I do my best thinking in the shower
Quite a dichotomy, yes? Fortunately, the squicks are among the first two scenes, leaving us with a remainder of nothing but great. (Incidentally, both squicks are taken from Voyager, while much of the great was new.) It’s also obvious that the dozen or so storylines introduced this season are trying to get wrapped up. Let’s discuss.
Apparently, I’m not the only fan that had difficulty discussing last week’s Outlander episode, “Creme de Menthe.” Shaun, the Scottish guy who vlogs about the series was so uninspired he didn’t even do an entry for the episode. Thankfully, this week’s episode was near perfect. And yet, here it is, Saturday, and once again I am scurrying to get my thoughts posted.
Here’s what I learned.
I never cared for Young Ian in Voyager. Not anymore. This isn’t a new concept. Several fans who didn’t care for Lord John Grey in the books finally saw his appeal when David Berry brought him to life.
When I first saw pictures of John Bell as Young Ian, I was unimpressed. But an actor is so much more than a face, and John Bell is perfection in the role. I was just beginning to adore this character when his life changes dramatically and his future becomes uncertain.
Stream of Conscience 