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Screen Caps Outlander Season Finale Ep 1×16

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Screen captures from To Ransom A man’s Soul episode 1×16 the Outlander Season One Finale. 

  

                                                      

                                                                              

And now on to Season Two based on Dragonfly in Amber.

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Podcast To Ransom A Man’s Soul Ep 1×16 Review and Recap

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 Outlander Season One has come to a close.  We get drawn into the world of Black Jack Randall in a disturbing and real way. We see the aftermath upon Jamie and Claire. Can he survive his ordeal? Can she save him? Where will they go?

Listen to my recap and review for all the information.

 

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Three Word Wentworth Prison 1×15 Fan Reviews

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On Twitter and Facebook I simply asked, “What’s your three word review of Wentworth Prison?”.  The emotional responses quickly came in. Thank you to all who participated in this tiny TV review. I couldn’t have said it better myself.

“My tears flowed.” “Nailed it. LITERALLY.” “Oh. My. God.”  “Book comes alive.” “Finest acting ever!” “Bravo entire ensemble!” “Riveting, fascinating, repellent.” “Oh my God!!!” “Extremely well performed.” “Heartbreakingly intense. Bravo.” “My poor Jamie!!” “Chilling, intense, incredible!” “Totally visceral storytelling.” “Award worthy performances.” “Never watching again!” “Brilliant, Awesome, Stunning.” “Tears,heartfelt acting!!!!!!!!!!!” “Very gut wrenching!” “Emmys for All.” “Emmy Award Winning.” “Ellen MacKenzie, Pimp.” “Dark, cruel, wicked!” “jolting, riveting, harbinger” “terrifying, heartbreaking & gut-wrenching” “disturbing, heart-pumping, painful.” “intense, conflicted, triumph” “Brilliantly talented actors” “What The Fuk!” “brilliant gut-wrenching sacrifice” “disturbing sick bastard” “Heartbreaking, Sick, Devotion.” 

What three words would you add?

This episode obviously had a pretty heavy affect upon viewers. I know it did on me. That is very obvious when you listen to my podcast. I chose not to redo it and keep the shaken up somber tone. My true emotions flowed effortlessly after watching a second time.  Expect more moments of purely unguarded talk after the last season’s episode as well.

Please feel free to share the word art made from these wonderful responses.

 

Slainte mhath.

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Wentworth Prison Ep 1×15 Review

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Episode: Wentworth Prison 1×15

Alternate Titles: Now Kiss Me or Surrender

Acting: They should win all the awards!

Writing: Skillful

Directing: Thoughtful

Level of Viewing Discomfort: 10/10

It’s part slow, terrifying descent into the hell that is Black Jack Randall and part acts of courageous, fierce, protective love that is Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser.  

As said in yesterday’s post, Outlander is bold and unapologetic. A most challenging hour of viewing to be sure and so worth it.

If anyone had doubts that Randall is a sadistic,  evil being, It’s impossible to believe there could be a shred of good residing within him.  Tobias Menzies is terrifyingly perfect in his representation. Several times during the episode, I was promoted to cover my ears or eyes.  His performance left me anxiety ridden.


Claire. In fear she refuses to give up. Until she succeeds or fails there is no stopping her. Her grit, fighting spirit, and despairing heart keep us on the edge of our seats. She never ceases to surprise with the bravery she expresses. There are not enough adjectives to describe her attributes in this episode. When she curses Randall with the knowledge of his death date, I cheered. Caitriona Balfe perfection scene to scene.


Equally there is no question of how Claire and Jamie love each other. Both risking all for the other. THAT is the ultimate bottom line, their commitment and bond.  This is the heart and soul of Outlander.

To see Jamie’s fight and light dim to nearly being extinguished under Randall’s initial torments, utterly raw and gut wrenching to experience. He bargained for Claire’s life not knowing the level of holistic torture yet to be the unleashed upon him. As Randall began, the look of realization how bad this might get is in his eyes. Again shudder inducing. Sam Heughan, his performance simply flawless.

Jamie does not belong to darkness. The light shall reclaim him.  This harrowing anxiety filled ride gets an A+.  There are no more words, my emotions are all in disarray.

 

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Bold and Unapologetic Season 1 Final Episodes

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WARNING this post contains non-detailed spoilers. 

Please read no further if you do not want to have a peek into the ultimate outcome for our hero.

The Outlander TV series has been bold and unapologetic in adapting Diana Gabaldon’s work to a visual medium. It is thrilling to not only have brave actors putting it all out there for viewers, but the brave team in the writers room who are willing to get the sexy, ugly, horrific, scary, triumphant content to the actors. What Outlander has to show is not titillation. The thread of real these characters all have in common with us causes passionate fans to be born.


“Wentworth Prison” and “To Ransom A Man’s Soul” are the darkest moments to date for these characters. Brutal. Gutting. Disturbing. Powerful. Intimate. Ultimately, inspiring. From the depths of hell beauty grows. Through hardship and loss, bonds are strengthened. In short, these characters must suffer to prevail. They are fully revealed to us through the fires.

The last two episodes of Season 1 are going to push the envelope even further than what most are able to imagine. Delving into male rape coupled with sadism, the bold and fierce loving courage of Claire to save Jamie, taking a look into PTSD from the holistic assault Jamie endures, and a harrowing healing effort in the end.


These episodes will be difficult to watch and experience. It will be worth it. Trust me as a fan. Trust Ron. Trust Diana.

 

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