Jonathan Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 After a fair old search at many local supermarkets, I finally managed to buy a copy of Outlander on dvd. Wasn't sure what to expect, but after watching all 16 episodes I can see why this was not shown on UK tv before the referendum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 It's the biggest pile of pish ever. I tried to watch the first two episodes when it came out and lasted 5 minutes into the first. Terrible acting. But it does what it's meant to do. A hunky Scot for Yank women. It makes Brigadoon look Oscar material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 It's the biggest pile of pish ever. I tried to watch the first two episodes when it came out and lasted 5 minutes into the first. Terrible acting. But it does what it's meant to do. A hunky Scot for Yank women. It makes Brigadoon look Oscar material. I wasn't writing that it was good or bad in my OP, but if you'd managed to watch till the end of the series, then you'd have seen some extremely harrowing scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanpar Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 It's the biggest pile of pish ever. I tried to watch the first two episodes when it came out and lasted 5 minutes into the first. Terrible acting. But it does what it's meant to do. A hunky Scot for Yank women. It makes Brigadoon look Oscar material. A yank women? The lead woman is English. Don't think there are any Americans in it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 A yank women? The lead woman is English. Don't think there are any Americans in it at all. The lead woman is Irish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) A yank women? The lead woman is English. Don't think there are any Americans in it at all. I am guessing that Ormand is meaning that it features a hunky Scot for the US female tv audience to watch? The lead actress is Irish, but is playing an Englishwoman. I'm a little bit surprised about the lack of interest in this show, from using the TAMB search engine. Even if you thought it was terrible, the content and where it was filmed made me think it would provoke more of an interest. Has Outlander been hidden away from Scottish eyes, or do you all just think it's crap? I know that you can't can't always trust reviews, but IMDB gave it 8.5, rotten tomatoes gave it 91% and metacritic gave it 73% Edited October 23, 2015 by Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalgety Bay TA Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 The first 3-4 episodes were slow-ish but it improved a fair bit after that and I enjoyed it, looking forward to 2nd season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilly71 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) A pal was the Gaelic coach on the series, reckoned it was a brilliant effort. Havent seen it yet but I suppose ill get round to it sooner rather than later. Edited October 23, 2015 by neilly71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 A pal was the Gaelic coach on the series, reckoned it was a brilliant effort. Havent seen it yet but I suppose ill get round to it sooner rather than later. It was good to hear Gaelic being spoken regularly and I liked that there were no subtitles, so we had to view the story from the same perspective as the female lead. The No campaign did well to ban/stall the show as I am convinced that it would have helped the Yes vote. The last show was one of the more distressing episodes I've watched on a 'mainstream' tv show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 David Cameron did well to ban/stall the show as I am convinced that it would have helped the Yes vote. Fixed that a bit http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/david-cameron-v-outlander-pm-met-sony-execs-stop-scottish-rebel-drama-before-referendum-vote-1497534 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 A yank women? The lead woman is English. Don't think there are any Americans in it at all. The show was geared to soil the knickers of Yank women. Trust me, it's all I hear here when a woman finds out I'm Scottish. I have to be careful now as Parkie reads this and I'm not allowed to reveal my true location(unless I'm from Falkirk and follow Aberdeen). But Outlander really is huge in the States. All over billboards, tv, magazines, etc. All worded to gee up women that need a good wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I have to be careful now as Parkie reads this and I'm not allowed to reveal my true location(unless I'm from Falkirk and follow Aberdeen). I hope you're joking and you're not really that sensitive that you got annoyed by me having a laugh with you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I hope you're joking and you're not really that sensitive that you got annoyed by me having a laugh with you... I can't believe you kept me waiting ten minutes for your response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I've give binge watched this. first series was 16 episodes, second 13 or something., I don't have a telly, and haven't had for 20 years or so, and get everything on PC but thought this was excellent. Great story, fantastic continuity and worth watching. Not a great fan of the bonnie prince charlie catholic royalty bollocks but it makes a good story. How many movies or tv shows has doune castle been in now? I make it 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark frae Crieff Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 They seemed to have used Perthshire a fair bit for their outdoor stuff as they were filming around me Last year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 As long as it's reasonably accurate historically, brings a few tourists over to spend their cash and gives some promotion of Gàidhlig then it's no bad thing really. Oh and Caitriona Balfe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 The series was deliberately suppressed in the UK before the referendum, and as I understand it is nowhere near the cult hit it is in the USA. When I was in Boston last September people couldn't stop talking about the damn series and the characters, think that because I was Scottish I must know it inside out. I had to confess that I'd never seen one episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I actually really liked it,, a biy brutal at times,, hate the theme tune but really enjoyed it on the whole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Tried to watch the first series when it came on originally. What a heap of nonsense it is. Terrible acting and cringeworthy as feck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 21 minutes ago, Ormond said: Tried to watch the first series when it came on originally. What a heap of nonsense it is. Terrible acting and cringeworthy as feck. Would a thrilling psychological drama about Perthshire farmers competing for the trophy at the annual ploughing championships - with plenty of sex, murder, cattle breeding, betrayal, greed, tweed jackets and welly boots thrown in - interest you ? With special guest appearances by Stevie Anderson and Tommy Wright naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: Would a thrilling psychological drama about Perthshire farmers competing for the trophy at the annual ploughing championships - with plenty of sex, murder, cattle breeding, betrayal, greed, tweed jackets and welly boots thrown in - interest you ? With special guest appearances by Stevie Anderson and Tommy Wright naturally. You know my buttons ya big tease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 8 hours ago, Mark frae Crieff said: They seemed to have used Perthshire a fair bit for their outdoor stuff as they were filming around me Last year.. I recognised a few places instantly. Doune Castle, Stirling University, Dumyat among them. I'm also certain that when Claire is talking to Gillian Edgar's husband at his home in 'Dragonfly in Amber' that the hill in the background is the Abbey Craig where the Wallace Monument stands. The monument itself is hidden by the window frame and I reckon the scene itself is shot from the university overlooking Airthrey Loch, possibly in Airthrey Castle. 6 hours ago, Rossy said: The series was deliberately suppressed in the UK before the referendum, and as I understand it is nowhere near the cult hit it is in the USA. When I was in Boston last September people couldn't stop talking about the damn series and the characters, think that because I was Scottish I must know it inside out. I had to confess that I'd never seen one episode. I don't think it damned the Brits too much. Maybe the third series, if it does a story on the Highland Clearances will though. Its worth watching as I was scurrying away to wiki to look up events that were mentioned and I was a bit blank on, like the 1715 rebellion. Giving it some thought I think that out of the two scenarios that could have came I'm glad the Jacobites lost and we got we got (I'm a republican and wouldn't want any sort of monarch). If the Jacobites had won Highland Scotland would still probably be like a European Afghanistan, with feudal warlords and inbred clans living in the Dark Ages. 4 hours ago, Ormond said: Tried to watch the first series when it came on originally. What a heap of nonsense it is. Terrible acting and cringeworthy as feck. I only recognised Jack/ Frank Randall and maybe one or two others from Game of Thrones but that was it. As i said I don't watch TV though so some might be better known. It does take a few episodes to get going and I thought it was going to be a bit like take the high road meets highlander but it is a good watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 6 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: Would a thrilling psychological drama about Perthshire farmers competing for the trophy at the annual ploughing championships - with plenty of sex, murder, cattle breeding, betrayal, greed, tweed jackets and welly boots thrown in - interest you ? With special guest appearances by Stevie Anderson and Tommy Wright naturally. Lazy stereotyping of St. Johnstone supporters. Vile, frankly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 38 minutes ago, killiefaetheferry said: Lazy stereotyping of St. Johnstone supporters. Vile, frankly. I now. He forgot to mention tractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainmac1 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) 5 hours ago, scoobydoo said: Giving it some thought I think that out of the two scenarios that could have came I'm glad the Jacobites lost and we got we got (I'm a republican and wouldn't want any sort of monarch). If the Jacobites had won Highland Scotland would still probably be like a European Afghanistan, with feudal warlords and inbred clans living in the Dark Ages. Thank fuk the British came and gave us savages some culture, civilisation and sophistication... Suppose that's what all countries who were part of the Empire say though. Think you need to have a rethink. How many countries in Western Europe are living in the Dark Ages run by feudal warlords? Edited January 5, 2017 by iainmac1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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