Around here, we adore Jane the Virgin, and I’ve been loving the storyline of Jane becoming a romance author. Some of those trials and tribulations are just too real. This is supposed to be Jane’s first novel, which is about to be published in the timeline of the show. It’s broken the fourth wall and appeared in our hands. And… guys, I tried. I really really did. But there’s a fundamental truth that what works … Continue reading Snow Falling by Jane Gloriana Villanueva→
Previously: Young Ian got kidnapped, so things aren’t going great. The title card is the prow of a ship, the Artemis. The theme song now has a Caribbean feel and rhythm section. We’re not in Scotland anymore. Claire and Jamie have met up with Jamie’s cousin Jared (you know, the wine merchant?), and Jamie will be the supercargo on a trading ship. Jared knows of only one three masted Portuguese ship in the area, and … Continue reading Outlander 3.09: The Doldrums→
Previously: Ross is an idiot, Whitworth is disgusting, and Aggie died. D and Ross visit Aggie’s grave, which is marked by a simple wooden cross. D is aghast and disgusted that Aggie is in a pauper’s grave with no headstone. Ross says firmly that she WILL have a headstone. She was the last of the Trenwith Poldarks. “Barring Geoffrey-Charles.” At said Trenwith, George sits at his desk, while Elizabeth and Poor Baby Val (and a … Continue reading Poldark 3.07→
Previously: Claire came back and it’s all chaos, all the time. Oh, and Young Ian got laid. Well, mostly. The title card is a small girl and a Hogmanay table. Jamie, Claire and Young Ian ride to lallybroch. It’s an…. awkward homecoming. Jenny is PISSED, and stares at Claire with a whole BUNCH of emotions. Ian at least told her that Claire was back, so she’s had some time to process. “I know it must … Continue reading Outlander 3.08 First Wife→
Mild content warning for spousal abuse and rape. Previously: Morwenna was forced to marry Whitworth. Enys is coping. George is an asshole. A fire rages with a village celebration, and there’s music and dancing. Sam sits uncomfortably at all of this frivolous gaiety, then Tholly strides in, announcing that he’s the new gravedigger. “Graverobber, you mean?” laughs Ross. Tholly also now has a daughter, Emma, who zeros in on the cute brooder in the corner … Continue reading Poldark 3.06→
One of the fun things about travelling in the UK is the amount of tea I drank. But this isn’t about tea, the drink, it’s about the dizzying number of things that word can mean. (And yeah, showing off some food I ate.) “Tea” can mean this: Or this: Or this: Seriously, what kind of language is English that when you say “Tea,” it could mean “a hot drink made from leaves” or it could … Continue reading RedHeadedGirl’s Historical Kitchen: Tea→
Note: the recaps this season are written from the British airings, which often have 6-10 minutes that the US airings do not. If you’re reading this and going “Hey, I don’t remember that!” that’s probably why. Previously: Enys was rescued from being a POW in France. Morwenna and Drake went through levels in their relationship story. George assured Whitworth that he will receive a “favorable answer” within a month. George wakes up, and morning is … Continue reading Poldark 3.05→
Previously: Claire and Jamie did the do and then Claire was threatened with sexual assault. Again. I miss Murtagh. The title card is an old-timey hand pump fire engine and old-timey fire fighting equipement. Claire defends herself by picking up a knife, and then eventually knocks the intruder down so he cracks his skull on the hearth. Jamie comes in to find this scene, and Claire’s like, well, situation normal, someone is trying to fuck … Continue reading Outlander 3.07 Creme de Menthe→
Previously: Claire goes back. Jamie faints on his ass. We jump in, with Jamie being dressed by a French woman, and their relationship is… close. He’s in Edinburgh, in 1766, and I’m telling you guys, the streets are too clean. (Every tour guide and every museum in Edinburgh mentioned poop and the disposal thereof. My impression of the history of Edinburgh is that it was mostly shit with the occasional murder and bodysnatching. Anyway.) Anyway, … Continue reading Outlander 3.06 A. Malcolm→
Note: the recaps this season are written from the British airings, which often have 6-10 minutes that the US airings do not. If you’re reading this and going “Hey, I don’t remember that!” that’s probably why. Previously: Enys is alive, but still imprisoned. Morwenna is facing a marriage crisis. George continues to be a murderous dick. D gave birth to a baby girl. Among the Family Poldark, D describes the current plan to rescue the … Continue reading Poldark 3.04→
Note: the recaps this season are written from the British airings, which often have 6-10 minutes that the US airings do not. If you’re reading this and going “Hey, I don’t remember that!” that’s probably why. Previously: Enys is alive! And imprisoned! George is social climbing like whoa. Elizabeth is using opiates to manage her anxiety. This episode uses a lot of short scenes and quick cuts, which makes great visuals but is hell to … Continue reading Poldark 3.03→
