Outlander: Blood of My Blood

I had some reservations about this series, usually spin-offs don't live up to their parent shows. But this one isn't too bad. There's a lot of time era hopping, but not too distracting, as each time shift explores the characters more deeply. The actors are great, the characters are intriguing, what I really like is that many of the "ancestors" are look alikes to the Outlander characters. Overall I'm looking forward for the next episodes.

Full of twists and turns. The cinematography is fantastic and captures all the background of the historical locations. Casting creates continuity background to Jamie and Clare. Other historical characters are also introduced. The tension of 2 clans interacting is done in a creative and mischievous way. My wife and have already watched the opening 2 episodes twice!

Compared tae "Outlander", this prequel's a slow burner. First half-hour had me near noddin' aff, but it picks up a wee bit after. Naebody's leapin' oot as the next big Hollywood star yet - aye, they're fine, but swap them oot an' ye'd barely notice. Harriett Slater's the standout, far mair natural than Sophie Skelton. Cast shares the load, so nae one's run ragged like Caitriona was. Weird how everybody's greetin' "Da" - thought that was just Bri's thing. The vibe's no' as fan-friendly as the original lot, an' a few o' them are actin' like they're Meryl Streep already. Sex scenes are toned doon, time jumps can be a wee bit confusin', but the characters cross paths nicely. I'll keep watchin' - oh, an' dae yersel' a favour an' check oot the Indian series "Brinda," pure belter o' a murder mystery.

Many of these actors are known to me, so right out of gate I'm in a serene place, relaxed and intrigued at the least. Good to see the ever reliable Tony Curran in front of the camera again. He's probably the most underrated thespian out of Scotland. Harriet Slater always delivers and Miss Corfield is ever a worthy addition. I'm of course familiar with her work and as far as the first two episodes she shined the brightest. The pacing a little uneven but that's knit-picking compared to this incredible ensemble. I'm very much looking forward to the remaining episodes.

This show actually exceeded my expectations, the prequel seems to be wonderful and magical. The actors are perfect, just as you'd imagine the original characters to be when they were younger, not to mention the "newcomers" (Claire's and Jamie's parents, I mean, spot on). Especially Julia and Henry had phenonenal chemistry. I also love that this series has exactly the same atmosphere as the first seasons of Outlander, which I've missed so much! Highly recommended.