Outlander: Blood of My Blood

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.

I so wanted to love it. But it was a bit of a mess edit wise. Not sure why they chose to open with this type of uneven storytelling, but it put the pacing off. I wish it flowed better. The acting is good but not stellar. I am sure it will improve in later eps. It just felt like the actors could have used more direction or perhaps less. I am not sure if the leads (Slater & Roy) have the chemistry needed to propel this show. I guess we shall see. To me the standout was Hermione Corfield (Julia Beauchamp). I felt she probably understood the assignment the best. Jeremy Irvine almost acted as if this role was beneath him and came off a bit unbelievable as the out of time Henry Beauchamp. Slater and Roy (Ellen & Brian) didn't fare much better in these initial episodes giving rather stilted performances. I wanted to care about these characters but had a hard time wanting to invest in them or their story. I am sure it will get better in future episodes. Premature to give up on this show considering that the same producers gave us the original Outlander.

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.

I absolutely love it! For bringing back 18th-century Scotland to life, its customs, clan politics and stunning landscapes. The chemistry between the cast is fantastic and really draws you into the story. Plus, Julie Fowlis' incredible voice adds such a magical touch. It's a series that truly transports you to another time. Highly recommend!

The costumes. The cinematography. The landscapes giving main character vibes. The accents.

I love the new cast. It's good to see the characters, some of which we could only imagine come to life on the screen.

These stories are so well developed by the creators.

The behind the scenes looks with the actors is an added bonus.