Comments on: Golden Globes 2018: Outlander, Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Kit Harington among reader picks

By: becky

becky — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:21:00 +0000

I absolutely agree about Sam H phenomenal performance and that he deserves more acknowledgement. There would be no show without him.

However I feel it’s unfair to pick on this website, if that was your intention. This is one of the best places on internet to get your fix on all things Outlander. There are dozens of very well thought through analytical articles on here which actually talk/praise Sam’s performance on the show, not the looks only.

Overall I do agree and truly appreciate you bringing up this point. I think Sam is often overlooked and that is very frustrating and unfair. #justiceForSam ??

By: Suzanne Miller

Suzanne Miller — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:17:00 +0000

In reply to Carole Todd. So true about Sam and his phenomenal acting--it's the extras he brings to acting-adding remarks he thinks his character would say-and bringing human real ideas into the script. Yes he is a hunk-but his acting prowess is up and over all!!!♡

By: Carole Todd

Carole Todd — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 18:28:00 +0000

In reply to Laina Saul. I would definitely have to agree with Laina Saul regarding the noticeable partiality to Cait over Sam. I am a very new watcher to Outlander so I am not aware of the history. But Sam has matured into an excellent actor and should be acknowledged for his work and not only his looks!!!

By: Laina Saul

Laina Saul — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 17:53:00 +0000

Hi, why is it you only note that Caitriona Balfe won based on her “incredible performance.” Um…do you not think that applies to Sam Heughan as well? Or are you stuck in the “he’s the beefcake” narrative that has been used by STARZ/Sony since this whole thing began, including one Sony exec praising the performances of Cait and Tobias, while only referencing Sam’s jaw. His acting each season has been phenomenal, and yet he continues to be overlooked. Please, please – be smarter than this and see the incredible work he has done this season in a richly emotional and nuanced performance.