Comments on: The Outlander season 3 Jamie – Brianna discussion, a.k.a. trust the process

By: MaryBeth Havel

MaryBeth Havel — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 22:08:00 +0000

I am a rabid book fan. Yet I am also totally wrapped up in the show. Both give me such different views of the same saga and both views are addicting. My 1st viewing is ALWAYS a disconnect. My heart and mind argue over what’s what and what’s not. The second viewing allows me to SEE the show without the book hitting me in the head. I found many things in this episode jarring,some still are. The photo’s, not so much. The glasses more so….the WILLIE thing has me crying. So Outlander , in ALL it’s forms ( i do audio too) is magical, emotional, and I can’t get enough!

By: Linda Trout

Linda Trout — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:14:00 +0000

In reply to Gv.

I agree, I think if this scene had really told the story we wouldn’t be debating, rewatching, articles written, writers explaining, Sam explaining we, the audience, the fans would have scene and felt the emotions. It just simply wasn’t there and it seems like we are trying too hard to find it. Probably because we do love the show and the actors and story! What really is bothering me is the SHOCK, DISMAY, many fans have to anyone saying it fell flat for them. Why?? I’m not trying to take away your joy in the TV show I am just expressing an opinion. It seems if we express an opinion that the TV show isn’t PERFECT and the actors PERFECT we are labeled negative and told to stop. Why? I love the show too, I watch every episode some multiple times, I have read all the books so far multiple times too but if I don’t think a particular scene within a whole episode worked for me then its ok to call me negative etc…I don’t understand…I am just as much a fan as everyone else!!

By: Chris F

Chris F — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:00:00 +0000

I agree with the fact that this is the BEST TV show currently on and everyone connected to it is doing a spectacular, undeniable job of perfection. Yes, it’s an interpretation/adaptation so go with the flow of a visual appreciation vs. the book. Every moment is packed with poetry and exquisite performances that only add another dimension of appreciation for one of the best romances and adventures ever. Quit complaining about nit picky preferences. You shoot the messenger for lacking the ability to appreciate the message.

By: Daisy3161

Daisy3161 — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 20:52:00 +0000

I don’t necessarily think that the negativity/issue was the lack of emotion during the picture scene. Personally, I didn’t expect him to breakdown full of tears. And I can understand the internalisation of the emotion, but when that internalisation takes multipltiple discussion and SM posts to make clear, it was not executed well. I think that if they had left this scene to be just about Bree and the pics (no William introduction/discussion), there would not have been as big of a hullabaloo. That internal shock he wanted to convey would not have fallen as flat.

I think a big reason why it fell flat for a lot of people (and me) was because he rebounded from that internalised struggle pretty quickly when he told claire about willie. The contrast between the two was so striking that it made it seem like he didn’t care about Bree, but cared more about Willie. Yes, I know that he was there for his early years and helped raise him but Bree was the reason why he sent his wife away and why he hasn’t seen her in 20 years!

I like that they introduced Willie earlier than in the books (it didn’t make sense for Jamie to have 2 big secrets to keep from Claire), but I just wish that the reveal was literally not 1 second after the last picture view of Bree.

This episode is full of long shots by the director. I think that if they had let it breath a little bit longer between the two discussions, we would not even be having this discussion.

I really liked the episode overall. Not sure if my expectiations were too high but it wasn’t a perfect episdoe (wedding episode was perfection). Yes creative choices were made around this scene, and whether it was in the actor’s creative choice, the editing, or the directing, it fell flat.

By: Jennifer Root

Jennifer Root — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:04:00 +0000

I was fine with it.. felt it was emotional. The only thing I didn’t entirely like is that he showed the the miniature of Willie already.. but, it’s not anything that’s a big deal to me. Just added to the drama when Claire first sees LJG with Jamie.

By: Gv

Gv — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 16:11:00 +0000

I respectfully disagree. Although I LOVE Sam Heughan’s portrayal of Jamie Fraser, and I don’t think there is another actor on earth who could embody Jamie as well as he does- I totally disagree with the way he interpreted this scene. I think he came across as way too cool in seeing Brianna for the first time. If his emotional reaction was meant to be internal – then it was too internal. He came across as having very little emotional reaction. I’m obviously not the only fan who feels this way. Although I love the show and Sam, I don’t like the way he performed this scene.

By: Hoosiermama

Hoosiermama — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 15:21:00 +0000

I thought it was very well done. He’s a man who’s held his emotions in for over 20 years. I saw tears, and I also saw a man who FINALLY had the person he could confide anything to…and he wanted to tell her about the son he could not mention to anyone else.

By: Sherry Riley

Sherry Riley — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 01:30:00 +0000

It is so sad to read the negative feedback from some of the Outlander fandom. Considering all the hard work, time, and money that go into making such an epic drama, it is frustrating to see them pick apart these episodes apart like an overcooked turkey!
Anyone who has an issue with The Reunion Episode needs to make their own version and quit harassing the Outlander Family! There is always going to be something that may be changed during the course of making a television series from a set of popular books….that is why it’s called an ADAPTATION!
My suggestion is to start writing more about what you liked about the show and leave the whining comments at the back door. There is a saying about being careful what you wish for….don’t allow disappointment cause negativity to flow into the Best Series on TV! Isn’t there enough of it in the world already?
I support Outlander and everyone associated with it, even when I don’t always agree. They are A+ on my report card and I pray that they don’t allow some disgruntled viewers to influence the choices they make in putting each season together.
To all the cast and crew…..Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to a unique and fascinating look into a special relationship and journey of a lifetime! Continued success as filming progresses on Season Four! Slainte mhath!

By: Janet Ewaskiewicz

Janet Ewaskiewicz — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:46:00 +0000

Film is a collaborative medium, while writing a book is not (unless there are multiple authors, which is most decidedly not the case with Diana Gabaldon’s work). What plays beautifully on the page doesn’t always translate as well in a visual medium. “Going quietly to pieces” is a lovely image in the book, but I think this is one of those scenes that could have been “too much” if we watched it on screen. That’s apparently how Sam Heughan felt. He’s the one who had to act the part, and I have no problem at all with the way he portrayed Jamie going weak in the knees and having to sit down before looking at more of the pictures of Brianna. I also was fine with his mentioning Willie now. I always expected it to come up sooner in the books, so it’s fine the way they did it here. It’s an adaptation. It’s never going to be “exactly the same as the books” because everyone visualizes the scenes in their own mind. It’s never the same for everyone. Thanks so much for writing this article, Matt.

By: Lapequenafuriaparlante

Lapequenafuriaparlante — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 20:33:00 +0000

In reply to Darlene Cates. People are sometimes so damn picky.