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Post by raythesailor on Aug 10, 2017 14:45:43 GMT
I have owned a firestick for some time but have only just decided to have a go at Amazon Prime on a free 30 day trial.
As well as various other things I started to watch the series Outlander. Apologies if this is old hat but;
I am totally hooked on this amazing series. Exciting, well acted, exceptionally well filmed and so informative.
Watching the first 10 episodes (so far) and also using Google to look up the real life characters I have learnt more history this week than the several years that I wasted at gramar school.
I also feel that I have a far better understanding of the history of the Scotish antagonisms towards the English, the Jacobite rebellion its causes and aftermath.
Sorry to have gone on, but if anybody is in search of some quality TV viewing I strongly recommend this excellent series.
PS The Jacobite rebellion was in the late 18th Centuary. Do not be put off when the series starts in 1945 !!! ??
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Post by yeokel on Aug 10, 2017 15:16:24 GMT
I love Outlander.
We got a firestick earlier this year and Outlander has undoubtedly been the highlight of what we have watched on it so far.
You get much more involved with the charactors than in Game of Thrones (which we also rate) although the story is not quite as complex.
There's a bit of violence and cruelty leading up to
possible SPOILER ALERT -
a very disturbing episode in episode 15.
END of SPOILER.
Plus, theres some pretty sexy stuff going on in some of the episodes.
It's not a programme to watch with your granny, that's for sure!
Add together some delightful Scottish scenery, some fairly accurate Scottish history, and some very engaging characters, and you have a superb set of programmes.
Can't wait for the third series to begin in a few weeks time.
I've wondered if it would have affected the result of the Scottish referendum had it been on TV at the time.
I suspect it would.
The series is being shown on More4 in the UK at the moment.
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Post by harryburrows on Aug 11, 2017 2:52:34 GMT
I love Outlander. We got a firestick earlier this year and Outlander has undoubtedly been the highlight of what we have watched on it so far. You get much more involved with the charactors than in Game of Thrones (which we also rate) although the story is not quite as complex. There's a bit of violence and cruelty leading up to possible SPOILER ALERT - a very disturbing episode in episode 15.END of SPOILER.Plus, theres some pretty sexy stuff going on in some of the episodes. It's not a programme to watch with your granny, that's for sure! Add together some delightful Scottish scenery, some fairly accurate Scottish history, and some very engaging characters, and you have a superb set of programmes. Can't wait for the third series to begin in a few weeks time. I've wondered if it would have affected the result of the Scottish referendum had it been on TV at the time. I suspect it would. The series is being shown on More4 in the UK at the moment. The theme tune is beautiful as well , a song I'd forgotten about having not heard it since I was at school 50 years ago |
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Post by raythesailor on Aug 18, 2017 9:13:22 GMT
I love Outlander. We got a firestick earlier this year and Outlander has undoubtedly been the highlight of what we have watched on it so far. You get much more involved with the charactors than in Game of Thrones (which we also rate) although the story is not quite as complex. There's a bit of violence and cruelty leading up to possible SPOILER ALERT - a very disturbing episode in episode 15.END of SPOILER.Plus, theres some pretty sexy stuff going on in some of the episodes. It's not a programme to watch with your granny, that's for sure! Add together some delightful Scottish scenery, some fairly accurate Scottish history, and some very engaging characters, and you have a superb set of programmes. Can't wait for the third series to begin in a few weeks time. I've wondered if it would have affected the result of the Scottish referendum had it been on TV at the time. I suspect it would. The series is being shown on More4 in the UK at the moment. You were not wrong !! Episodes 15 & 16 are possibly the most disturbing television I have ever seen or endured. However an excellent series which I have no hesitation in recommending. |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Aug 18, 2017 15:14:35 GMT
Just into it, watched 3 episodes, great series, the female lead is gorgeous,ex model from Dublin,I wouldn't mind ruffing it in the past, if you had her tending to your needs.  |
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Post by Linx on Aug 18, 2017 15:34:54 GMT
Thanks for the heads up. I mainly watch Amazon Prime and Netflix, hardly ever watch mainstream TV these days. I was totally hooked on Homeland and have just watched the first three episodes of Turn (which is okayish, but the jury's still out whether I'll see many more).
Not wishing to be pedantic, but wasn't the Jacobite Rebellion actually more like early 18th Century? Culloden was in 1745, and that more or less was the end of the matter.
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Post by raythesailor on Aug 18, 2017 16:43:14 GMT
Thanks for the heads up. I mainly watch Amazon Prime and Netflix, hardly ever watch mainstream TV these days. I was totally hooked on Homeland and have just watched the first three episodes of Turn (which is okayish, but the jury's still out whether I'll see many more). Not wishing to be pedantic, but wasn't the Jacobite Rebellion actually more like early 18th Century? Culloden was in 1745, and that more or less was the end of the matter. When I started this thread I (wrongly) assumed that series 1 would lead up to Culloden. Having just watched the final episode of the first series there are a few years to go. Hoping we may yet get to meet the "Bony Prince" |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Aug 18, 2017 17:13:42 GMT
Not very good on history dates, but will Mel Gibson be turning up anytime soon? |
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Post by Linx on Aug 18, 2017 17:20:26 GMT
Not very good on history dates, but will Mel Gibson be turning up anytime soon? Bound to be - the English are the bad guys, so he'd love it. |
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Post by yeokel on Aug 18, 2017 17:27:02 GMT
Thanks for the heads up. I mainly watch Amazon Prime and Netflix, hardly ever watch mainstream TV these days. I was totally hooked on Homeland and have just watched the first three episodes of Turn (which is okayish, but the jury's still out whether I'll see many more). Not wishing to be pedantic, but wasn't the Jacobite Rebellion actually more like early 18th Century? Culloden was in 1745, and that more or less was the end of the matter. When I started this thread I (wrongly) assumed that series 1 would lead up to Culloden. Having just watched the final episode of the first series there are a few years to go. Hoping we may yet get to meet the "Bony Prince" Trying not to give any spoilers..... Aye, he crops up from time to time. The first few episodes of the second series are set in France and some of it was a bit slow moving for me. (although there are 'events' which are worth watching so stick with it.) Eventually the action switches back to Scotland and you get back up to speed. (No Mel Gibson though) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2017 8:32:18 GMT
Watched the first episode last night.......jeez it's bloody slow
I'll give the second episode a go and see from there. Although I don't hold out much hope as Scottish accents really annoy the shit out of me
Lorraine Kelly is not allowed onto my tv 😬
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Post by yeokel on Aug 19, 2017 9:07:07 GMT
I think the pace of life was slower in those days.
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Post by raythesailor on Aug 19, 2017 9:14:12 GMT
Watched the first episode last night.......jeez it's bloody slow I'll give the second episode a go and see from there. Although I don't hold out much hope as Scottish accents really annoy the shit out of me Lorraine Kelly is not allowed onto my tv 😬 Stick with it you won't be dissapointed |
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Post by Linx on Aug 20, 2017 21:21:13 GMT
The narrator comments that it is 1743.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Aug 20, 2017 21:52:51 GMT
How come in those days. the woman couldn't show any leg, but they could have their tits popping out?  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 23:32:41 GMT
How come in those days. the woman couldn't show any leg, but they could have their tits popping out? Top 'alf only ... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2017 7:24:20 GMT
Halfway through season 2 It's starting to piss me off since the move to France Gone very very slow Plus, they want to affect history to stop the uprising but, don't want to affect time to change the Randal lineage  |
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Post by raythesailor on Aug 27, 2017 8:42:51 GMT
Halfway through season 2 It's starting to piss me off since the move to France Gone very very slow Plus, they want to affect history to stop the uprising but, don't want to affect time to change the Randal lineage Same here we are probably watching the same episodes. My French is improving though ! Cest la Vie. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2017 9:05:35 GMT
Halfway through season 2 It's starting to piss me off since the move to France Gone very very slow Plus, they want to affect history to stop the uprising but, don't want to affect time to change the Randal lineage Same here we are probably watching the same episodes. My French is improving though ! Cest la Vie. la frogé cunts |
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Post by yeokel on Aug 27, 2017 9:11:36 GMT
It gets better once they leave France.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2017 9:15:24 GMT
It gets better once they leave France. Spoiler alert! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 29, 2017 11:16:07 GMT
Just finished the season and really enjoyed the last episode 1.35 hours
It's not bad throughout in all honesty.....very slow going tho
Edit
Season 3 11th September
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2017 21:52:19 GMT
Season 3 episode 1 is out now. New Episodes every Monday
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