Claire attends to the dead and dying, a reminder of the truest costs of war. *SPOILERS* If you don’t want to know … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi10 – Prestonpans (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi9

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi9 – Je Suis Prest  Directed by Philip John      Written by Matthew B. Roberts This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda-Rae, Vida and Jean. All have read the book. Edited by Vida. CUNNING | BOSSY | STRONG | COURAGEOUS | FEARFUL Amanda-Rae:  The fancy wagon wheels in the title card, I believe belong to the British Army. They’re moving in on the … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi9

Outlander S2 Epi9 – Je Suis Prest (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi9 – Je Suis Prest  Directed by Philip John      Written by Matthew B. Roberts Starz/TV Synopsis Claire and Jamie reunite with the Lallybroch and MacKenzie men as they train for war, but Jamie’s power struggles with Dougal and Claire’s personal battle with her memories of WWII weigh upon them. JE SUIS PREST We all know that Jamie’s clan motto, Je … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi9 – Je Suis Prest (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi8

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi8 – The Fox’s Lair Directed by Mike Barker    Written by Anne Kenney We wondered last week if the title card would change; and, we were glad to see that it had. The French version title card from all the previous episodes is replaced with the drums and bagpipes version of The Skye Boat Song, the full English lyrics and … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi8

Outlander S2 Epi8 – The Fox’s Lair (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi8 – The Fox’s Lair (Title Analysis) ~ via STARZ Directed by Mike Barker    Written by Anne Kenney Starz/TV Synopsis Claire and Jamie attempt to elicit support from Jamie’s grandsire, Lord Lovat; Colum MacKenzie arrives with plans of his own; Lord Lovat makes moves to advance his own interests. FOX’S LAIR A fox’s lair is nothing more than its dwelling or … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi8 – The Fox’s Lair (Title Analysis)

Outlander S2 Epi7 – Faith (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi7 – Faith (Title Analysis) Directed by Metin Hüseyin      Written by Toni Graphia Starz/TV Synopsis Doctors at L’Hopital Des Anges try to save Claire’s life and that of her unborn child; and King Louis accuses two men of practicing the dark arts.    What is faith? Faith is confidence or trust in a person or thing; or the observance of an obligation … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi7 – Faith (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi6

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi6 – Best Laid Schemes . . . Directed by Metin Hüseyin            Written by Matthew B. Roberts This conversation is between Blacklanderz Vida and Iris. Iris has not read the book. Edited by Vida. Just as we did last week, we wanted to add some of The Hollywood Reporter’s interview with Matthew B. Roberts to add insight into his mindset … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi6