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I'll stick with the details
A week after the Outlander finale, I must say that two things remain: (1) my absolute satisfaction with the resolution they gave it, and (2) a numbness from the sheer volume of material created around it. Press, influencers, social media users—simply a bunch of people wanting to seize the moment to talk. It doesn't matter what they talk about; they just want to talk about something related to the series. In the age of misinformation, clickbait, underutilized AI, virality and hashtags, the meaningless conversations and content are the order of the day, and I'm truly overwhelmed by the uncontrolled spread of information that adds nothing new, or worse, distorts the facts.
I won't dwell on the opinions regarding the ending, as everyone will have their own, tailored to their personal tastes. Instead, I'll briefly address the fact that I've often wondered, "What series did these people watch?" or "What book did they read?" It's not so much the opinion itself, but rather their lack of understanding of what they saw or read. Their analyses are so outlandish that, well, there's no point even mentioning them. It's also amused me that many people claim that many storylines weren't given proper closure, and when asked which ones, they end up talking about the secondary characters, about whom another group of people complained endlessly that they were given too much screen time. Nobody understands what they expected, but what is clear to me is that what the main actors and producers always warned us about was true: it was going to be impossible to please every audience.
The people around me, with whom I discuss Outlander, were very pleased; to this day, we're still grieving the end of the series, and at the same time, eagerly awaiting book 10. I love acknowledging that it's not because we feel any void regarding the answers the series provided, but because we're now also interested in the answers the book offers. It's like a double joy, because the plot threads multiplied, they didn't overlap, and that keeps the Outlander flame very much alive. Of course, I know this might be more common among book readers, and not so much among series viewers, who certainly wonder, "What happened after Jamie and Claire opened their eyes?" Because yes, they both opened their eyes and breathed again; they're alive on the very ground where they had previously closed their eyes. I appreciate that the producers and actors, in their subsequent interviews (the unedited video ones, since all the written interviews—even those from reputable media outlets—managed to distort some aspect of the story), didn't try to impose their own viewpoints. Instead, they simply stated what they would have preferred, and that was it! They left it to the viewer to form their own interpretation of the ending. Furthermore, they all agreed that no matter how or where, Jamie and Claire would be eternal, their love story was infinite, and what a beautiful message, because yes, that's precisely what they convey. And it's not a forced interpretation of the relationship, one of those you adopt as an alternative to poorly executed or empty things, where your mind tries to make sense of what you witnessed; the eternity of that love feels solid because that interpretation is a product of its very construction. It's having witnessed the entire lives of two people who chose each other time and time again.
Accustomed as I am to Outlander being underestimated, I stopped focusing on the big details and concentrated on the finer points. And this is where I'm grateful I read the books, because I'm fascinated by discovering all those little things and confirming the care they've (almost always) taken with what they present, and the magnificent work Sam and Caitriona do portraying Jamie and Claire, something I've mentioned countless times here. But since what I'm focusing on right now is the ending, I'm going to share something that amazed me, with an excerpt from the book and its corresponding image from the series.
”The blood trickled slowly, dark and veiny. I was on my knees in the bloody mud, and there were large reddish-black stains on my dress. It felt warm against my skin, though that was probably just the heat of the day. “You can’t,” I said desperately. “Jamie… you can’t.” He opened his eyes, and I noticed he was looking beyond and through me, as if he were fixing them on something very, very far away. “Forgive me…” he said, his voice barely a whisper, and I couldn’t tell if he was speaking to me or to God. “Oh, Jesus!” I replied, feeling a cold, metallic taste on my tongue. “Jamie… please. Please don’t go.” His eyelids fluttered. And then they closed".
Oh my God, that look from Jamie! What Sam did was magnificent. In the book, Jamie has a gaze that doesn't just see Claire, but pierces her and goes beyond her, and when he asks for forgiveness, she doesn't know if he's addressing her or God. Since the series established that this was a dialogue between them, his gaze pierces her, but stays with her; in that instant, she is the world, and explicitly, he asks for her forgiveness. What they did with these scenes—keeping them as they are in the book, but giving them the appropriate meaning for what they wanted to convey in the series, and capturing those small details, like the look, the tone of the conversation—I thought it was spectacular. It was the book coming to life, but in its own way. And Sam's performance, OMG, how beautifully he did it. Cait was also outstanding in her part of this story.
"I refused to let go. I couldn't speak anymore; I didn't have the strength for it. But I didn't want to let go or move from there. Ian spoke to me every now and then. Other voices came and went. Alarm, worry, anger, despair. Ian and Roger. I didn't hear. "Blue." "So beautiful." "It's not empty." • • • My face was pressed against his chest, my mouth over the wound in his sternum, the silvery taste of blood and the salt of sweat on my tongue. I thought I could feel the slow—very slow—beats of his heart. Thump-thump, thump-thump... I thought of Brianna's heart, beating rapidly; of the tiny, lively taps of Davy's under my fingers; I tried to feel my own heartbeat in my fingertips, to transfer all that life into his. "Don't let go."
The way Caitriona portrayed the grief and pain of that moment was spectacular. It was exactly the kind of unbearable pain depicted in the book, the kind that pierced her, yet she refused to let it consume her, until she understood, just as the series portrayed, that they needed to rest. In the book, with all the mysticism of this moment, the instant when Claire manages to enter Jamie, becoming one with him, to breathe life into him and heal him from within, is when she surrenders to the inexplicable nature of what she was feeling, when she loses all awareness of what was happening around her. I find it beautiful that they were able to maintain the essence of the book without losing sight of the transcendent nature of the moment. I couldn't fault them for omitting that moment of opening his eyes and breathing, because Claire, in the book, awoke disoriented, and Jamie wasn't even awake—alive, yes, but not conscious. It was a complete respect for what the book wanted to convey, and a respect for its own story, so yes, I'm left with the details, and without any hype, I'm left with the masterful way in which Sam and Cait portrayed that moment. I feel so sorry for the people who couldn't enjoy this series finale, or Season 8, or the characters, or the acting, or anything about Outlander, because it's truly beautiful. The good thing about this is that they won't have to see it anymore, and there are many books and television series left that they can enjoy without feeling frustrated by what they don't like. In this space, Jamie and Claire will be eternal, just as those who brought them to life intended.
Me quedo con los detalles
A una semana del final de Outlander, debo decir que dos cosas persisten: (1) mi satisfacción absoluta por la resolución que le dieron, y (2) un embotamiento por el exceso de material creado en torno a ello. Prensa, influencers, usuarios de redes, simplemente un montón de personas queriendo aprovechar el momento para hablar. No importa de lo que hablen, simplemente quieren hacerlo de algo relacionado a la serie. En la era de la desinformación, el clickbait, la IA subutilizada, la viralidad y los hashtags, las conversaciones y contenidos carentes de sentido, están a la orden del día, y realmente me abruma la difusión descontrolada de información, que no aporta nada nuevo, o peor aún, que tergiversa los eventos.
No me detendré a conversar sobre las opiniones respecto al final, pues cada quien tendrá las suyas, ajustadas a sus gustos personales. En su lugar, me detendré brevemente en el hecho de que más de una vez me he preguntado ¿qué serie vieron estas personas?, ¿o qué libro leyeron?, no tanto por la opinión, sino por la falta de comprensión de lo que vieron o leyeron, porque hacen unos análisis tan descabellados, que bueno, ni para que hablar de ellos. Me ha causado gracia, a su vez, que un montón de personas alegan que no se le dió cierre adecuado a muchas historias, y cuando les preguntan ¿cuáles?, terminan hablando de los personajes secundarios, de los cuales, otro montón de personas se quejó incansablemente, que se les dio demasiado tiempo en pantalla. Nadie entiende qué esperaban, pero lo que sí me quedó claro es que lo que siempre nos advirtieron los actores principales y los productores, era cierto, iba a ser imposible complacer a todas las audiencias.
Las personas que me rodean, con las que hablo de Outlander, quedamos muy complacidas; al día de hoy, estamos pasando por nuestro duelo de la serie, y a su vez, esperando con muchísima ilusión el libro 10. Me encanta reconocer que no es porque sintamos algún vacío respecto a las respuestas que entregó la serie, sino porque ahora también nos interesan las respuestas del libro. Es como una alegría doble, porque los desenlaces se multiplicaron, no se solaparon, y eso mantiene la llama Outlander, muy viva. Claro, sé que esto puede ser más común en los lectores de los libros, y no tanto en los espectador de la serie, quienes ciertamente se preguntan ¿qué pasó luego de que Jamie y Claire abrieron los ojos?, porque sí, ambos abrieron los ojos y respiraron a su vez, están vivos sobre el terreno en el que previamente habían cerrado los ojos. Me gusta que los productores y los actores, en sus entrevistas posteriores (las grabadas en vídeos sin ediciones, pues todas las escritas -así fueran de medios reconocidos- se encargaron de tergiversar algún tema), no intentaron imponer sus propios puntos de vista, sino que dijeron lo qué hubiesen preferido, y ¡hasta allí!, que el espectador se hiciera su propia interpretación del final. A su vez, todos estuvieron de acuerdo en que sin importar cómo o dónde, Jamie y Claire serían eternos, su historia de amor era infinita, y qué belleza de lectura, porque sí, esa es lo que transmiten. Y no es una interpretación forzada de la relación, de esas que adoptas como alternativa a cosas mal hechas o vacías, y en las que tu mente trata de darle cierre a lo que presenciaste; la eternidad de ese amor se siente sólida, porque esa interpretación es producto de la construcción del mismo. Es haber presenciado la vida entera de dos personas que se elegían una y otra vez.
Acostumbrada, como estoy, de que se subestime Outlander, dejé de fijarme en cosas rimbombantes, y me quedé en los detalles. Y es aquí cuando agradezco haber leído los libros, porque me fascina encontrarme con todas esas pequeñas cosas, y corroborar el cuidado que le han tenido (casi siempre) con lo que presentan, y el magnífico trabajo que hacen Sam y Caitriona, interpretando a Jamie y a Claire, y que lo he repetido muchísimas veces en este espacio. Pero como lo que me ocupa justo ahora, es el final, voy a traer algo que me maravilló, con el extracto del libro y su respectiva imagen en la serie.
"La sangre manaba despacio, oscura y venosa. Yo estaba de rodillas sobre el barro sangriento y había grandes manchas en mi vestido, de un tono negro rojizo. Se sentía caliente contra mi piel, aunque eso tal vez se debiera al calor del día. —No puedes —dije desesperada—. Jamie..., no puedes. Abrió los ojos y noté que miraba más allá y a través de mí, como si los estuviera posando en algo muy pero que muy lejano. —Per... dóname... —afirmó con apenas un hilo de voz, y no supe si me hablaba a mí o a Dios. —¡Oh, Jesús! —respondí, sintiendo un sabor metálico y frío en la lengua—. Jamie..., por favor. Por favor, no te vayas. Sus párpados se agitaron. Y se cerraron".
Por Dios Santo, ¡esa mirada de Jamie!. Lo que hizo Sam fue magnífico. En el libro, Jamie tiene una mirada que no sólo ve a Claire, sino que la atraviesa y va más allá de ella, y cuando él pide perdón, ella no sabe si se dirige a ella o a Dios. Como en la serie establecieron que ese era un diálogo entre ellos, su mirada la atraviesa, pero se queda con ella, en ese instante, ella es el mundo, y explícitamente, le pide perdón. Lo que hicieron con estas escenas, de mantenerlas como en el libro, pero darle el sentido apropiado para lo que querían contar en la serie, y captar esos pequeños detalles, como la mirada, el tono de la conversación, me pareció espectacular. Era el libro cobrando vida, pero a su manera. Y lo de Sam, OMG, qué hermoso que lo hizo. Cait no se queda atrás con su parte de esta historia.
"Me negaba a soltarlo. Ya no podía hablar; no me quedaban fuerzas para ello. Pero no quería soltarlo ni moverme de allí. Ian me hablaba cada cierto tiempo. Otras voces iban y venían. Alarma, preocupación, ira, desesperación. Ian y Roger. Yo no escuchaba. «Azul. »Tan hermoso. »No está vacío.» • • • Tenía la cara apretada contra su pecho, la boca sobre la herida del esternón, el sabor plateado de la sangre y la sal del sudor en la lengua. Me pareció percibir los lentos —muy lentos— latidos de su corazón. Bum-bum, bum-bum... Pensé en el corazón de Brianna, que latía a gran velocidad; en los diminutos y animados golpecitos del de Davy bajo mis dedos; intenté sentir los latidos de mi propio corazón en las yemas de los dedos, traspasar toda esa vida al suyo. «No me sueltes.»"
La forma en la que Caitriona representó el duelo y el dolor, de ese momento, fue espectacular, era exactamente el tipo de dolor insoportable que se plasmó en el libro, que la atravesaba, pero que se negaba a dejar que la consumiera, hasta que entendió, tal como lo quería expresar la serie, que debían descansar. En el libro, con todo el misticismo de este momento, el instante en el que Claire logra adentrarse en Jamie, siendo una sola entidad con él, para insuflarle vida, y sanarlo desde adentro, es cuando se rinde a lo inexplicable de lo que estaba sintiendo, cuando pierde toda conciencia de lo que sucedía a su alrededor. Me parece precioso que hayan sido capaces de mantener el sentido del libro, sin dejar de lado lo trascendental del momento. No podría reclamarles que lo hayan dejado en ese momento de abrir ojos y respirar, porque Claire, en el libro, despertó desorientada, y Jamie ni siquiera estaba despierto, vivo sí, consciente no. Fue un respeto total a lo que el libro quería contar, y un respeto a su propia historia, así que sí, me quedo con los detalles, y sin ningún hype, me quedo con la forma magistral en la que Sam y Cait, representaron ese momento. Lo siento mucho por las personas que no pudieron disfrutar este final de serie, ni la T8, ni los personajes, ni las actuaciones, ni nada en torno a Outlander, porque es realmente hermosa. Lo bueno de ésto es que ya no la verán más, y que allí quedan muchos libros e historias televisadas, a las que pueden asistir sin sentir frustración por aquello que no les gusta. En este espacio, Jamie y Claire, serán eternos, tal como lo entendieron quienes los trajeron a la vida.
Outlander - S08/Ch09
For anyone who still doubts that Diana Gabaldon is the mastermind behind Outlander, know that she just wrote a chapter in which she makes a resounding declaration: these characters are exactly as I wrote them, and no matter how they've tried to twist this story, in the penultimate chapter I'm going to make it clear that this is the true meaning of what I wrote. And no, Claire isn't missing; Claire is exactly where she's meant to be. I will love Outlander, forever and always.
Outlander T8/C9
A quien le quede alguna duda de que Diana Gabaldon es la mente maestra detrás de Outlander, sepan que acaba de escribir un capítulo en el cual hace una declaración rotunda de: estos personajes son como yo los escribí y no importa la vuelta que le hayan querido dar a esta historia, en el penúltimo capítulo voy a dejar claro que este es el sentido real de lo que yo escribí. Y no, Claire no está desaparecida, Claire está en dónde debe estar. Amaré Outlander, por siempre y para siempre.
Diana rules y al que no le guste... que pena .
A PROPOSAL FOR ABSOLUTE SILENCE
I want to give my deepest and most wholesome advice, based on my knowledge of the background of narcissism.
Faced with the waves of speculation, explanations, and analysis to come, the best way to neutralize everything is to ignore the narcissist.
Obviously, this person has an interest in being relevant; she needs to be relevant, and she seeks out husbands to be relevant. No one should talk about her, no one should analyze her behavior, no one should analyze the behavior of those around her, and no one should look for explanations. Simply let everything she leaks stay where it was allowed to.
The narcissist who is treated as a nobody disappears on his own, and goes to look for another object to attract attention, but definitely, falling for the provocations is giving him the importance she is desperately seeking to have.
UNA PROPUESTA DE SILENCIO ABSOLUTO
Quiero dar mi más profundo y sano consejo, desde el conocimiento del trasfondo del narcisismo.
Ante las olas de especulaciones, explicaciones, y análisis por venir, la mejor manera de neutralizar todo, es ignorando al narcisista.
Obviamente, esta persona tiene un interés en ser relevante, ella requiere ser relevante, busca sus maridos para ser relevante. Nadie hable de ella, nadie analice su conducta, nadie analice la conducta de su entorno, ni busquen explicaciones, simplemente que todo lo que filtra, se quede en el lugar en el que le dieron cabida.
Al narcisista que se le trata como un cero a la izquierda, desaparece solo, y va a buscar otro objeto para llamar la atención, pero definitivamente, caer en las provocaciones, es darle la importancia que desesperadamente, está buscando tener.
FIFA World Cup
Sam Heughan with Steve Clarke Scotland FC Manager at the Tartan Parade. The away kit features a light coral base with dark pinstripes. It includes a refined thistle emblem on the back of the neck.
New York New Jersey (NYNJ) will host eight matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The venue will host five group stage matches—including Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13—and three knockout games. This location marks a significant spot for the 48-team tournament.
Steve and Sam at the after party
Steve Clarke Manager of Scotland FC
Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872.
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Found this photo edit on Facebook today. The bottom image I’ve seen many times, the top one, I don’t recall ever seeing. Let’s break this down shall we?
Comic Con July 2014. Less than a year after their screen test, months after December in Paris.
1. Who. The Hell. Plants their face and nuzzles into their “platonic” costar’s face on the red carpet? I’ll give you a hint:
2. If anyone has photos of costars who are not in a relationship nuzzling like this, please share. Because I’ll have questions.
3. If I was a casual observer, not knowing anything about the fandom, I’d think they were a hot couple and should get a room before he takes her right there. What’s that? They aren’t dating? They are just costars? Why is he holding her so possessively? And she likes it? Mmm hmm.
Just leaving this here because actions speak louder than words.
@ashmarie1687 I haven’t seen that top photo either! Definitely a hot new couple that couldn’t wait to get back to their hotel room!!!🔥🔥🔥
Hungry Sam biting that bottom lip
Caitriona claiming her man pose
Caitriona couldn’t wait to get him outta that kilt
SC holding onto each other backstage ❤️❤️
Actions not words show me all I need
I have nothing more to say, except this: Kinda looks like a wedding photo doesn’t it?
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Una es la novia, la otra no, adivina quien?
One is the gf, the other isn't, guess who?
Stars aligned! 🤷♀️
Sam could have chosen any colour for his sporran belt but just happened to match it with Caitríona’s dress 🤷🏻♀️
Frasers with kids and grandkids 🥰💖
Outlander | 8x01
Hands
Touchin' hands
Reachin' out
Touching me, touchin' you
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La osadía
A una semana del estreno de la temporada final de Outlander, tengo varias cosas que decir, y afortunadamente, ninguna es una especulación descabellada, ni una lectura de señales corporales, ni una reacción emocionalmente desproporcionada, a situaciones que no están en mi control, no me pertenecen, y mucho menos, me atañen. Si, soy una fan profundamente enamorada de Outlander, y en consecuencia, veo todo lo que le rodea, con ojos de amor, tal como lo describió Viktor Frankl, en su libro El hombre en busca de sentido: "Por el acto espiritual del amor se es capaz de contemplar los rasgos y trazos esenciales de la persona amada; hasta contemplar también, lo que es potencialidad, lo que aún está por desvelarse y por mostrarse (...) El que ama ve más allá y le urge al otro a consumar sus inadvertidas capacidades personales". Cuando lo extrapolo al amor que describo por la saga, es para afirmar el como, ese sentimiento me ha hecho ver todos los pequeños detalles, que juntos, no sólo me han permitido contemplar lo esencial de la obra (según mis propios preceptos), sino ver todos aquellos lugares que la misma, puede alcanzar. En este punto, siento una rabia inconmensurable, al pensar en los productores y la cadena, que se hicieron con los derechos de llevarla a la pantalla, porque si algo es claro al día de hoy, es la forma en la que esas personas y esa televisora, irrespetaron a la autora, a los actores, a los fanáticos y a su suscriptores, modificando tramas, personajes, tiempos de emisión, a su entera conveniencia. No soy quien para decir "yo hubiese hecho ésto", porque no es mi televisora, pero sin duda, las decisiones que tomaron, impactan hasta hoy, cuando una pésima o mejor dicho, inexistente estrategia de promoción, tiene a buena parte del fandom, con más dudas que expectativas emocionantes, ante el fin inminente de una década.
Volviendo al amor que le tengo a Outlander (libros y serie), debo decir que aunque es incondicional y eterno, no es ciego. Siempre he visto su potencialidad y todas esas partes hermosas, y aún así, siempre he visto también sus defectos (que estoy clara tienen que ver más con mis gustos, que con defectos como tal). Después de una T4 desastrosa en cuanto a guión y acercamiento a los libros se refiere, Sam y Caitriona dieron el paso definitivo para ser productores, y porque ellos lo han dicho siempre, esto respondió a la necesidad que tenían ambos de participar en las decisiones que se tomaban, pues las mismas los afectaban a ellos y a sus personajes, y pues al estar comprometidos con esos personajes, querían honrarlos y respetarlos. Al enterarme de este hecho, empecé a respetarlos a ellos como personas, porque a mis ojos (amando como amo a Jamie y a Claire), eso era la demostración de la relevancia que ese matrimonio y esa historia, tenían para ambos. Ese respeto se mantiene hasta hoy, y es lo que me lleva a escribir este post.
Con mucha osadía, y un despliegue de análisis basados en la nada misma; en los últimos días se ha cuestionado a Sam y Cait, respecto a situaciones de las que: (a) no conocemos el trasfondo, (b) no tenemos idea de la realidad de sus vidas y proyectos, por separado y juntos, (c) no manejamos un panorama amplio de las posibilidades que existían para accionar, y en definitiva (d) no entendemos las dinámicas reales que determinan su relación, y mucho menos, la naturaleza de esa relación.
Con tanto tiempo manejando narrativas de todo tipo, cada quien, dependiendo de su facción, verá los eventos a través de sus propios ojos, sin embargo, esas visiones han mutado a los manifiestos más detestables hacia esas dos personas que, en definitiva, no le han hecho nada de nada, a nadie aquí, o en el fandom. De hecho, me atrevo a decir que han sido bastante permisivos, y eso sin duda, trastocó la mente de un montón de personas que, por alguna razón, se creen dueños de ellos. Lamento mucho que los fanáticos que creyeron que invertir miles de dólares en todo lo relacionado con ellos, les daría algún acceso especial, el dinero no lo compra todo; bien sea que hayan participado en un evento mediocre, en un evento espectacular, en un evento privado, en un evento público, en todos los casos, estaban haciendo un trabajo, y como todo trabajo, estaban ganando dinero, porque sí, este es el medio de vida que escogieron, así como cada uno de nosotros, escogió el suyo. Criticarlos por ganar dinero, es un absurdo total, especialmente cuando ambos, son personas activamente caritativas. Qué la manera en la que buscan ganar dinero, no esté acorde a lo que alguien espera, es muy responsabilidad del que hace la crítica, y en ningún momento debería ser la afirmación irrefutable del carácter de cualquiera de los dos.
Aquí hay gente que por alguna razón cree que Cait es un personaje etéreo, un ser alado, que no debería mezclarse con Sam. Hay otra gente que cree que Sam es el mismísimo Zeus reencarnado, que no puede mezclarse con Cait. Otro tanto de personas que evitan ver el nivel de compenetración que tienen ambos, y lo atribuyen a la actuación, y que, cuando hay algo que muestra lo que es imposible no ver, entonces sus cerebros hacen cortocircuito, y a como dé lugar, tratan de desestimarlo, lo cual me lleva a la siguiente reflexión: algunas personas afirman que uno, el otro, o ambos, son actores mediocres, de la lista B, entonces, ¿cómo es posible que actores mediocres hayan actuado (en las pieles de Jamie y Claire) exactamente lo que escribió Diana Gabaldon, hasta con los detalles más ínfimos del tipo de relación que ella intentó plasmar?, y más aún, ¿cómo es que esos actores nos entregaron tal nivel de impecabilidad en el supuesto "fan service" de sus interacciones fuera de la pantalla?
Yo debo decirlo, por el nivel de amor que le tengo a Outlander, a Jamie y a Claire, y por el profundo respeto y admiración que le tengo a Cait y a Sam, que para mí siempre ha sido un deleite verlos interactuar, dentro o fuera de la pantalla, porque por mucho que la gente lo quiera negar, por muchas especulaciones que quieran generar para soportar las necesidades de chisme, ellos tienen un vínculo fuera de serie, y eso es lo que me importa, y no necesariamente, la naturaleza de ese vínculo. Y me importa porque es ese vínculo lo que los hizo ser el Jamie y la Claire, perfectos.
Me he preguntado desde ayer, ¿cómo osan cuestionar maliciosamente la estratégia de marketing que Sam utiliza para su propio negocio?, es su negocio, y es su estrategia, porque está basada en la melancolía que genera el final inminente de la serie, puede no gustarle a algunas personas, porque sus expectativas eran distintas, pero que a uno no le guste algo, no quiere decir que esté mal, ni quiere decir que vas a afirmar campante y rampante que Sam es un mercantilista, un avaro, un estafador, un capitalista despiadado; o sea, tenemos a un tipo promocionando algo que él afirma es significativo para él y que está llegando a su fin, para venderlo a un precio establecido y público, que para adquirirlo debes clickear en varios botones hasta concretar la compra, y que obviamente, está buscando generar ganancias (como todo lo que se vende), algo a lo que responderá la gente interesada, y que quien no lo esté, no adquirirá, porque en ese espacio de libertad económica, cada quien decide qué hacer con su dinero. Yo sí me compraré la botella, y ¿saben por qué?, porque cualquiera que haya leído los libros, sabe que Sam trajo a la vida, con una precisión que asusta, a Jamie Fraser, que el hombre defendió a su personaje de un productor que quiso reducirlo tanto como fuera posible, que el hombre después de ser casteado para ese personaje, transformó su vida en algo que no imaginó cuando estaba dando tumbos y casi en la ruina, y obviamente, es alguien que entiende que prácticamente le debe todo lo que tiene (y lo que no), a ese personaje; no veo disonancia alguna entre lo emocional de este momento en el que Jamie Fraser colgará sus botas y su kilt para siempre, y vender una edición especial del mismo whisky (que las ganancias obtenidas por la representación de ese personaje ayudó a crear) con una caja distinta y una carta de Sam para Jamie, porque los 189$ que cuesta la botella, no pagarán lo suficientemente a Sam, el trabajo extraordinario que hizo al traer a Jamie a la vida. Tampoco veo el escándalo de que el tipo, que se hizo un nombre gracias a Jamie Fraser, centre sus negocios en ello, la pertinencia o no de esa decisión, no debería ni ser tema de conversación, porque es su decisión de marketing, y comercial, asociada a su empresa, y en nada nos atañe, más allá que para decidir si comprar o no sus productos; no traería esto a colación, pero la verdad es que no me la llevo bien con las ínfulas de superioridad de quienes se excusan en la libertad de opinión, para hacer afirmaciones maliciosas en torno a personas que ni conocemos. Así que, cónsona con mi principio de comprar libros, audiolibros, música, y discos originales, adquirir entradas a conciertos, ir al cine, visitar museos, pagar suscripciones, porque los artistas no tienen por qué trabajar "por amor al arte", voy a apoyar a Sam y Caitriona en sus proyectos, y es por amor a Outlander y lo que ellos hicieron por la historia que amo.
Caitriona, quien como la canción de Luis Miguel, la tildan de "fría como el viento y peligrosa como el mar", una diosa inalcanzable, o simplemente, la ignoran, como si ella no fuera la fuerza que acompañó a Sam durante todo su camino; cuestionada porque no estará en un evento que organizó S***z, y que como organizador, y responsable de honrar este momento, para los fanáticos que pusieron su programa en el lugar que está, es quien debía garantizar que todo fuera un idilio. Resulta que no, que además de cargarse la promoción de la T8, no pudieron garantizar que la mitad de esta historia de amor, estuviera presente para un evento que ha sido muy significativo para ellos. Dimes y diretes, reacciones de todas las facciones, y las especulaciones más rebuscadas; y nuevamente, no lo traería a colación si no fuera por esa necesidad de la gente, de cuestionar las cosas a través de sus propios sesgos de confirmación llenos de malas intenciones. A estas alturas, quizá es que ser latinoamericana me hace ver las cosas distintas, pero es que me cuesta atribuirle a Caitriona, o a Sam, todos esos apelativos con los que se les ha nombrado últimamente, y que voy a terminar creyendo que son puras proyecciones de quienes los emiten. Llevo demasiados años huyéndole a novelas y bodrios mal hechos, para creer que en la vida real esos dos seres, están actuando como los peores villanos de las novelas más cutres que se hayan proyectado. Porque sí, según las historias que leo en muros y en comentarios, Sam y Cait, al parecer, están aquí para causarle un daño irreparable a cada fanático de Outlander. Volviendo a Cait (a mi querida Cait, por cierto), su cuestionada ausencia del panel de despedida, y las historias mediante, dejo aquí el siguiente planteamiento, que muy inteligente y sabiamente se le ocurrió a una amiga del fandom, además muy culta y acusiosa en la búsqueda de información: ¿alguien ha visto o indagado acerca del origen del la organización en dónde se llevará a cabo el panel?, ¿alguien se ha percatado de la relevancia de ese espacio y de esa fundación, para la comunidad que le dio origen?, ¿todos los que ven hasta el pelo de la nariz en las publicaciones de Sam o Cait, han visto las mayores y más relevantes militancias de Cait, esas para las que no sólo repostea, sino firma peticiones, presta su imagen para campañas, y participa activamente en recaudaciones?, aquellos a quienes les encantan las especulaciones mal intencionadas, ¿están al tanto de los complejos temas geopolíticos que han desatado los conflictos bélicos que padecemos actualmente?, ¿han oído si quiera, los vetos que les hacen a artistas por apoyar ciertas causas, o los autovetos que ellos mismos ponen porque tienen conflictos éticos, morales, o de cualquier tipo de interés, con organizaciones, eventos, productoras, proyectos, etc., que van en contra de sus creencias?. Bueno, sería interesante que indagaran, porque como no me gustan las novelas, y además, creo firmemente en que Sam y Cait son personas decentes, me cierra más lógicamente, que hay razones ajenas a su voluntad para no estar presente, que un plan maquiavélico, orquestado por ambos, por S***z, o por quien sea, para evitar que estén juntos en el escenario. Si esta especulación fuera cierta, hay un solo responsable, y sabemos quien es, el flamante organizador, que debió asegurar todas las condiciones, para que este fuera el momento mágico que siempre debió ser, y al que no le pusieron ni el más mínimo empeño, estoy segura que hubiesen podido cambiar el lugar, o promoverlos en un evento distinto.
Y como esta es una publicación que inició con mi declaración de amor por Outlander, la cierro también así. Sólo he tenido carcajadas para cada cosa que leo, pero sé que no todos se han sentido así. Ya desde el inicio de desastre de promoción llevada a cabo por los responsables del asunto, me puse firme en no permitir que nada arruinara este momento, porque si bien mi rabia por la displicencia con la que ellos trataron este momento, es válida, estoy aquí, y en cualquier espacio de este fandom, por la historia de amor de Jamie y Claire. Obviamente no podía no caer rendida a los pies de Sam y Caitriona, porque ellos fueron los que magistralmente, trajeron a la vida, ese amor, así que me tomo el tiempo de escribir cosas amables para ellos, en medio de lo que parece ser la campaña de Tumblr basada en "busquemos la negatividad en todo". El amor nunca debe ser ciego, así que admito que yo misma noto que no todo está bien, pero como no sé lo que hay detrás de lo que no me cierra, no me detengo obsesivamente a buscarle explicación, porque es imposible hallársela sin comprender lo que hay detrás. Ya lo dije previamente, seamos el fan que queramos, pero no el despreciable. A esa petición, le faltó la comprensión al día de hoy; el fan no es despreciable porque sí, su desprecio viene de que no es un fan. Y parafraseando a una de mis blogueras favoritas: si no te gusta, apártate, vete en silencio, no hagas el giro de 180 grados que te convierte en una especie de vengador anónimo, porque es que aquí no hay cabida para la venganza y el reclamo, ya que nadie te ha hecho nada.
Para los que aman la serie, disfrutemos de este final. Creo que mi manera de honrarla será escribir lo hermoso, y se que aquí estaré, haciéndolo, por las próximas 12 semanas. Caitriona Balfe y Sam Heughan, están haciendo su cierre, de nuevo, y ahora todos veremos cristalizado eso por lo que lucharon, una temporada 8 jamás imaginada. Gente que no se quiere, que no se aprecia, que no está comprometida, jamás duraría 13 años de su vida, actuando el tipo de amor que ellos nos presentaron, por lo que no hay miradas, gestos, ni presunciones que trastoquen lo que siempre hemos visto. Si lo dudan, miren la espontaneidad del momento "serpiente" 🤭🤭🤭
Momento a clasificar: Claire cura a Jamie de la mordida de una serpiente.
Sam: ¿Cómo cura Claire, la mordida de serpiente de Jamie?
Cait: se ríe con su risa incontenible.
Cait (con total estoicismo 🤭): con el calor de su cuerpo y otras cosas.
Ante la indecisión de la posición a asignar al momento serpiente 🤭
Sam (moviendo el sticker de un lado al otro 🤭): bien, eso depende, ¿preguntémosle a la serpiente?.
Cait (aguantándose la risa): detenlo 🤭🤭🤭
Sam (con el sticker danzante 🤭): vayamos por el número 6.
Cait (sin poder contener más la risa): para 😂
Muy ellos, la verdad 😍😎☺️
The audacity
With the final season of Outlander premiering in a week, I have several things to say, and thankfully, none of them are wild speculations, nor are they interpretations of body language, nor are they disproportionate emotional reactions to situations that are beyond my control, don't belong to me, and certainly don't concern me. Yes, I am a deeply in love with Outlander, and consequently, I see everything surrounding it with loving eyes, just as Viktor Frankl described in his book Man's Search for Meaning: "Through the spiritual act of love, one is able to contemplate the essential features and traits of the beloved; even to contemplate what is potential, what is yet to be revealed and shown (...) The one who loves sees beyond and urges the other to fulfill their unnoticed personal capacities". When I extrapolate this to the love I describe for the saga, it's to affirm how that feeling has allowed me to see all the small details that, together, have not only enabled me to contemplate the essence of the work (according to my own precepts) but also to see all the heights it can reach. At this point, I feel immeasurable anger when I think about the producers and the network that acquired the rights to adapt it for the screen, because if anything is clear today, it's the way in which those people and that network disrespected the author, the actors, the fans, and their subscribers, modifying plots, characters, and broadcast times entirely to suit their own convenience. I'm not one to say "I would have done this," because it's not my network, but without a doubt, the decisions they made still have an impact today, when a terrible, or rather, nonexistent promotional strategy has left a good part of the fandom with more doubts than exciting expectations, as the end of a decade approaches.
Returning to my love for Outlander (books and series), I must say that although it's unconditional and eternal, it's not blind. I've always seen its potential and all its beautiful aspects, and yet, I've also always seen its flaws (which I'm clear have more to do with my tastes than with actual defects). After a disastrous Season 4 in terms of script and faithfulness to the books, Sam and Caitriona took the decisive step to become producers, and as they've always said, this stemmed from their need to be involved in the decisions being made, since those decisions affected them and their characters. Being committed to those characters, they wanted to honor and respect them. Upon learning this, I began to respect them as individuals, because in my eyes, it demonstrated the importance that Jamie and Claire's marriage, and that story, held for both of them. That respect remains to this day, and it's what prompts me to write this post.
With great audacity, and a display of analysis based on absolutely nothing; in recent days Sam and Cait have been questioned, regarding situations of which: (a) we do not know the background, (b) we have no idea of the reality of their lives and projects, separately and together, (c) we do not have a broad overview of the possibilities that existed to act, and ultimately (d) we do not understand the real dynamics that determine their relationship, much less the nature of that relationship.
With so much time spent manipulating narratives of all kinds, everyone, depending on their faction, will see events through their own eyes. However, these perspectives have mutated into the most detestable manifestos against these two people who, ultimately, haven't done anything wrong to anyone here or in the fandom. In fact, I dare say they've been quite permissive, and that has undoubtedly messed with the minds of a lot of people who, for some reason, think they own them. I'm very sorry that the fans who believed that investing thousands of dollars in everything related to them would give them some special access are mistaken. Money doesn't buy everything. Whether they participated in a mediocre event, a spectacular event, a private event, or a public event, in all cases, they were doing a job, and like any job, they were earning money. Because yes, this is the livelihood they chose, just as each of us chose ours. Criticizing them for making money is utterly absurd, especially when both are actively charitable individuals. The fact that their methods of earning money don't align with someone's expectations is largely the responsibility of the critic and should in no way be considered an irrefutable judgment of either of their character.
There are people here who, for some reason, believe that Cait is an ethereal character, a winged being, who shouldn't be mixed with Sam. There are others who believe that Sam is Zeus himself reincarnated, who can't possibly be mixed with Cait. And then there are those who avoid seeing the level of chemistry between them, attributing it to the acting. And when something is shown that is impossible to ignore, their brains short-circuit, and they try to dismiss it at all costs. This leads me to the following reflection: some people claim that one, the other, or both are mediocre, B-list actors. So how is it possible that mediocre actors could have portrayed (in the roles of Jamie and Claire) exactly what Diana Gabaldon wrote, down to the smallest details of the kind of relationship she tried to create? And furthermore, how did these actors deliver such impeccable performances in the supposed "fan service" of their off-screen interactions?
I have to say it, because of the level of love I have for Outlander, for Jamie and Claire, and because of the deep respect and admiration I have for Cait and Sam, it has always been a delight for me to watch them interact, on or off screen. Because no matter how much people want to deny it, no matter how much speculation they try to generate to feed their gossip cravings, they have an extraordinary bond, and that's what matters to me, not necessarily the nature of that bond. And it matters to me because it's that bond that made them the perfect Jamie and Claire.
I've been wondering since yesterday, how dare they maliciously question the marketing strategy Sam uses for his own business? It's his business, and it's his strategy, because it's based on the melancholy generated by the imminent end of the series. Some people may not like it because their expectations were different, but just because you don't like something doesn't mean it's wrong, nor does it mean you can brazenly claim that Sam is a profiteer, a miser, a swindler, a ruthless capitalist. We have a guy promoting something he says is significant to him and that's coming to an end. The product will be sold at a set, public price, and to buy it you have to click several buttons until the purchase is complete. Obviously, he's looking to generate profit (like everything that's sold), something that interested people will respond to, and those who aren't interested won't buy it, because in that space of economic freedom, everyone decides what to do with their money. I will buy the bottle, and you know why? Because anyone who has read the books knows that Sam brought Jamie Fraser to life with frightening precision, that the man defended his character from a producer who wanted to reduce him as much as possible, that after being cast in that role, he transformed his life into something he never imagined when he was struggling and nearly bankrupt, and obviously, he understands that he owes practically everything he has (and doesn't have) to that character; I see no dissonance whatsoever between the emotional moment when Jamie Fraser will hang up his boots and kilt forever, and selling a special edition of the same whisky (which the profits from portraying that character helped create) with a different box and a letter from Sam to Jamie, because the $189 the bottle costs won't pay Sam enough for the extraordinary work he did bringing Jamie to life. I also don't see the scandal in the fact that the guy, who made a name for himself thanks to Jamie Fraser, is focusing his business on it. The appropriateness of that decision shouldn't even be up for discussion, because it's his marketing and business decision, associated with his company, and it's none of our business, except perhaps to decide whether or not to buy his products. I wouldn't bring this up, but the truth is, I don't get along with the airs of superiority of those who hide behind freedom of opinion to make malicious statements about people we don't even know. So, in keeping with my principle of buying books, audiobooks, music, and original CDs, purchasing concert tickets, going to the movies, visiting museums, and paying for subscriptions, because artists shouldn't have to work "for the love of art," I'm going to support Sam and Caitriona in their projects, and it's out of love for Outlander and what they did for the story I love.
Caitriona, who, like the Luis Miguel song, is described as "cold as the wind and dangerous as the sea," an unattainable goddess, or simply ignored, as if she weren't the force that accompanied Sam throughout his journey; she's being questioned because she won't be at an event organized by S***z, and as the organizer, and the one responsible for honoring this moment for the fans who put their show where it is, they were the ones who should have ensured everything was idyllic. It turns out that, in addition to ruining the promotion of Season 8, they couldn't guarantee that half of this love story would be present for an event that has been very significant for them. Rumors and gossip, reactions from all sides, and the most far-fetched speculations; and again, I wouldn't bring this up if it weren't for people's need to question things through their own confirmation biases, often fueled by ill intentions. At this point, perhaps being Latin American makes me see things differently, but I find it hard to attribute to Caitriona, or Sam, all those names they've been given lately, and I'm starting to believe they're just projections of those who use them. I've spent too many years avoiding poorly made soap operas and trash to believe that in real life these two are acting like the worst villains from the most trashy novels ever written. Because yes, according to the stories I read on walls and in comments, Sam and Cait are apparently here to cause irreparable harm to every Outlander fan. Returning to Cait (my dear Cait, by the way), her questionable absence from the farewell panel, and the stories surrounding it, I'll leave you with the following thought, which a very intelligent and wise friend in the fandom, who is also very cultured and meticulous in her search for information, came up with: Has anyone looked into the origins of the organization hosting the panel? Has anyone considered the significance of that space and foundation for the community that created it? Have all those who scrutinize every detail of Sam or Cait's posts seen Cait's extensive and relevant activism—the kind where she not only reposts but also signs petitions, lends her image to campaigns, and actively participates in fundraising? Are those who love malicious speculation aware of the complex geopolitical issues that have fueled the armed conflicts we are currently experiencing? Have they even heard about the censorship imposed on artists for supporting certain causes, or the self-censorship they impose due to ethical, moral, or other conflicts of interest with organizations, events, production companies, projects, etc., that contradict their beliefs? Well, it would be interesting if they investigated, because since I don't like novels, and also because I firmly believe that Sam and Cait are decent people, it makes more sense to me that there are reasons beyond their control for their absence, rather than a Machiavellian plan orchestrated by both of them, by S***z, or by whoever, to prevent them from being on stage together. If this speculation were true, there's only one person responsible, and we know who it is: the brand-new organizer, who should have ensured all the conditions were in place for this to be the magical moment it was always meant to be, and to which they didn't put in the slightest effort. I don't think changing the venue would have been that difficult, nor would promoting them through other channels.
And since this post began with my declaration of love for Outlander, I'll end it the same way. I've only had laughter at everything I've read, but I know not everyone has felt that way. From the very beginning of the promotional disaster orchestrated by those responsible, I was determined not to let anything ruin this moment, because while my anger at their dismissive handling of this moment is valid, I'm here, and in every corner of this fandom, for Jamie and Claire's love story. Obviously, I couldn't help but fall head over heels for Sam and Caitriona, because they were the ones who masterfully brought that love to life, so I'm taking the time to write kind things for them, amidst what seems to be Tumblr's "let's find the negativity in everything" campaign. Love should never be blind, so I admit that I myself notice that not everything is alright, but since I don't know what's behind what doesn't sit right with me, I don't obsessively try to find an explanation, because it's impossible to find one without understanding what's behind it. I've said it before, let's be whatever kind of fan we want, but not a despicable one. That request has been misunderstood to this day; the fan isn't despicable for no reason, their contempt stems from the fact that they aren't a fan. And to paraphrase one of my favorite bloggers: if you don't like it, step aside, leave quietly, don't do the 180-degree turn that makes you some kind of anonymous avenger, because there's no room here for revenge and recrimination, since nobody has done anything to you.
For those who love the series, let's enjoy this finale. I think my way of honoring it will be to write about its beauty, and I know I'll be here, doing so, for the next 12 weeks. Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan are bringing their story to a close, once again, and now we'll all see what they fought for come to fruition: an unprecedented Season 8. People who don't love each other, who don't appreciate each other, who aren't committed, would never last 13 years of their lives acting out the kind of love they presented to us, so there are no looks, gestures, or assumptions that will change what we've always seen. If you doubt it, just look at the spontaneity of the "snake" moment 🤭🤭🤭 posted above.
It's Okay for an Actor to Grieve the Loss of a Character
Actors frequently experience feelings of grief, loss, and emotional emptiness when a long-term character or production ends because they invest intense, authentic emotions into their roles for months or years, the end of a project can create a massive hole in their lives, similar to the bereavement of losing a friend. Sam himself has acknowledged the deep connection, noting in a 2026 interview that he feels Jamie will always be with him after playing the character for over a decade.
They often use their own real-life experiences to make performances authentic, blurring the lines between their actual feelings and the character's emotions.
Long-term projects create tight-knit family-like bonds with cast and crew; finishing the project feels like losing that community.
The actor may deeply identify with their character, leading to a profound sense of loss when they no longer have to step into that role.
The intensity and duration of this grief depend on the nature of the role, the length of the project, and the actor's personal attachment to the character. For iconic, decade-long roles, it can take years for an actor to fully detach from the character's persona and mannerisms.
While the "post-show" blues can last a few weeks for many, the deeper, psychological process of letting go of a significant, life-defining role can take much longer.
Actors often use physical actions to "let go" of a character, such as changing their wardrobe, getting a haircut, or physically "shaking off" the role. Some actors prefer to immediately jump into a new role to move on as quickly as possible.
For us he will always be JAMMAF but I can only think that having to hang around the role for so long: - being dragged into promoting BOMB: attending interviews and other promos when the show wrapped months ago: already into different projects: - hasn’t helped Sam move on to rediscovering his identity.
I hope writing his letter to Jamie proves to be a Catharsis.
I don't usually complain, I don't like to complain, but this is truly shameful. Everyone except Caitriona on the last panel of the 92Y? And $45 for a ticket to watch it online? It sucks!
No suelo quejarme, no me gusta quejarme pero esto es de verdad una verguenza. Todos menos Caitriona en el último panel del 92Y? Y $45 dolares el ticket para verlo online? Apesta!
"Incessant, baseless speculation" 🙄
Sure Jen! Just because a brother and his older sister said so 🤭
But somehow they only have heart eyes for each other and when they are around "supposed loves of their lives" they look miserable 🤷♀️
After eight seasons of ‘Outlander,’ Balfe talks to ‘Vanity Fair’ about political advocacy, trading one beloved period romance for another wi
Es gracioso, y un poco interesante, que solo en las entrevistas de VF vemos este tipo de comentarios sin sentido y que a esta altura de la carrera de Cait y Sam no deberian ser lo primero de lo que hable una "entrevistadora". No tengo pruebas, pero tampoco tengo dudas de que la mitad de esta entrevista está escrita con recortes de notas viejas y por una persona que no tiene idea de quienes son Sam Heughan ni Caitriona Blafe. Y también creo que de toda la entrevista Cait debe haber respondido dos preguntas y el resto es cosa de la "periodista". En fin, VF apesta.
It's funny, and somewhat interesting, that we only see these kinds of pointless comments in VF interviews, and that at this point in Cait and Sam's careers, they shouldn't be the first thing an "interviewer" talks about. I have no proof, but I also have no doubt that half of this interview was written from old articles and by someone who has no idea who Sam Heughan or Caitriona Blafe are. And I also think that Cait probably only answered two questions in the entire interview, and the rest is the "journalist's" doing. Anyway, VF sucks.
Sam & Caitríona thank their fans 🥰
(Sam still looking under the weather - was it food poisoning or a bug?🤢)
@sdreamersc82
These video pics are selfies, mirror image - Sam is holding his phone. The give away: the buttons on his shirt, the wrap-over style of her top, and the obvious.
The BT Tower is in the background.
Sam was back to London after the fundraiser at the Royal Lyceum Edinburgh 27.01.25, and Caitríona is wearing the outfit posted by @garethbromell IG 29.01.26
They are both wearing the clothes they wore for their Valentine’s Day message on streaming search engine @justwatchuk posted on 11.02.26
Sam still not looking 100%
London BT Tower from Regent’s Park
Map showing BT Tower, Regent’s Park and Marylebone though the tower is often said to be in Fitzrovia.
The reel was probably shot after Sam got back to London, still not looking fully better, and after they filmed the justwatch video, on 28/29 Jan 2026.