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I think it was in the 8th book, Bree finds a letter that Frank wrote her ("Dearest Deadeye") that alludes to her going back too and that's why he taught her how to shoot, camping, etc. I don't think he comes right out and says it, but that was the impression I was left with after reading.

^^^^THIS X 100000! Tobias Menzies is doing a fantastic job and I can't fault his performance in the least. I think had Claire been a little different, she could've been happy being a faculty wife, but as we know from Book 2 on, she would never have been truly satisfied doing that. Now, could events from 1743 shaped her more than what she would've been? Sure, but I think that WWII shaped her far more as a person than the events in 1743. Jamie wanted her from the moment he laid eyes on her, that had all to do with who she was already.

That's flipping adorable. Their facial expressions cracked me up. "If you can combine the two, even better." Ah Sam, you are adorable.

Even though I'm not a fan o' Frank, I loved this. “Disappointed. That’s an interesting word. That suggests expectations that were unmet. My expectations of your department were low to begin with, and I can assure you, you’ve met those expectations at every turn.”

There were some English that didn't support the Hanover crown. It's not necessarily that they wanted a Stuart crown either, but they didn't want the Hanovers to be involved in England. That's why it isn't completely out of the realm of possibility that Sandringham was playing both sides.

You're welcome! :-)

After he rescues her from the witch trial in Cranesmuir.

Ok, I finally rewatched. The kid and my husband interrupted every 5 minutes. They never did any other episode so I don't know what the issue was, but I digress. I enjoyed the scene with Frank at the police station. His speech about his expectations being met was really good. However, I could've done without all the speculation with the Reverend and Mrs. Graham. A brief scene saying he's got back to Oxford, Roger brings the biscuits, cut to him driving away with the scene at the stones. I don't think Claire was raped, i think she was waiting for the right moment to knife the deserter. Jamie may think that it went further, but she's in shock, so he's worried. Bring on April 4th.

I can understand that. There were parts of this book, I loved with every fiber of my being and then parts that were just too much. I will reread the reunion at the drop off the hat. I will just think if it and need to read it.

I agree with you about this episode's adaptation. What makes Jamie and Claire's relationship in the book are really the little conversations that happen up to this point. You can understand Claire's struggle more in the book. There has to be more shown between Jamie and Claire prior to the decision Jamie makes after rescuing her from the witch trial. I will have to watch again.

I didn't like the Frank flashforwards other than the one with the first one at the police station and then him at the stones. I felt his grief and it was beautifully fine juxtaposed with Claire. I too, felt it messed up the flow of episode with the Highlanders and the bonding between Jamie and Claire. And I'm not necessarily meaning the horizontal kind. Lol I did yell, "ROGER!" when the wee lad was on the screen. I scared my husband. I loved Hugh Munro. That brief shot at the end after the credits, I think I know what that is supposed to be.

The scene with Frank and Claire at the stones was fantastic and I felt Frank's grief. But I didn't need the 15 minutes worth of scenes with him in the beginning. Jamie in the window. My heart was going to burst and I knew what was coming.

I knew that's where it was going to end too. Tooooo much Frank. Oh how I loved wee Roger and Hugh Munro.

They are flirty. At least the answers are. I enjoy their chemistry.

New sneak peek https://tvline.com/2014/09/26/outlander-season-1-video-claire-angus-fighting-lesson/

I don't understand twitter. I can't see any of the questions. LOL

Ohhh maybe, but I'm not sure that's the same Angus. Angus Mhor is in the book, but I don't know if it's Angus Mhor Mackenzie. I will go look up in Voyager. Well in "Voyager", they are talking about the new Governor of Ardsmuir (Lord John) and someone says, "Aye, he's a bittie fellow, smaller than wee Angus." Angus had been twelve when he fought beside his father at Culloden. He had spent nearly half his life in Ardsmuir and in consequence of the poor fare of prison, had never grown much bigger. I'm going to look to see if there's references in Dragonfly in Amber on the list that Claire gives Roger to look up the men to see what happens to them.

The pictures of the tartan makers and machines were fantastic. Well all the pics are, but fascinating. :)

Yes, in the book Angus had a different role. He was Colum's caregiver and fists, so to speak. In the show, it looks like they removed that aspect and had Colum be a little more self sufficient. It will be interesting to see in Season 2 who Colum has with him at the church when he talks with Jamie and Claire. I don't know that we found out what happened to Angus. I assumed he died at Culloden as well. It would be smart of the writers to make Willie in the show Willie Coulter. I am rereading Drums of Autumn right now and I think I can understand why non book readers don't feel Jamie as much as most of the book readers. Jamie is the sum of his parts. I'm not meaning in the naked way, well not mostly anyways. But I digress. :) Most book readers have read more than just the first book and picture the totality of Jamie, so far as much as we have been told through the books, every time we see him. Non book readers have only seen what's been shown thus far and sadly, that hasn't been as much as the books even at this point. Jamie is flawed and he knows it and he is gracious in his flaws, but he is good.

The only thing that gives me pause is that I pictured Willie in DiA as older than what is being portrayed on the show. However, I don't think there was anything in DiA that gave away Willie's age. I just figured Dougal's men were more closer to his age than Jamie's, if that makes sense.

Or both! :) My own speculation was along the same lines as yours.

So, I'm trying to figure out of Willie in the show is the same Willie Coulter that catches Jamie and Claire the night before Culloden.

There's a ring? ;)

Ok. I look at Early 2015 as January - March. April 4th is not that far off from the end of March. YMMV. We get 16 episodes as opposed to 10 for most cable programs. Again, they finished the last day of filming YESTERDAY as in September 24, 2014. There is still much to be done in post production. Do it right and well. My incredulation is more at the people who are all upset and screaming "BUT JANUARY!!!!" Personally, yeah, I'm bummed as all get out. I love the show. It's beautiful in all aspects (even with the dirty Highlanders). ETA: Doctor Who, Mad Men, Sherlock all have followings that will still show up to watch. What if Season 1 was just 8 episodes? This would be a cliffhanger until next season.

No, But like I said too. Season 2 of Black Sails is coming up too. Since the first season started in January I would assume that the 2nd season would start this January. They will play out their 10 episodes. Cable networks tend to keep 1 show at a time in order to keep the subscriptions. At least that's their aim.