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Outlander: Turning Points (2023)
Oh My Heart!
What a massive, well-written, well-paced episode. These amazing acting roles for every cast member.
The sets, the costumes, the cinematography, the staging, the action sequences!
Each character is so well developed that I can easily feel and immerse myself in their minds and hearts. The dialogues were moving (the part with Claire and Jamie in the tent was strongly played, as much for Rachel and Ian).
I found the use of the time travel aspect of Claire with Benedict Arnold, that infamous traitor and the whole story of Roger, Bree and Buck to be brilliantly written.
I burst into tears at the end of the episode. It reminded me of my trip to Scotland 5 years ago, Griogair Labhruidh hit me in my memories with his interpretation of the song.
It's easily in the top 10 best Outlander episode we've had since it started nine years ago!
On the other hand, here's is what I think about the first part of season 7.
I completely understand that Outlander is not what it was when it started (season 1, 2 and first part of 3) However, for me season 7 is one of the best so far. I am delighted about the storylines, the characters (old and new one) and the whole parallel storylines (Jamie & Claire, Roger & Bree, William and the British army/Rachel & Denny)
These first 8 episodes are for my part better than all of season 6 and as strong as the first part of season 4 and 5. It's a robust and (really) packed first part. Some may say that it wasn't hard to defeat early seasons, but I disagree with that. And I'm positively surprised and satisfied that Outlander is still compelling at season 7.
Give me the chance to explain my point.
I strongly think that Outlander remains a great TV show. It has AMAZING characters (do I really have to develop on that point, I don't think so), original narrative pivot (the whole part with Buck and R&B in the 20th century is captivating, Jem and Mandy are adorable), in addition to offering us excellent moments of intimacy with our protagonists and wonderfully recycled narrative elements. When these repetitive elements occur (here I'm talking about abduction, assault, battle, bed talk, etc.) the real thing you must considered is how it affects the characters and so far, they managed to develop it perfectly. Like for example, in 707, yes it was yet another battle sequence, but it was William POV and only his. It felt fast and efficient, like the battle was truly back in time (it's so cliché when the battle goes on for hours), and I loved it. The acting was authentic, and it punched me right in the gut, remember his face when he screamed! You could easily feel William's disgust, terror, and anger. My eyes were watering a bit during the sequence. We didn't get to see a lot of soldiers getting violently killed during a 15 minute fight sequence like some people would like, it's useless. This gives us the necessary time to digest what we have just seen. This is what I call effectiveness.
Here is another example. I hear a lot "where is our Claire, where is the fearless and dedicated Claire, where is our season 1 Claire" well SHE IS NO LONGER HER. Claire from the first season goes back over 30 years in time. Therefore, in season 6 (just after being brutally assaulted) and the whole first part of season 7, after all the trauma and loss that happened to her, she learned that she can't always put her nose up in anything, and thinks she will be successful (remember that poor slave she thought she could save in season 4 episode 2, people said she was stupid trying to save him , and now she's a lot more cautious, a lot less reckless and a lot more reserved and people say she's boring, flat and gone.
It's what I call "character development" and it's perfectly designed. She has just lost a part of her soul by being raped, she lost her house, her daughter, her son-in-law, her grandchildren, even her cat, without forgetting her whole life (WW2, Faith, Frank, Culloden, Murtagh, and more). It would be pure nonsense and illogical for her to be the reckless and fearless Claire that she was. And I love seeing how loving and caring Jamie and Claire because of what I just said. Literally he will go to war, but of course he will care about his visual health with these spectacles. I love seeing those little details. Also, during 708, when she unfolds the sword to protect his beloved. I love to that at any cost she would have killed anyone who got in her way to Jamie. No matter how affected and traumatized she may be by her life, the world will stop for Jamie if he's danger, with these good old insults!
Recently, with season 6 and the first part of season 7, the show was subject to a huge wave of bad comments. And it makes me sad. Very sad. That this great show that is Outlander has fallen into this specter of massive negativity and poor review, like so many other shows before. It's obvious that sometime, not everyone, not always, people come here just to say ugly things. And it's important to understand that I don't single out people who come here with a bad review followed by solid points and explanations of their thoughts. It is their opinion and I respect it; I will take the time to read them. However, I strongly disagree with some people who show up on IMDb, put a 1/10 review, and disappear. How disrespectful, just to come, put a 1 star and fade away, I can't stand this and if you take a closer look at each episode there's always a whole bunch of mischievous and anonymous 1/10 reviews with no commentary. Therefore, it's obvious that Outlander fell into the hands of these people, and that makes me sad. But, with 708, full of poignant narrative point, straight out of the book, decisive and more captivating than ever. I'm happy to say that Outlander was able to catch up with some viewers who were disappointed with the turn the series had taken since season 6, with a impressive rating of 9.0. If you go back to my last comment on 608 I Am Not Alone, I had to raise the fact that the series would bring back in its seventh season most of the elements that created the magic of Outlander in the first seasons. Et voilà! I said that because I read all the books!
Inside this first part they managed to integrate, drama and romance, time travel, major location changes, wonderful treatments and excellent chemistry between our good old characters (Claire, Jamie, Ian, Bree, Roger, John, Tom Christie, but also the arrival of new ones (William, Rachel, Denzel, Buck, Rob with an excellent casting choice), perfectly connected to previous seasons with exquisite references, magnificent battle sequences, 18th and 20th century in parallel, lavish sets and costumes, and more.
These points I just listed are all the reasons that made Outlander what it is today. And why fans love this great story.
The only negative comment I have about the seventh season (season 5 and 6 too, but especially this one) is the uneven pacing of some episodes. This season (more than the previous one) covers a lot of pages of the seventh volume in very few episodes. Despite the excellence of the screenplay and the dialogues as such, there was this reasoning impression that the episodes covered a narrative moment to the next without further delay, like llright, that's it, we can move on to the next one. I noticed that it created an effect of distance between the spectator and the story, like never before. This is what people called bad acting, bad script, stupid decisions. But I firmly believe that's not what it's all about, just an uneven rhythm. For example, a dialogue scene can last almost 10 minutes, while sometimes we could cover several months, from large displacements of locations to arrive directly at the relevant actions in less than 5 minutes. As if the series and the characters were extremely rushed. That's why I loved the scene in 708, as Claire tends to Jamie's hand, there's a shot of Claire wringing out her laundry in a small bowl of water, Jamie watching her delicately, long. At that precise moment, I felt the series take its time and it was so pleasant, to see them live gently, slowly. On the other hand, I can put myself in the shoes of the writers who, until 2/3 of season 7 (around episode 10 or 11 then), they did not know that the series would be renewed for an eighth and final season. So, they had to find a way for them to conclude the series and give an end effect to our characters. Despite this fast and accelerated pace, which in my opinion has affected the authenticity and fluidity of the episodes, I am more than delighted that they have worked hard to deliver the best of books to us.
I just finished the first part and I'm proud and happy to say, they did it.
Thanks to the cast and crew. Thanks Diana. Let's watch it again.
Outlander: Where the Waters Meet (2023)
Well paced and rythmed. A good Outlander episode!
For my part, I really enjoyed the episode and I found it well paced, both by the different protagonists, and by the editing and sequence of scenes.
Also, the dialogue scene between Jamie and Claire in the tent near the end of the episode was truly exquisite and touching. It's always nice to see their two minds and thoughts come together as they so often do. 2 spirits separated by 2 centuries, here is a very beautiful representation of their respective lives. I loved all of Roger's scenes with Scottish culture and the mystery man at the end! Since I read the book, I'm so glad we got to this story!
All in all, the sets, filming locations and costumes, complemented by a great soundtrack as with all episodes, it really is always nice to just watch Outlander and think we've come this far in this great story.
The show and the people aren't what they used to be, including over 30 (fictional) years since the show began, Outlander remains captivating and interesting, and my love and curiosity for these characters will never cease, I'll listen to it till the end.
I really don't understand why multiple people pop up on IMBd to give the episode a 1/10 rating without adding anything. It's such a shame that the ranking of some episodes can be distorted by these arbitrary rankings.
Outlander: The Happiest Place on Earth (2023)
Finally, this unforgettable and moving episode happened.
This episode marks one of the biggest twists of any Outlander storyline to date. And I'm so happy with how hard the production has worked to keep it a secret in any promo or trailer for the past few months. I've read the books and I've been waiting for this moment in Roger and Bree's journey for so many years, my eyes were shining like never before the whole episode.
The dialogues were carefully written and performed competently by the whole team. I find it incredible how effectively each member of the cast embodies their character. It's so real for them and for us too. Everything was smooth but heartbreaking at the same time.
And yet here we are in the seventh season of this incredible show that started almost 10 years ago. And yet, at 702 "The Happiest Place on Earth", Outlander remains deeply moving and beautifully engrossing and satisfying to watch. Whether it is the strength of the performances of the main actors but also of the supporting actors, whether it is the production design which includes the sets and the costumes, whether it is the cinematography or the script, this episode was able once again as in the season 2 or 3 catching up with the essence of Outlander and why myself and all the other fans (I presume) fell in love with this great story in the beggining. As for me, I watched seasons 1 and 2 before I started reading the books in 2017, and I know this episode gave me the same feeling I had when my mind was saying "ok that's it , I want the novels".
Also, I would personally like to add that I found Sophie Skelton (Brianna) acting superb in this episode with her departure to the 20th century and the heartbreaking goodbye.
The same for all the other performances.
Thank you once again to the entire cast and crew for delivering what is possibly one of the best-crafted and best-packaged episodes of Outlander in recent years.
Outlander: A Life Well Lost (2023)
As great as always!
Like every premiere of the previous season. It's no surprise that this episode ticks off a 8.9 on IMDb, because it's well deserved. The pace is so packed and dense. It's a direct sequel to the last installment in 608, which is really satisfying. I'm glad they didn't skip a lot of the plot just because they're switching to season 7. This is a well-written episode with great dialogue AND monologues! Knowing this story by heart, I read all the books and watched the series three times. That said, whether you love 701 "A Life Well Lost" or hate it, I can assure everyone that people will be screaming for what's next! What people say is missing at this point in the series is exactly what will happen in later episodes. People miss what was Outlander in the early seasons. But I can assure you once again that everything we loved at the beginning will be back in this season and more and lots of new adorable characters! It's like a dream come true that the crew and cast are so far into this epic story and there's still so much to tell, I can't wait.
Also, I feel like the cinematography jumped three steps higher, it's so beautiful and colorful. The costumes, the music, the sets (it's so big!) the universe, that's it! They still have everything, but bigger than ever.
On the other hand, I know, and I think we all know that Outlander isn't the best TV ever. It's not the kind of show like Succession, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad. I understand. But it's still an accomplishment for a TV show to still be great until season 7. I get that Outlander is a "good" TV show. But the story itself (whether it's the book or the screenplay), is EXTRAORDINARILY well developed, dense, historically rich, with amazing characters and complex relationships.
And also, that's the story Diana Gabaldon told in her books and I couldn't be happier than I am right now for how the cast, the crew, and the showrunners have adapted these bricks of pages (we're talking about a 700-1000 pages every book, and there's 9 of 'em). I've read the books and I know what was going to happen in previous seasons and I know what's going to happen this season and I'm deeply grateful that the showrunner didn't just give what the fans were asking for, like putting time travel everywhere, or magically teleport the characters to Scotland, or canceling any character because they didn't like the acting or whatever they said. It's fine, I get it and I took the time to read opposite review before saying what I had to say. But still, it's a fact, if you're not enjoying the plot right now or since season six, or five, or four like the majority of critics have been saying since Claire and Jamie arrived in America, you just don't like what Gabaldon wrote in her books, which is fine, but no one can blame the showrunner because that's what it is and that's what she wrote. Personally I liked it a lot, since I read everything. So I think we should all shout very loudly to the showrunners, because they followed theses complete and complexe books and stuck to the original storyline, plot twists, and character development (which is amazing by the way).
These six seasons and one episode are a beautiful and captivating adaptation of Diana life's work. Thanks to the cast and crew, and thanks to Diana for allowing us to have another epic and amazing season of our favorite love story.
It marks a great start to what is sure to be Outlander's biggest and greatest season.
Better Call Saul: Waterworks (2022)
WHAT AN IDEA TO...
...Explore the post-Breaking Bad life of Jimmy/Saul. I can only cheer and applaud this idea, planned and deployed bit by bit from season 1. I think this might be the best episode of all of Better Call Saul, or at least definitely one of the best of all of the series. The finesse of the writing is impressive, the creative work, as much in the rhythm, the dialogues, the tension and the coherence between all the narrative arcs is mind-blowing, the pre-production work is remarkable and extraordinary. All of this without mentioning the incredible acting from the entire cast, all of them. Each scene is harrowing and at the same time surprising, it is impossible to guess even to the second what is about to happen. The ending of 'Waterworks' is one of the best plot twists and cliffhangers ever written and directed. Whether it's the construction of the previous events leading up to this phase of the Jimmy/Saul story arc, the acting, the cinematography and all of those which provide viewers with one of the most memorable and exciting cinematic experiences. The final scene is simply unforgettable and so brilliant. The devil hides in all the little details, even the most mundane, such as an old lady who only watches cat videos. I am amazed and on my knees in front of this masterpiece. Thank you Vince Gilligan and your team. For everything. Let's remember this moment. Only. One. Episode. Left.
This Is Us: Us (2022)
A balm on life. Thank you.
I must begin this review with the following statement: there could be no other end than this. This end was the sweetest, most complete and most conclusive that anyone who followed this beautiful story and this great family could have wished. It couldn't have been a turnaround or a stunning punch line. The This Is Us series finale was exactly what a series finale should be: a conclusion. In their bed, Rebecca and Jack said whatever was most relevant, they explained that they have succeeded, that Rebecca has succeeded, that their children are happy and fulfilled, that they will remember their mother and their father. That the image of a family is the first that cherishes and excites us. This Is Us was able to bring to light this lasting memory of our first home to everyone. The smell, the image, the memory, our past, our future, our life. Us. The final episode was perfectly what it should be, in no way this episode should be explosive, full of twists and fast with breathless scenes. It proposed the introspection of each, the summary of each, the memory of each and the synthesis of the life of this small family around which all these adorable characters revolved during these decades. If you watch it again and listen to it, you will literally catch a life moral in every dialogue.
At the end of this episode, I not only felt that this story ended, that Jack and Rebecca had accomplished their task of parenting, or that Kevin, Kate and Randall had accomplished their life, and are full of ambition for their future. No, I felt that each dialogue applied to my life, the one I had, the one I lead now and the one I will lead in the future. All these dialogues from everyone pierced me. The series finale of This Is Us is a balm on everyone's life. A balm on each of our lives, our past, our present, our future, our love, our family, our friends, and above all, a balm on death, which without it, would not allow life to exist.
In this way, as respectfully, politely and kindly as possible, I strongly consider that anyone who criticizes this episode, as not being up to a series finale, or considering the episode to be long, boring and he offered too many scenes in the past, I doubt very much that these people understood the whole point of the thing: a real conclusion, an introspection, a balm on life.
On the other hand, for anyone considering that the series left several unresolved elements, it seems important to mention that this episode was not designed to solve all the mysteries; since they were all already resolved, and had been for several episodes. I believed for several years that the series would give all its answers at the true end of the last episode, but I realized very quickly during the course of the last season, that This Is Us was much more brilliant than that, this series gave us this balm on life, that's what This Is Us was, and that's what the series finale was able to put forward without hesitation and with shine.
This episode didn't have to be emotionally destructive or some kind of emotional roller coaster, it had to be just what it was to perfection. I cannot thank Dan Folgeman enough for creating this story and for encouraging his team to bring us this wonderful and incredible story, which I will definitely be listening to again in the years to come.
"It's quite something, isn't it? Dan Folgeman's This Is Us."
This Is Us: The Train (2022)
The. Best. Episode. Of. This. Is. Us.
The episode ended 25 minutes ago, and I'm still crying and shaking my hands. Listening to this episode with my mom emotionally destroyed me. Never in my entire life have I been so affected by a film production, whether it's a movie or a TV series.
The penultimate episode of This Is Us was part of one of the most brilliant screenplay concerts I've had the chance to see, the analogy of the train, between life that never stops, and the different compartments, mixing all the age groups of Rebecca's children, with at its peak Jack, the love of her life and the father of her children. Dotted with a thousand references to everything that forged the incredible and determined mother that is Rebecca Pearson. All accompanied by the wisest man of his life. I firmly believe that this episode will mark the minds of all those who have taken the patience to get to this part of the end of the history of this great family.
All the characters were present, all the defining moments of Rebecca's life. This Is Us is the great fresco of the life of this woman, this mother, and it is rare to have the chance to witness a story so long, so detailed, so complex, but which fits together so perfectly that it is all the more satisfying and breathtaking. I can't thank Dan Folgeman enough for undertaking this story and for bringing along this great team that made possible one of my favorite series, This Is Us.
Until death, I will cherish this story that made me realize how much those I chose to be my family, and also those I didn't choose, matter to me. I will love my loved ones, and I will take care of them. Until the end of us.
This Is Us: Family Meeting (2022)
A once-in-a-lifetime performance from Mandy Moore.
The quality of This Is Us in this episode is totally explosive and memorable. I am totally speechless. Losing a mother is terrifying and this show captures that loss so perfectly. It's as sad as it is beautiful at the same time. Everything is so realistic, the makeup is amazing and Mandy Moore's performance amazes me more and more with each episode. I firmly believe that we will never see a performance spanning 6 years, over 100 episodes, featuring different age states. It's a once-in-a-lifetime performance. It is remarkable, it is infinite and unforgettable. Even though Rebecca loses her memory, WE will always remember her and the wonderful mom she was until her last breath.
Next week's episode may be the most heartbreaking thing I've seen in my entire life, as someone very attached to their mother. Everyone call your mom and tell her you love her. Get ready, it's going to be intense. I can not wait.
This Is Us: Miguel (2022)
Thank you Miguel.
It was a decent, well-crafted episode in the life of a major supporting character. The entire cast was pretty and Mandy Moore's performance is always amazing.
Also, as the show goes on, the makeup always surprises me every episode, lots of timelines are shown, and it's pretty accurate of how all those different decades look. This episode ends with the reason for Miguel's absence in the future, and I think we're all glad they did.
I also firmly believe that the last three episodes of this show will be a roller coaster of emotions. I can feel that each storyline will be closed to a satisfying and realistic ending. I won't say "perfect" because this series has taught us that everyday life isn't always lived like a fairy tale, and I consider that to be the most perfect way to end this beautiful story. I can feel it in the air, the big ending of THIS IS US is coming and...
I Can't. Wait.
Thank you.
Outlander: I Am Not Alone (2022)
A decent and enjoyable slow-burning sixth season, BUT...
Its obvious to me that this series reached its highest level of quality in seasons 1, 2 and 3. I fell in love with this story because of Scotland and Scottish culture. Then I read all the books and even since then I have traveled to Scotland to visit filming locations like Lallybroch. Beside that, there are still a lot of great moments in season 4, 5 and 6. I'm not here to list every one of those moments, I think a lot of viewers have their idea, and I'll be the first to defend thoses seasons and their highlights.
Second, I have to make a statement, that Outlander does something that many other TV shows or movies often don't. I realized this in Season 5 where I discovered that the mood, pacing, and nature of Outlander had changed a lot since the first season. Here's the conclusion: the whole show covers a period of over 32 years (it started in 1743 and we are now in 1775). It's not often that a TV show spans so many years. And, I realized that it was the inescapable reason why the atmosphere had changed so much. Our whole universe of characters has gone through a period of thirty years, which is huge. Our character did evolve and change. So I can admit and agree with those who say the tone and nature of Outlander has changed a lot, but I honestly think the showrunners and the cast and all of these different directors are doing a pretty amazing job of adapting this huge saga of novels, which I have read. And so, I can't stand people saying that Outlander is bad, and they'd give it a zero, or that it's become a dumb show with dumb showrunners, that's not acceptable.
Third, everyone should remember that season 6 was cut short because of the pandemic and for Caitríona Blafe who was pregnant all season. And so, the ultimate climax will happen next season. It's even the first time that Outlander ends a season with such a high and dramatic cliffhanger (which I really appreciate). It's not complete, and things have yet to be worked out, and I'm glad they didn't rush Malva's murder for everyone's curiosity, because that has nothing to do with the quality of the series, on the contrary, it does not omit details and does not hasten to solve the mystery too quickly, at the expense of the quality of the series.
That said, season six was a quiet slow-burning season for me, there were a few highlights like Wendigo Donner in jail, Flora Macdonald's barbecue, Malva's murder, and that explosive episode. But especially the wonderful conversation between Claire and Jamie at the end of the seventh episode. This conversation came to prove that the whole series is brilliant and perfectly connected. Claire explains that she feels guilty for all the pain inflicted on her loved ones since returning to the past, mixed with the trauma of her recent attack. This conversation, these references to previous seasons and these references to all the violence and aggression inflicted on the various protagonists of Outlander, prove that the series does not use violence only as episodic narrative elements. This extreme violence has consequences, repercussions and evolution in the minds of the characters and IT'S BRILLIANT. It's logical and satisfying to hear such words from Claire, especially since that conversation wasn't in the book at all. It even made sense of his weird ether abuse. After that, I'm always surprised by the mean and derogatory comments towards the writers of the series.
Also, I didn't hear about it at all in the reviews for Season 6, but the cinematography and production design are AMAZING. The image quality is excellent, the costumes and sets too, the camera angles and movement are excellent. The framing of the multiple shots is breathtaking and THE strengths are undoubtedly the colors. They're amazing, well-chosen, and perfectly suited to the plot. But again, people have to talk about the fake plastic plants in the garden with a huge screen time of around 90 seconds.
Finally, having read the seventh book, I know it will be a massive and ambitious season to make. But what I do know is that people will be thrilled and I strongly believe they'll get back some of what they loved in the early seasons. Can't wait for it!
This Is Us: The Night Before the Wedding (2022)
A nice and warm episode about endless love.
Love it or hate it. It was a nice and pretty episode about the endless love between our dear Kevin and Sophie. The final scene strongly reminds me of Forrest Gump on the bus with Jenny until the end of their lives.
I must admit that it was full of clichés but deep down I was happy and relieved that Kev had found, for a second time, the love of his life.
I admire the morals behind the two adults they have become. Changes and growth are possible for everyone and I found that really inspiring. Well done love story episode with a bunch of our favorite character.
Outlander: Sticks and Stones (2022)
Great episode, but there is something I can't stand with.
I can't believe Outlander's "Sticks and Stones" has an IMDb rating of 7.4. If there's one thing Outlander does well, it's not using the viol as mere drama throughout the series. Everyone who was raped showed their PTSD and the shock that comes with it. Now is the time for our main character Claire, I can just be happy the showrunner shows it, even if it might be boring or a little too much. It's here. Like in real life, if it happens to someone, and everyone knows it happens. I can't stand it being said that the showrunner should avoid seeing her ghosts or just hearing them, it wouldn't be very disturbing, because it's certainly up to her to live with this trauma, since Jamie is in season 2, and Brianna in seasons 4. The showrunmer strongly does this as Claire has been the main character since the first episode and treats her realistically and respectfully. And of course, those things are backed up by a stellar cast and great performance.
On the other hand, I have read the books well recently, so I am aware of the ending of the sixth book. Then I hear a lot of people say that even though the showrunner does a good job of adapting the novel, well Diana Gabaldon did some crap in her book. I just can't tolerate someone judging a book by its television adaptation. Yes, Outlander was and remains an amazing adaptation of its source material, but no one can judge Gabaldon's work just by watching the TV show. Season 6 is pretty amazing to me and I don't mind if it becomes some kind of soap opera because I know how it ends, I know it's necessary. As you can see, the accusation and murder of Malva is the beginning of the end for Fraser's Ridge, the calm before the storm. It can't always be a disaster in their life. The previous season, Roger was hanged, Jamie was bitten by a snake and near death, Brianna was kidnapped and Claire was raped, and all this in 5 episodes (season 5 ep. 8 to 12). I strongly think it's normal for their life to be some kind of soap opera for a certain time.
Claire and Jamie are just trying to live their lives in peace, but now the Christies have come to them and drama is happening. It's been a peaceful season, preparing us for what's to come in the massive Season 7...!
This Is Us: Day of the Wedding (2022)
Mandy Moore's perfomance as old Rebecca Pearson is just impressive and unfrogettable.
Once again, This Is Us delivered a moving and powerful written episode. Mandy Moore is simply amazing in her role. Rarely have I seen a lead actress play an older woman for as long as she does throughout the series. Her performance during her performance at the wedding almost brought me to tears, I literally felt the emotions of each character as they are all so well developed and complex. To be able to interpret an elderly person suffering from advanced Alzheimer's, it amazes me to the highest degree. Finally, Randall's speech was amazing and I think everyone can appreciate how to the point and how well written it was. This show is going perfectly and I can't help but applaud Folgeman and the other showrunner. I can't wait to see the last 5 episodes of this well-crafted and enormous love story.
Outlander: The World Turned Upside Down (2022)
Compelling and dramatic as we love it!
As a reader of the book, and therefore knowing who is guilty of this murder, and why, I still don't understand why people say the showrunner and writers are stupid or that they messed up with season 6. Pisses because all the main plots of the season are part of the book and on the contrary, the showrunner does a great job and always respects its source material. All of these twists were chosen by Diana Gabaldon herself when the 6th book was released. Outlander is still pretty amazing with incredible character development and a surprising plot.
Yes, people are raped, beaten, sick and die, but a life in the 18th century cannot be safe, it would be boring and unrealistic. Yes, all the main characters have been raped, but saying that the plot gets recycled and repeats itself over and over again is such a low-grade thinking because there is a place, a time, a context and a whole situation that frames it. It's not bad writing or stupid choices, it's A Breath of Snow and Ashes - A Novel - bring to the screen in a stunning way. You have to stop minimizing the plot and saying that everything is the same from the start, it evolves, it changes and the motivations are all very different.
On the other hand, coming from Gabaldon, it's impressive and genius to be able to use similar dramas throughout the saga of the novels without being repetitive or boring. The framework is totally different, the consequences also and the circumstances are not at all the same. And the same goes for other similar dramas. They are similar, they are not the same!
And so, before saying that the writers are dumb and their work is bad, please take a minute to look at the source material and see what a great job they did of adapting one the most massive novel in the saga, then you know . I can't wait for the next episode full of drama!
Outlander: Give Me Liberty (2022)
Best episode so far! Wow!
As someone who has read the book before, what a surprisingly amazing episode! The best so far! The true face of each resurfaces in a subtle and brilliant way. Brianna with her new baby on the way, Jocasta dealing with her grief, Jamie becoming a rebel, Roger helping the Ridge with his acquaintances and Claire who is still struggling with the recent horrific event, and with those at Versailles in the second book ( season 2 episode 7 with the King). Bonnie Prince Charlie's cameo was so compelling with the new opening credits right after.
Finally, there are two major highlights of this episode. First, Malva's true evil and manipulative face resurfaces with her love spell and menacing Roger. This storyline is going to be epic and it's perfectly crafted and crafted in the TV show as I reminisce in the book, amazing job!
And last but not least is that mysterious man in jail that we saw glimpsed in the final season with his mysterious song and mysterious gem....... « Does the name Ringo Starr mean anything to you...? » remember this!
Everything is set to be big and explosive.
Once again, what an amazing episode!
This Is Us: Every Version of You (2022)
Powerful dialogues and an unforgetable series finale on the way
What an amazing episode. The conclusion is designed to be extremely emotional and unforgettable. The dialogues are well written and worked and each line is just powerful and full of meaning. In this episode, especially the lines between Randall and Rebecca sitting in front of the pool. The show is really catching up with the good average fifth season and the pandemic stuff, but right now it's just loud and amazing. This show started in 2016 but will definitely stay in my mind and heart for the rest of my life.
Outlander: Temperance (2022)
There is a lot going on! Amazing!
What an amazing episode! There was a lot going on in this episode, it's all about to be an amazing season. The teases for the impending war, Fergus and Marsali the highlights of this episode (with outstanding performances), Roger finding his place at the Ridge, Ian and Malva with their respective mysterious pasts and the whole story that revolves around Tom, Claire and Jamie together is amazing. Yes, I can admit that the whole series has really changed since the first season. It changes. His evolution. It would be boring if it had stayed the same, it can't. And I honestly think that's what makes Outlander such an amazing series: the ability to evolve without losing its appeal.
Outlander: Allegiance (2022)
Excellent episode with great build up!
Excellent episode! The acting is amazingly amazing from Marsali and especially from Malva. Everything is preparing for what is to come. As a reader of all the books in the series, I'm pretty happy to see what liberties they take and which they don't. I'm also sick of people saying it's not the same as the first seasons. I have an answer to that: take a look at all the best TV shows that have been made, it changes, it evolves, if it stays the same it gets boring and it goes in circles. The characters around Claire and Jamie are also evolving, so it's fitting that they aren't as much a part of the central plot as they used to be. They were the start of this huge story and now they are part of it, as they should be. At this stage, the season is excellent!
This Is Us: Don't Let Me Keep You (2022)
~Pure emotional moment~
What an episode... I am blown away by the breathtaking writing and acting of 'Don't Let Me Keep You'. It was so heavy and moving that I cried several times in a row alone on my couch. It was a pure emotional moment and only This Is Us knows how to do it that way and it feels good. Simply like that.
Thank you.
Dexter: New Blood: Sins of the Father (2022)
A poetic, realistic and irreversible end for one of the most beloved characters in history!
Personally, I think 'Sins of the Father' was amazing and one of the most unforgettable episodes of the entire series. The dialogues were purely poetic, touching our hearts for the attachment we have to this wonderful character that we have cherished for fifteen years. Everything was not perfect, everything was not flawless, and things were rushed at times, I can admit it, but what I do know is that it was all there to give the best possible ending to one of the greatest fictional characters of the history of cinema to which I have devoted many years of my life and to which I will continue to devote so much time and love for probably most of my life, if not all. Thank you Jeff Lindsay and everyone who has made this series possible since october 1, 2006.
The dialogues of the ending scene accorded to footage from previous seasons with Doakes, Lundy, Laguerta, Rita and Deb broke my heart so fast it was pounding in my chest, and only, ONLY, such powerful dialogues between a son and his amazing father could touch me on that level. It was inevitably the most realistic end for a man and his son who choose such a way of life. We learned in Season 3 with Miguel Prado, it's impossible for Dexter to work with a teammate, let alone his son. A caring father cannot be a murderer, much less accompanied by his own son. It HAD to happen, Harrison allowed Dexter to die in peace, with the best feeling of all: love. Harrison could not and did not want to collapse in this hit and run in which his father wanted to swallow him. Thank you.
However, that idea popped into my mind overnight, what if Dexter reprized Harry's exact role in the potential season 2 of New Blood, Harry just happens to be in every episode of the original series, and if Dexter was there for Harrison, as Harry was there for Dexter, and then Deb in turn.
This Is Us: The Adirondacks (2021)
The final season is going to be EPIC! Highly season 6 !
Oh my God. It was an incredible episode. The writing is absolutely stunning! There were so many connections with many events or dialogues throughout the whole series. As much of the past AND the future of all charaters. Major plot twist at the end. I just CAN'T wait for the final season of that amazing show that will never stop impress me. I lovee it all and forever. Thank you Dan Folgeman and everyone else for giving me that.
This Is Us: Jerry 2.0 (2021)
Excellent plot and dialogues!
It was a great episode. The plot advances in an intriguing manner. I absolutely loved all the possibilities that this episode could open up in the future of the series. Wonderful writing for the dialogues, especially Miguel with his celebrity story. Really enjoy it, I can't wait for the final and the big final season that is coming...!
This Is Us: The Music and the Mirror (2021)
Great episode !
Excellent epiosde. Very thoughtful scenario and carefully interwoven with each other. Always fascinating from the show played with the flashbacks. Very entertaining, hardly saw past the hour!
This Is Us: Both Things Can Be True (2021)
Movie foward episode!
Excellent episode. The plot goes forward. Wonderful moments with Jack and Miguel. In a way, This Is Us will remind us of that time of pronouns and that time of pandemic. A very entertaining episode albeit without the spark that thrills every time.
10/10 !
This Is Us: One Small Step... (2021)
A wonderful tiny work of art...
One of the best episodes of the season. I loved it. The scenario is incredible. Touching and endearing. The production is still beautiful and the songs were wonderful. Incredible scenes of poignant and thoughtful dialogue. Wow! This series is simply amazing from A to Z.