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OL IS over. There's never been a SC beyond your fake narrative. Focus on S & SB, because C & T are married whether you like it or not. Most OL fandom moved on since both SC told everyone they were never anything more than co-stars and friends. Continue to warship S because he's the one you're fans of.
Seriously anon, actors are perfectly capable of saying whatever they want publicly and it not being truth. The rest of us are perfectly capable of noticing when actions, body language, timelines, and public narratives don't line up. You don't have to agree with my conclusions, but pretending yours are somehow more factual than mine is absurd.
I do love the irony of anonymous people arriving on MY blog to announce what I should focus on, what I should believe, and which topics I'm allowed to discuss.
As for your instruction to focus on Sam and SB instead, (Steph? Is that you? 😂 Not getting enough attention and focus?) I think you've misunderstood how personal blogs work. The blogger chooses the content. The visitors choose whether to read it. At no point does the visitor become editor-in-chief. (If you enjoy such content there are plenty of blogs who focus their attention on such nonsense, but you'll never see that here on my blog)
And finally, thank you for telling me to "warship" Sam. That's genuinely my favorite part of your message. Sam is after all the Captain of this "war" Ship. 🤣🤣🤣
(And I certainly don't worship him either)
You sailed in cannons blazing, to lecture me and somehow ended up joining the fleet.
Welcome aboard the SC. 🚢
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We will miss you.🫶🫶
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This Day in Buster…May 18, 1921 "The Goat" is released. Buster Keaton's a scapegoat, mistaken for criminal Dead Shot Dan, and on the run from the cops…
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Synopsis: Fraser's Ridge after 1784. This is an intimate slice-of-life chronicle of Jamie and Claire as they navigate the quiet trials and simple joys of hearth and home. Amidst the untamed beauty of the North Carolina backcountry, they strive to forge a lasting legacy while guiding the next generation—their spirited and headstrong grandsons—through the challenges of life on the frontier. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/84962731/chapters/224294886
This was so good I was late to 'work'. Brought out all the feels. 🧡
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BEES 🐝🐝🌸
Outlander has given us epic phrases and moments; so much so that I can recall them without even looking at the books, because their warmth has touched my heart. I've mentioned this before, but I could read and watch entire episodes of Jamie and Claire talking in bed, because in those moments of profound tenderness, their reflections are often filled with such beauty.
Of all the scripts not directly based on the book, this last episode gave us one of the most beautiful scenes between the two of them, in their bed, with one of the warmest declarations Jamie has ever made to Claire, which I've accompanied with this pair of GIFs made by sdreamersc82
Claire was telling Jamie about a pair of bees she found lying together on a flower. She thought they were dead, but no, they were just asleep, their legs intertwined, and she didn't know if they were resting or waiting for the sun to warm them. Claire thought it was very sweet that the bees were huddled together, and Jamie agreed. From then on, I was completely smitten (I'll say right now that this scene is among my favorites in the entire series) with everything they talked about. They were in that calm state before inevitable, life-changing events, where everything takes on new meaning, and you tell those who share that moment with you things that are deeply hidden in your heart. Claire and Jamie had already been together (and apart) for 37 years by this point, and yet they had things to tell each other and reflect on together. The full beauty of the meaning of that scene transcended when I saw how truly sweet it must have been to see those bees on the flower, as can be seen in the image I share below (credit to its author, I couldn't locate it).
The conversation moves on to other topics, but having watched the episode three times, the way it unfolds still strikes me as the most magical thing, because Claire has the opportunity to express (a) the importance of having built a home, and (b) to tell Jamie that she wasn't sorry for her life, and that she even got what she didn't know she wanted. And there, when she returns his question, telling him that she hoped he also got what he wanted, and he replies that no, he wants to sleep with her on a flower, embracing her with his feet, that's when I truly burst into tears, because it's a metaphor for what's to come. Jamie asks if that's what she wanted, a quiet life living only with the bees, and Claire declares that it wasn't just with them (implying that she wanted him with her, that she wanted her life just as she lived it), and to emphasize her point, she tells him that it seems they weren't meant to live a quiet life. The significance of that statement is immeasurable when I think of all the terrible things they endured. That statement confirms that Outlander is a story of loyalty, resilience, unconditional love, family, home, never giving up, honor, and commitment. I reiterate, it's not a perfect story, but for me, it's the most epic and beautiful love story there is. This doesn't happen in the books, but I acknowledge MBR, who wrote this beautiful script for Jamie and Claire in the series she helped develop.
Jamie and Claire have carried the weight of the world on their shoulders, and the thought of a peaceful life may be their truest longing. Jamie always fought for causes whose ultimate goal was to bring well-being to those around him, and Claire was born to serve. Their personalities alone made them perfect for each other, so life simply brought them together where they were meant to be. That's why I find Bees a beautiful book, because in part, it's about them fulfilling this longing; until a war threatens that possibility, and they must embark on this battle. Season 8 was well-structured in relation to the book because it presented its main events. It introduced the disastrous change we know about and developed the storyline from the cliffhanger. It also developed (with a script by Diana herself) some storylines whose endings we don't know because we don't yet have book 10. I believe they honored the books, and with the ending they chose, they honored the characters. So I'm satisfied. That's why I took all the clickbait headlines with a grain of salt, because I'm sure that the vast majority of the people behind the series are also satisfied.
And so we arrive at this moment. With Claire exhausted from her long vigil around Jamie's body, and him lying in peace. It wasn't for nothing that she said time and again that he should rest, and then, that this is his home (because she is his home) when Roger told her they should take him home to bury his body. There, in that moment, they were like those two bees lying together, who at first thought were dead, but no, they were only resting 🥹🥹🥹. It was a beauty I hadn't imagined. Jamie's ghost came to provide Claire with her stage, because in life she told him no, that she didn't regret going to pick those flowers, nor touching the stones, because after that, there was her story, which they showed us in those flashbacks. There, lying in rest, they lived their lives anew, not to change history—because yes, Jamie Fraser died—but to change their own little story, because yes, Claire, with her healing power, with her blue aura (and yes, there was blue light), brought the love of her life back; she snatched him from death so that, now, they could live the peaceful life they longed for. It was pure magic and pure poetry, all of it transformed from an event that was already in the book. They gave a true ending and a true closure to a story that has yet to reach its true conclusion.
And here I am, incredibly excited, because Outlander, which I love with all my heart, will have two endings. The happiness I felt early yesterday morning was indescribable, because all I could think about was how beautifully they concluded the series, a beauty I never thought possible, tying everything up perfectly. But what's more, I'll have the chance to experience another ending, the one in the book. And wonderfully, the two stories won't overlap; the ending we saw already happened in the original story, but we still have a journey to explore in the pages of book 10, full of possibilities and the overwhelming certainty that Outlander isn't over yet. I think they've captured a beautiful concept of eternity, where no matter what fate awaits Jamie and Claire, it will be perfect. Long live Outlander.
ABEJAS 🐝🐝🌸
Outlander nos ha dejado frases y momentos, épicos; tantos, que puedo recordarlos sin ir a revisar los libros, porque su calidez se metió en mi corazón. Ya lo había mencionado, pero yo podría leer y ver, episodios enteros de Jamie y Claire, conversando en su cama, porque en esos momentos de extrema ternura, sus reflexiones suelen estar cargadas de muchísima belleza.
De todos los guiones que no están basados directamente en el libro, este último capítulo nos regaló una de las escenas más hermosas de ambos, en su cama, con una de las declaraciones más cálidas que ha hecho Jamie a Claire, y que acompaño con este par de gif de arriba, hechos por sdreamersc82
Claire le contaba a Jamie, acerca de un par de abejas que encontró yaciendo en una flor, juntas, ella pensó que estaban muertas, pero no, sólo estaban dormidas, sosteniéndose por sus patas, y que no sabe si estaban descansando o esperando que saliera el sol para calentarlas. Le pareció muy dulce que estuvieran acurrucadas, y Jamie se lo avala. De allí en más, yo sólo podía estar derretida de amor absoluto (desde ya voy diciendo que esa escena está entre mis favoritas de la serie entera) con todo lo que conversaron, porque estaban en ese estado de calma previo a eventos inevitables que cambian la vida, en los que todo cobra un nuevo sentido, y le dices a quienes comparten contigo ese momento, cosas que están muy guardadas en tu corazón. Claire y Jamie ya tenían, para este momento, 37 años juntos (y separados), y sin embargo, tenían cosas que contarse, y que reflexionar juntos. Toda la belleza del significado de esa escena, trascendió cuando vi, cuan efectivamente dulce, debió de ser ver a esas abejas en la flor, tal como se aprecia en la imagen que compartí más arriba (crédito a su autor, no pude ubicarlo)
El hilo de la conversación pasa por otros temas, pero habiendo visto el capítulo ya 3 veces, la manera en la que se teje la misma, me sigue pareciendo la cosa más mágica, porque Claire tiene la oportunidad de manifestar (a) la importancia de haber constituido su hogar, y (b) de decirle a Jamie que no estaba arrepentida de su vida, y que obtuvo incluso lo que no sabía que quería. Y allí, cuando ella le devuelve su pregunta, diciéndole que esperaba que él también haya obtenido lo que quería, y él le responde que no, que quiere dormir con ella en una flor, abrazándola con sus pies, es cuando realmente rompí en llanto, porque es una metáfora de lo que está por venir. Jamie pregunta si eso deseaba, tener una vida tranquila viviendo sólo con las abejas y Claire declara que no sólo con ellas (dándole a entender que lo quería a él con ella, que quería su vida tal cual la vivió), y para resaltar su punto le dice que al parecer no estaban destinados a vivir una vida tranquila. La trascendentalidad de esa declaración, no tiene fin, cuando pienso en todas las cosas terribles que vivieron. Esa declaración confirma que Outlander es una historia de lealtad, de resiliencia, de amor incondicional, de familia, de hogar, de no redirse, de honor, de compromiso; lo reitero, no es una historia perfecta, pero es para mí, la historia de amor más épica y hermosa que existe. Ésto no sucede en los libros, pero le reconozco a MBR, que escribió este guión precioso para Jamie y Claire, en la serie que ayudó a desarrollar.
Jamie y Claire, han cargado el peso del mundo sobre sus hombros, y pensar en una vida tranquila puede ser su verdadero anhelo. Jamie siempre luchó por causas cuyo fin último, era generar bienestar a quiénes le rodeaban, y Claire nació para servir. Ya sólo por sus carácteres, estaban hechos el uno para el otro, así que la vida, sólo los puso juntos, allí donde debían estar. Es por eso que Bees me parece un libro precioso, porque en parte son ellos cumpliendo este anhelo; hasta que una guerra amenaza esa posibilidad, y deben embarcarse en esta batalla. La T8 estuvo bien planteada respecto al libro, porque presentó sus eventos principales. Introdujo el cambio nefasto que conocemos, y desarrolló la historia planteada a partir del cliffhanger, además desarrolló (con guion de la misma Diana), algunas historias de las cuáles no conocemos el desenlace, porque aún no tenemos el libro 10. Yo considero que honraron los libros, y con el final planteado, honraron a los personajes. Así que estoy satisfecha. Por eso todos los titulares de clickbait, me los tomé con cuidado, porque estoy segura que la gran mayoría de las personas que están detrás de la serie, también están satisfechas.
Y así llegamos a ese momento cumbre, que vemos más arriba. Con Claire agotada por su larga vigilia alrededor del cuerpo de Jamie, y él, yaciendo en paz. No era en vano que ella decía una y otra vez que él debía descansar, y luego, que aquí está su hogar (porque ella es su hogar) cuando Roger le dijo que debían llevarlo a casa para enterrar su cuerpo. Allí, en ese momento, ellos eran esas dos abejas que yacian juntas, y que al principio pensaban que estaban muertas, pero no, sólo descansaban 🥹🥹🥹. Fue de una belleza, que no imaginé. El fantasma de Jamie, fue a servirle su escenario a Claire, porque en vida ella le dijo que no, que no se arrepentía de haber ido a buscar esas flores, ni de haber tocado las piedras, porque después de eso, estaba su historia, la cual nos mostraron en esos flashbacks. Allí, yaciendo, en su descanso, vivieron sus vidas de nuevo, no para cambiar la historia, porque sí, Jamie Fraser, murió, sino para cambiar su pequeña propia historia, porque sí, Claire, con su poder sanador, con su aura azul (y sí, sí hubo luz azul) trajo al amor de su vida, de vuelta; se lo arrebató a la muerte, para, ahora sí, vivir la vida tranquila que anhelaban. Fue pura magia y pura poesía, y todo, transformando un evento que estaba en el libro. Le dieron un verdadero final y un verdadero cierre, a una historia que aún no ha firmado su verdadero final.
Y aquí estoy, emocionadísima, porque de Outlander, que amo con mi corazón, tendré dos finales. La felicidad que sentía ayer en la madrugada, era inexplicable, porque sólo pensaba que habían concluido la serie con una belleza que no creí posible, poniendo todo en su lugar, pero además, tendré la posibilidad de asistir a otro final, el del libro. Y de una forma maravillosa, ambas historias no se solaparán; el final que vimos, ya sucedió en la historia original, pero aún nos queda una camino por recorrer en las páginas del libro 10, lleno de muchas posibilidades y esa enorme certeza de que aún Outlander, no terminó. Creo que condensaron un concepto de eternidad, precioso, en el que sin importar cual sea el destino, será perfecto para Jamie y Claire. Larga vida para Outlander.
The Binge-Watch Betrayal: Why Weekly Drops are Failing the Story
If you caught my post earlier this week, you know I’ve been deep in a rewatch of The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu. Diving back into Gilead has been intense, but it also crystallized a massive frustration I’ve been having with the current state of streaming. Let’s be honest: during the height of the COVID years, platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime absolutely spoiled us. We became accustomed to the "all-at-once" drop—the glorious weekend binge where you could immerse yourself in a world on Friday night and emerge, slightly dazed and blinking at the sun, on Sunday afternoon having finished the whole season. But lately, there’s been a shift back to the "traditional" weekly release schedule. And frankly? It feels like a total disservice to the viewers—and the art itself. The Problem with the "Week-to-Week" Fog I tried watching The Handmaid’s Tale as it aired originally, but I’ll be the first to admit: as I get older, my brain just isn't a steel trap for television subplots anymore. When you wait seven days between episodes, life happens. You forget the "what the f*#k" moment from last Wednesday. The biggest casualty of the weekly drop isn't just the plot; it’s the subtlety. When you’re watching a show as dense and atmospheric as this one, you want to catch: The Nuance: The tiny facial tics and idiosyncrasies of characters like Serena Joy or Aunt Lydia. The Callbacks: Those subtle visual references to three episodes ago that tie a theme together. The Momentum: The emotional weight that builds when one scene bleeds into the next. When you watch sequentially, one after another, you pick up on so much more. You’re living in that world. When you chop it up into weekly segments, that immersion is broken. The story feels fractured, and the impact is halved. A Disservice to the Creators? We often hear that weekly releases are better for "the conversation" or for marketing. But I have to wonder what the writers and producers think. If you’ve crafted a complex, 10-hour cinematic experience, do you really want your audience to lose the thread because they couldn’t remember a minor character’s motivation from twenty days ago? When we binge, we get the full story. We see the architecture of the season. By forcing us back into the 1990s broadcast model, streamers are making it harder for viewers to actually appreciate the depth of the work they’re paying for. The Mom Verdict Streaming services, you taught us how to feast, and now you’re putting us back on a snack-sized ration. For shows that rely on atmosphere and intricate plotting, the "traditional" model just doesn't cut it. If a show is meant to be a journey, let us take the whole trip at once. My memory (and my sanity) would appreciate it. What do you think? Are you a fan of the slow burn, or do you miss the "all-you-can-eat" buffet of the early streaming days? Let’s talk in the comments!
Source: The Binge-Watch Betrayal: Why Weekly Drops are Failing the Story
Just found this show, binged the first 3 seasons in 2 weeks.. now starting in on the 4th and final season on Hallmark channel. Good show, love me some time travel and family drama. 😎😄
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Been watching Outlander Season 8
Firstly how dare you make us all wait two weeks
Also in regards to Fergus how dare
Did like the imagery of Roger catching the youngest kid like he was caught by his father, follow-up scene...not so much
Marsali telling Jamie that she needs some time alone with the grave had me going if this were more comedic we'd see Jamie start down the other side of the hill and then hear her curse Fergus out
Although I do like the optics of John having to change the sign on his house to hapless home for wayward Frasers
Speaking of John and William have both been having A Year
Actually everyone's been having A Year and I think the only ones who've had a net positive are Ian and Rachel (son AND Rollo grandchild? Win)
Also shoutout to Claire in episode...what, 1? Technically she didn't say anything also family resemblance in stabbing a jerk
Although I am having a hard time believing this is the final season because it feels like they could go another season easily
William out here going oh no emotion what do I do with this on a regular basis and I don't think any of his parental figures know what to do with it either
But to be a fly on the wall during that conversation between John and his brother
"Okay good news: your son isn't dead. Also good news: your other son, the one that married the rebel? Technically he isn't the family's biggest disappointment anymore also your other son is a rebel general don't hit me"
Which then leads to William looking mildly offended at the comment the one guy said to him like bro, I got a black rebel in-law and was the only one in the family to show up to the wedding, chill
Speaking of William expressions, that face at Denzel XD
Bro wtf I thought we were friends!
The little touch of Ian's first wife (no idea how to spell her name) naming their son Hunter *gestures at Rachel and Denzel's last name*
Jamie calling BS on William's fish stories
And revealing that "oh yes it's a secret fishing spot to everyone who goes there" XD
Also William demanding to know if John and Jamie banged
"Well no, but they both did bang Claire so--" *bricked*
Was not expecting to end up liking the wicked witch but I was kind of with Claire when they parted on good terms
Did call Cunningham as a bad guy as soon as he opened his mouth
Although I am amused at his full name being Chuck Cunningham
We finally found out what happened to him after he went upstairs in Happy Days *bricked*
Also Claire telling William that he didn't want his last words to his father to be bad ones had me telling Mom "John's gonna die"
John then proceeds to be kidnapped AGAIN
Buck making the triumphant comeback and hanging with the bairns
Jamie and Claire getting to be grandparents
Buck bellyaching to Roger about Dougal suspecting him to be putting the moves on his wife and Roger standing there and politely not bringing up Buck straight-up hanging Roger for hugging his cousin, AKA Buck's wife
Also his accounting of going after Rob Cameron, before they actually showed it, had me picturing Buck coming out of the stones right as Rob Cameron was about to go in them and Buck just went YOU *pow*
Ding-dong headbutt works too
Also Roger's giddy little "That's my wife!" Like yes Jamie's about bursting at the seams with pride when he goes "That's my daughter!" but Roger sounds like he's about to float off
Roger helping Fanny with her faith and me listening to Fanny's comments and going "honey Jesus forgave the thief on the cross and told him they'd be in Heaven together that day, Roger ain't kidding about the mercy business"
Also technically suicide is not in the Bible as the unforgivable sin--looked it up one day because I was curious; it's covered in Matthew 12 (and also in Mark 3), functionally the unforgivable sin is the sin you don't ask forgiveness for, the looking at God and the light and turning your back on it all
So technically, Roger's helping Fanny avoid that particular sin
Not sure how I feel about the recontextualizing of Frank in this last episode, like yes Jamie's pivoted perspective means he's approaching this with okay we can win this instead of the rather fatalist mindset he was having but still
Mom: "How did Frank even know about Jamie to look him up?"
Me: "Claire probably mentioned him once or twice"
Also I am annoyed at Frank he claimed to be a historian and yet we never saw him bugging Claire for details like "okay so you said they had those gatherings what was the decor like what was the interpolitical significance of Jamie swearing fealty like he did what did they serve for drinks"
Claire: "It's 3 AM, can't you ask me at a decent hour???"
Two more episodes and then Blood of my Blood in the fall make season 9 you cowards