Outlander: How Claire almost killed Dougal in S2

If the executive producer of Outlander had his way, Claire would always be the “badass” on the Starz drama, admits author Diana Gabaldon. So when the writers were preparing to kill off Dougal MacKenzie (Graham McTavish) at the end of season 2, the original thought was to have Claire (Caitriona Balfe) do the fatal deed — even though Gabaldon’s Outlander book series dictated otherwise. In … Continue reading Outlander: How Claire almost killed Dougal in S2

Outlander Inside S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber

If you haven’t checked out the Outlander Community Website, you should. Starz opens up and shares an inside look into the episodes. We decided to share some of what they provide. Enjoy! CLOSER LOOK – DEED OF SASINE Created by Brendan Hessle in the Art Department. Under Scots law, Sasine is the official transfer of land and its buildings to another person. Symbolic transfers were … Continue reading Outlander Inside S2 Epi13 – Dragonfly in Amber

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)

Outlander S2: Blacklanderz Convos! Recap Epis1-12

Just in case you needed a review before next week’s Outlander season finale, we have provided all the Blacklanderz Convos! recaps below. However, this does include *spoilers*. So, if you haven’t seen all the episodes, stop here. Enjoy! Outlander S2 Epi1 – Through a Glass, Darkly | Directed by Metin Hüseyin Written by Ron D. Moore Blacklanderz Convos! between Vida and Kristal. In the first half … Continue reading Outlander S2: Blacklanderz Convos! Recap Epis1-12

Five reasons to be excited for Outlander’s new Roger Wakefield

Now that we are headed into the Outlander S2 finale next week, we thought we would provide a reminder of one of the reasons we are excited about what is to come! LIKE I am sure many of you, I have spent the better part of the last year watching the rise of Scottish actor and human unicorn Richard Rankin. The announcement by Starz that … Continue reading Five reasons to be excited for Outlander’s new Roger Wakefield

Double roles provide twice the fun for Tobias Menzies

Outlander, the genre- and time-spanning serial, boasts two of television’s most fascinating characters. They’re both played by Tobias Menzies. The series, adapted from Diana Gabaldon’s wildly popular novels and now in the home stretch of its second season, focuses on Claire, a lovely British Army nurse mysteriously swept from 1945 back to the mid-1700s. She’s plopped into a strange and alien existence, including marriage to … Continue reading Double roles provide twice the fun for Tobias Menzies

Outlander Inside S2 Epi12 – The Hail Mary

If you haven’t checked out the Outlander Community Website, you should. Starz opens up and shares an inside look into the episodes. We decided to share some of what they provide. Enjoy! CULLODEN HOUSE The interiors and exteriors of “Culloden House” were filmed at Touch House in Stirling, Scotland. To create the Jacobite camp, around 50 tents and many other campsite necessities like fires, carts, … Continue reading Outlander Inside S2 Epi12 – The Hail Mary

A Song of a Lass Gone

Ronald D. Moore on the daunting task of adapting the epic, wildly popular Outlander novels to TV and why he’s still paying for killing off one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters. Simply put, Ronald D. Moore likes it big. Really big. Through a jagged prism freighted with psychogenic combustions, desolate spiritual sojourning, and blunt, gory, diffident warfare—familial, romantic, global and, uh, intergalactic—Moore’s finest work as … Continue reading A Song of a Lass Gone

Oh Shite! Outlander Epi12 *Spoiler – New Clips* Sneak Peek

Seriously, if you don’t want to know, STOP HERE!!   *Spoiler* Sneak Peek   Scroll down …………… …………… Intentionally, skipped lines to give you a chance to stop.   Last chance. ……………. ……………. Jamie, Claire, and Murtagh realize just how close the Battle of Culloden. ~ video via Starz We Will March  ~ Video via ELLE   Continue reading Oh Shite! Outlander Epi12 *Spoiler – New Clips* Sneak Peek

Outlander Inside S2 Epi11- Vengeance is Mine

If you haven’t checked out the Outlander Community Website, you should. Starz opens up and shares an inside look into the episodes. We decided to share some of what they provide. Enjoy! RAM HEDD TAVERNE The Ram’s Hedd Taverne was filmed on location in Culross, a small village in Fife, Scotland. During Season 1, Culross also served as Crainsmuir, the village near Castle Leoch where Geillis … Continue reading Outlander Inside S2 Epi11- Vengeance is Mine

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)

Outlander: 14 Performers on 2016 Emmy Awards Ballot

14 Performances – Emmy Ballots! Out of 14, they HAVE to win some of them! Right?? Well, the Academy surely won’t be able to say that didn’t know anything about Outlander. See submissions below – some may contain *spoilers*. Good Luck. Fingers Crossed. Tùlach Àrd! SAM HEUGHAN – James Alexander Malcolm MacKenzie Fraser Best Drama Actor CAITRIONA BALFE – Claire Randall Fraser Best Drama Actress … Continue reading Outlander: 14 Performers on 2016 Emmy Awards Ballot

10 Reasons Outlander’s Fergus Is an International Treasure

Fergus! We absolutely love Fergus on the show and Romann Beruxx for bringing him to life. As a tribute from TV Guide, we also salute you! Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) have made a lot of friends in the second season of Outlander as they attempt to rewrite history — but none have wormed deep into the hearts of fans as well as … Continue reading 10 Reasons Outlander’s Fergus Is an International Treasure

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)

Outlander Inside S2 Epi10

Prestonpans! If you haven’t checked out the Outlander Community Website, you should. Starz opens up and shares an inside look into the episodes. We decided to share some of what they provide. Enjoy! JAMIE’S COAT Jamie’s coat was originally owned by his father, Brian Fraser. We saw Brian wearing the coat in Episode 112, just before his death. STORYBOARDS Dougal takes the measure of the … Continue reading Outlander Inside S2 Epi10