tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post4413387184469364506..comments2024-03-16T17:24:36.065-04:00Comments on Outlandish Observations: Episode 411: "If Not For Hope" (SPOILERS!)Karen Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07635855088490793965noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-37787219350444806562022-07-29T07:25:05.082-04:002022-07-29T07:25:05.082-04:00I thought the indoor scene of Lord John and Alderd...I thought the indoor scene of Lord John and Alderdyce was gratuitous and was far better handled in the book. Unfortunately there have been several instances where incidents which could have been handled more delicately have been amped up to 11 unecessarily. There is enough sex in the books without adding more, and we don't need to see all the details. Suggestion is all that is needed. Lord John's homosexual leanings could have been handled by Brianna seeing him returning from a rendevous, as in the book, or simply by his touching hands with Alderdyce, and a look of realization on his mother's face. <br /><br />Some viewers have questioned Phaedre's Scottish accent. While I admit that in the book she is written with a "Southern plantation' way of speaking, the TV version is more correct in that having grown up learning her English surrounded by people who spoke with a Scottish accent, she would definitely have acquired their way of speaking. EMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260538940269792435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-48350821570297787552022-07-20T03:50:22.816-04:002022-07-20T03:50:22.816-04:00That blundering Lizzie put her foot in her mouth a...That blundering Lizzie put her foot in her mouth again! She has to go. <br /><br />I was puzzled by the tailored leather coat worn by Jamie during the trek north to find Roger. The careful stitching around the collar and buttonholes. I know leather has been worn since prehistoric times, but the garments would still have been simpler in the 18th century - more like The Last of the Mohicans. EMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260538940269792435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-68081011086480335542019-01-15T10:14:04.365-05:002019-01-15T10:14:04.365-05:00Loved/hated this episode equally. Everything with...Loved/hated this episode equally. Everything with Lord John and Brianna was very good. Did not like the dinner psychology game at all and was a clunky piece of writing. Also, the many references to hope in the various bits of dialogue were very heavy handed to push a theme. I think for me the whole episode had me agitated wondering how the rest of the book will be fit in the two remaining episodes.Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06357792268386608831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-11237417529286838092019-01-14T19:08:56.606-05:002019-01-14T19:08:56.606-05:00Hi Karen -I am relatively new to Outlander (binge-...Hi Karen -I am relatively new to Outlander (binge-watched it the past 2 months) and to your recaps (love them). I also started listening to the first book on audio (love it). I love your recaps as well. I have something that is still bothering me from a couple episodes ago. What do you think about Frank having that article about Jamie and Claire dying in the fire when Claire has not yet gone back in time again? It doesn't make sense to me. I actually paused the show to make sure it said that they died (it did). History wouldn't change until she actually went back, correct? I'm so confused. I would love to hear any insight that you have on that. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030316093691192882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-6923214579553894512019-01-14T18:59:42.697-05:002019-01-14T18:59:42.697-05:00Great recap!I also think the LG/JA scene could of ...Great recap!I also think the LG/JA scene could of been handled a bit differently but am assuming they had this set already and it worked in this scene, so can get past it. Wasn't fond of the dining table game, but over all really loved this episode! The Jaime and Claire tent scene was fantastic, my favorite scene in this episode! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497102700645605005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-3639053650381466802019-01-14T11:42:25.202-05:002019-01-14T11:42:25.202-05:00Thank you! Not only was it dangerous for LJG to be...Thank you! Not only was it dangerous for LJG to be out in the open, but he is far to classy and refined (both in the books and the show) to be having sex out in the open where he could be discovered easily. This really bothered me. It could have been handled much more tastefully, as it was in the book, where Brianna saw him coming in from his rendezvous. I did enjoy this episode though as I have the last few. I feel like in spite of the reduced timeline (and geography!) they have been much more on point this season, much more like the first.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16276598913041251101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-67306081918832394972019-01-14T11:21:38.526-05:002019-01-14T11:21:38.526-05:00Spot on Karen. Seems we agree on almost everythin...Spot on Karen. Seems we agree on almost everything! I was really struggling with what you termed ‘sloppy writing’ & I agree with you on the whole LG scene; the only time I get my back up about this is when actions appear completely out of character & this was it. Wasn’t bothered by the letter to Brianna- Jamie would have written to LJ anyway & May have wanted to take additional time to write hers as well. & I loved the opening with Roger apparently hallucinating about a hot showe LOL! (Glad they did that as I truly hate cliffhangers!). The Fergus job & fighting thing was just odd - as you noted he’s been in Wilmington for a couple years now & was clearly working for that smudged-date printer in prior episode. Ah well. Like you the LG/JA tryce really bothered me (I think they were in the butlers pantry) in that both of them would have rooms in the house; I found it out of character - not what, where. Episode was ok but not as stellar as last 2. & I couldn’t figure out who wrote it from credits, it didn’t seem consistent with prior weeks. But yeah overall I still loved most of it. Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929582281219564238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-72900759395883548562019-01-14T10:20:29.959-05:002019-01-14T10:20:29.959-05:00Hi Karen loved this episode and season 4 is gettin...Hi Karen loved this episode and season 4 is getting better and better I think LOrd John was a great comfort to Brianna during this hard time in her life and she showed her Fraser colors as well as her Mackenzie side as well and held her own in several scenes and loved seeing Jamie and Claire go ack to being the loving couple they always have been , I think they have stuck to the book very much and the changes were ok for Tv audiences so I don't have a problem with them , so only two more episodes to go until another Droughtlander. will be watching more this Week. please post more soon. Happy Week. Sincerely .Mary Tormeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-35665019811373322682019-01-14T09:30:11.419-05:002019-01-14T09:30:11.419-05:00In regards to the other prisoner: I think it was t...In regards to the other prisoner: I think it was two episodes ago when the other prisoner died, the scene opened on his hand with the two missing fingers then pans up to see the dead mans face and the audience is relieved to realize its not Roger that is dead. <br /><br />Love your recaps, I probably enjoy your added commentary more. So far this season seems boring; I'm bored with the long dialogue and short action scenes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-75028727604633347342019-01-14T08:39:01.614-05:002019-01-14T08:39:01.614-05:00Great points. I can't disagree. The LJG hallwa...Great points. I can't disagree. The LJG hallway scene was out of character. And that tent? wow. A tent that big and Ian sleeps outside?<br />The letter to LJG wasn't as much of an issue for me as I can see Jamie sending him to check on Bree. Great season!<br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-45061855500411603242019-01-13T19:58:29.201-05:002019-01-13T19:58:29.201-05:00I am really enjoying this season. I get very conf...I am really enjoying this season. I get very confused when I read the many extremely negative reviews online. (Book reader since 1993) am I missing something??? JENBEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002327030245456591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-689509424414977412019-01-13T19:32:03.788-05:002019-01-13T19:32:03.788-05:00I enjoy your recaps immensely!
I didn't thin...I enjoy your recaps immensely! <br /><br />I didn't think the letter for Brianne sent by Jamie and delivered by Lord John was an issue. Jamie knows it's good to have friends in high places and that Lord John would help Brianna if she needed something (although he might not have had a marriage proposal in mind). Jamie wanted Lord John to know of the situation, even if he didn't go into all of the details and bringing the letter would ensure Lord John would meet Brianna. Tibihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09019065743935253228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-19045087710165265152019-01-13T19:08:19.013-05:002019-01-13T19:08:19.013-05:00I agreed with everything you said. This recap was...I agreed with everything you said. This recap was spot on! I was thinking a lot of what you mentioned: The letter from Jamie to Brianna, Lord John having sex out in what looks like a hallway, the talk between Jamie and Claire in the tent, everything. It was a good episode. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-32091875492950432882019-01-13T18:36:26.544-05:002019-01-13T18:36:26.544-05:00Wonderful comments and I too loved the Claire and ...Wonderful comments and I too loved the Claire and Jamie in the tent felt their pain. Also loved Lord John and Bree powerful and wonderful episode.Cynthia4 hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02987174885777054949noreply@blogger.com